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Why the SEC-CFTC crypto pact may not be what markets hope

The SEC and CFTC are coordinating on crypto. Markets see clarity. The agencies see a stopgap until Congress acts. Prediction markets are not buying the pivot.

Crypto11d ago

SEC Releases Proposed Reg Crypto Rules for Crypto Investment Contracts

The SEC's proposed rules offer exemptions for up to $5M and $75M offerings and a safe harbor from the definition of an investment contract.

Earnings11d ago

Pony AI Revenue Jumps 120%; Robotaxi Trips Triple

Pony AI's Q2 revenue hit RMB 122M, up 120% YoY, as robotaxi revenue tripled. The company targets adjusted EBITDA breakeven by 2027, with vehicle costs down 45%.

Stocks11d ago

Home Depot Beats on Comps, Profit; Housing Still Frozen

Home Depot beat Q2 estimates with 1.7% comp growth and $4.92 EPS. The housing market remains frozen, but management sees a catalyst in lower rates tied to geopolitical shifts.

Crypto11d ago

SEC and CFTC Plan Crypto Rules as CLARITY Act Stalls

SEC to propose token exemption, CFTC sets crypto agenda. White House hosts crypto and Wall Street execs Wednesday as CLARITY Act faces Sept. 15 vote.

Crypto11d ago

Crypto Lobby Tells SEC: Ditch 2005 Rules That Stifle Tokenization

Blockchain Association tells SEC to scrap 2005 rules that block tokenized securities. The trade group wants best-execution standards updated for onchain trading.

Forex11d ago

Trump Weighs Canada Tariff Reprieve Ahead of Midnight Deadline

Trump must decide by midnight whether to accept an interim trade deal with Canada or impose 50% tariffs. The Canadian dollar jumped on the Politico report.

Crypto11d ago

Hayes to Airdrop FLOP Token Before Its Blockchain Exists

Hayes' Flop Labs will distribute FLOP tokens in Q4 2026, months before the blockchain goes live. No whitepaper or detailed tokenomics have been released yet.

Stocks11d ago

Costco, SCAN Group to Launch Medicare Advantage Plan

Costco partners with not-for-profit SCAN Group for a Medicare Advantage plan, starting in two states. The move builds on existing healthcare services and could strengthen membership renewal rates.

Stocks11d ago

Taco Bueno Marks $740K Donation Milestone With Free Taco Day

Taco Bueno gives away free Hot Honey Fried Chicken Tacos on Aug. 25 as its Tacos with a Purpose initiative passes $740,000 in donations for domestic violence survivors.

Stocks11d ago

SENAAT CEO: SAR 5.5B backlog, inventory hit clouds 2H outlook

SENAAT CEO Ahmed Zaateri flags SAR 5.5B backlog and a stronger H2 after profit rose, but an SAR 84.7M air-conditioning inventory hit is under board investigation.

Commodities11d ago

Oil Wavers as Iran Missiles Target UAE, Hormuz Talks Unclear

WTI swings as Iran fires missiles toward UAE; Hormuz talks unclear. Brent holds above $91. Natural gas eyes $2.80 breakout.