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Fortescue hits green iron milestone with first Pilbara hot metal

Fortescue produced the first hot metal in two decades at its Christmas Creek site, a key step for its green iron project and steelmaking ambitions.

Stocks11d ago

3 S-REITs Built to Pay Through Any Market Cycle

Three Singapore-listed REITs demonstrate the asset quality, tenant health, and balance sheet strength needed to sustain income through recessions and rate cycles.

Stocks11d ago

Fraying U.S. Nuclear Umbrella Pushes Allies Toward Proliferation

Trump's 2026 defense strategy dropped extended deterrence, and nine EU nations joined France's nuclear umbrella as allies weigh their own bombs.

Crypto11d ago

Bybit Security Upgrades Stopped $700M in Additional Losses

Bybit's post-breach security controls blocked $700M in attempted outflows. The exchange now faces external audits tied to MiCA's cybersecurity standards.

Stocks11d ago

Defense experts cite psychosis in Clancy triple-murder trial

A psychologist testified Lindsay Clancy heard voices demanding she kill her children. Her former mother-in-law described a once-nurturing mother undone by postpartum depression.

Macro11d ago

Rubio Sanctions ICC President, Top Lawyer Over US Probe

The US imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and a senior lawyer Tuesday, escalating a campaign to dismantle the Hague-based tribunal.

Stocks11d ago

Build Without Predicting: A Cabin Lesson for Investors

Derek Sivers built his NZ home by living in it first, adding only what he proved he needed. The same principle applies to portfolio construction: discover before you commit.

Stocks11d ago

ASX Futures Slide 24 Points After US Tech Selloff

ASX futures pointed 0.3% lower after the S&P 500 fell 0.7%. EBOS, Fletcher Building, Mirvac and Pioneer Credit reported. Oil held above $91 a barrel.

Crypto11d ago

Why Crypto Platforms Borrow Casino Tricks for Onboarding

Missions and progress bars borrowed from online casinos offer crypto platforms a way to guide users through complex tools without overwhelming them on day one.

Crypto11d ago

Binance SPYb tokenized S&P ETF now holds $6M in DeFi

SPYb tokenized S&P ETF holds $6.3M in DeFi deposits. The custodial link to BTech Holdings raises questions about withdrawal risk in a market downturn.

Crypto11d ago

SEC Proposes New Crypto Rules With $5M, $75M Fundraising Caps

The SEC's proposed Regulation Crypto Assets creates $5M and $75M fundraising exemptions and a safe harbor for issuers exiting investment contract status. A 60-day comment period follows.

Stocks11d ago

TikTok App Code Hints at Peer-to-Peer Payment Feature

Code inside TikTok's US app suggests a peer-to-peer payment feature is under exploration, Bloomberg reports. The tool would run on TikTok Pay, already live in three Asian markets.