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SEC delayed crypto exemption on CLARITY Act politics, Securitize president says

Securitize President Brett Redfearn said the SEC delayed a crypto innovation exemption because of the CLARITY Act fight. The bill's 2026 passage odds sit at 23.5% on prediction markets, but Redfearn's comments could slow that timeline.

Stocks9d ago

Malibu Life Raises $125M as Third Point Backs Capital Call

Malibu Life raised $125M from a placing and open offer at $14.50 a share. Third Point took its full allocation, keeping a 42.76% stake. The new equity arrives as insurers compete for reserves against higher bond yields.

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Where Sales Context Goes and How to Keep It

Sales calls capture decisions CRM fields miss. Email shows what the customer understood. In-person conversations evaporate. Here is how to preserve the context that determines handoff quality.

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88% of policyholders want insurers to flag gaps first: survey

88% of policyholders want insurers to flag coverage gaps proactively, but only 18% trust AI advice. VIU by HUB's survey reveals a preference for human advisors over automation.

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Agency finance rewrite: AI slashes commission grunt work

Commission reconciliation automation is cutting thousands of hours of manual work at agencies. Premium financing and month-end close follow. AI adoption in insurance hit 34% in 2025.

Forex9d ago

Dollar Drops to May Lows After Treasury Doubles Bond Buybacks

The dollar fell to its lowest since May after the Treasury doubled long-term bond buybacks to $4 billion. The move pulled yields lower and echoed Japan's intervention playbook.

Crypto9d ago

South Korea Tax: 22% Crypto Levy Covers Private Wallets, Foreign Exchanges

South Korea's 22% crypto tax will apply to income from overseas exchanges and private wallets starting Jan. 1, 2027. The NTS plans tracking programs and CARF-based data sharing to enforce compliance.

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Fenty's 50-Shade Foundation Resets the Beauty Market

Rihanna's new 50-shade foundation launches Sept. 4, targeting the mass prestige segment with a Japan-crafted, waterproof formula that pressures Estée Lauder and L'Oréal to match its shade depth.

Crypto9d ago

Trump Pushes CLARITY Act as Senate Vote Hangs in Balance

Trump wants Senate to pass a "fair" CLARITY Act. Odds of passage have fallen sharply. SEC, CFTC moves coincide with the push.

$10 Math-Based Habits That Separate the Upper Class From the Working Class$

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10 Math-Based Habits That Separate the Upper Class From the Working Class

These ten math-based habits, applied consistently, create substantial wealth gaps over time. The difference comes down to automatic execution, not luck.

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Apple's Health Push Gains Power From Personal Stories

A personal cancer story highlights the growing role of health monitoring in Apple's ecosystem. The Watch and Health app are becoming a platform for chronic disease management, with implications for the wearable sector.

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Life and health insurance growth lifts sector outlook: Kotak

Private insurers lagged the market but business metrics tell a different story: APE jumped 8-36% and margins widened. Kotak expects the sector to refocus on growth.