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Saudi retailers face margin squeeze as discount stores gain share

Saudi retailers are intensifying promotions as discount stores and quick commerce erode market share, with the quick-commerce market set to reach SAR 85 billion by 2030, analysts say.

Crypto14d ago

Stablecoin Market Shrinks 5% in Third-Largest Drawdown on Record

The stablecoin market's 5% drawdown to near $300B is the third-largest on record but an orderly capital rotation, Cumberland says, with yield-bearing alternatives up 101%.

Crypto14d ago

Kraken's $2.75B acquisition spree builds a crypto-finance powerhouse

Kraken parent Payward spent $2.75B on NinjaTrader, Reap, and other acquisitions to own trading, payments, and derivatives. The integration risk is real: operating across multiple regulators and user bases.

Crypto14d ago

DefiLlama Delays App Launch After Phishing Clone Steals Funds

A fake DefiLlama app in the Apple App Store drained a user's wallet. The real launch is on hold as the team adds authentication safeguards.

Commodities14d ago

Gold and Silver Seen Positive Next Week Despite Elevated Volatility

Analysts expect gold and silver to hold positive bias next week even as volatility persists, with West Asia tensions, Fed minutes, and global data in focus.

Stocks14d ago

Modi's top-5 bank goal puts PSB deposit, youth push in focus

PSBs meet this week to tackle deposit lag and youth banking after Modi's call for a top-5 global bank. Profit hit a record 1.98T rupees, but deposit growth trails credit.

Crypto14d ago

Hong Kong's First Licensed Stablecoin HKDAP Under Security Scrutiny

A BlockSec review finds single-key control, overlapping roles, and broken KYC in the Anchorpoint HKDAP contract, raising questions about regulatory oversight of deployed code.

Crypto14d ago

Bits of Gold Probes Data Breach That May Expose Customer Info

Bits of Gold, Israel's regulated crypto broker, probes a data breach that may expose customer identity and financial details. Phishing risk rises as attackers could use the data for impersonation.

Crypto14d ago

EU crypto migration scams spike after MiCA deadline

European regulators warn that fraudsters are exploiting the MiCA transition, impersonating officials to steal assets. More than 1,700 platforms shut down, leaving millions vulnerable.

Crypto14d ago

Apple took months to remove fake DefiLlama app, founder says

DefiLlama founder 0xngmi says Apple took months to remove a fake wallet-draining app, forcing the team to delay its own iOS launch.

Stocks14d ago

Why 42% of Indian workers say well-being policies fail

A new survey of 1,884 Indian workers finds a gap between formal well-being policies and daily culture. Only 21% say policies are lived; 52% say trust matters most. The report urges culture over documents.

Stocks14d ago

India's regional economies need local data, not national plans

National averages hide sharp local differences in India. A new statistical framework and budget proposals point to region-level planning, but implementation still lags.