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Pocket's AI notetaker device hits $100M run rate, 50% monthly growth

Eight months after launch, Pocket's hardware notetaker reaches $100M run rate. CEO Narisetti says 200K devices sold, eyes $1B run rate in two years.

Crypto10d ago

$CYBERLEEK Hits $3.46M Cap After GTA VI Gameplay Leak

A crypto token called $CYBERLEEK surged 5,800% in an hour, touching a $3.46 million cap, after a GTA VI gameplay leak. The cap later settled to $1.5 million.

Crypto10d ago

CFTC Settles With Former Alameda CEO Ellison, FTX Co-Founder Wang

The CFTC imposed multi-year trading and registration bans on Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang, citing their cooperation in the FTX investigation. No financial penalties were ordered.

Crypto10d ago

StanChart, HSBC test cross-border payments on Swift blockchain ledger

Standard Chartered and HSBC completed the first live cross-border transaction on Swift's blockchain ledger, connecting tokenized deposit systems across the two banks. Seventeen banks in the pilot group include Citi, BNP Paribas, BNY and MUFG.

Crypto10d ago

OCC Targets November for Stablecoin Rule as GENIUS Act Deadline Slips

The OCC targets November for a final stablecoin rule under the GENIUS Act after missing a July 2026 deadline. FDIC and NCUA have parallel proposals on the table.

Macro10d ago

Treasury Doubles Long-Dated Buybacks, Lifting SoFi, Affirm, Upstart

Fintechs SoFi, Affirm, and Upstart rallied after the Treasury said it would double long-dated bond buybacks. The move ties to falling yields, not company news.

Stocks10d ago

Hidden tax cost of switching mutual funds to direct plans

Switching from a regular mutual fund plan to a direct plan triggers a tax event. Capital gains are due in the year of the switch, advisors warn.

Crypto10d ago

Telegram Swap Bots Speed Crypto Trades, Add Security Risk

Swapiz's Telegram bot swaps 50-plus coins without KYC, clearing in 2-15 minutes. Unibot and Maestro hacks are the benchmark for chat-based trading risk.

Stocks10d ago

Peso's Record Intraday Low P61.995; Philippine Stocks Drop 1.7%

Peso's P61.995 record intraday low raised inflation worries, drove P865.09 million of foreign outflows from Philippine stocks; Fed minutes due Aug. 19.

Stocks10d ago

Filipinos shift borrowing to digital banks, TransUnion study shows

Digital bank borrowing intent jumped 11 points to 22%, the biggest gain among credit sources, even as financial outlook fell to 2023 lows.

Stocks10d ago

Unitree shares jump 600% as China robot race hits a wall

Unitree shares jumped 600% on debut as China's humanoid sector races toward commercial reality. But the gap between viral demos and real-world work remains vast.

Commodities10d ago

Gold Climbs to $4,480 Ahead of Fed Minutes

Gold futures climbed to $4,479.90. The dollar weakened ahead of the Fed's July minutes. Traders see a 67% chance of no rate hike in September.