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SEC Cancels Crypto Rulemaking Vote as CLARITY Act Stalls

SEC cancelled its August 14 Regulation Crypto vote citing a scheduling issue, while the CLARITY Act remains frozen until September 15, leaving token projects without a clear legal path.

Crypto15d ago

Gen Z on Binance Ditch Single Stocks, ETFs Now 25% of Volume

Binance data shows Gen Z traders shifting to ETFs, with 25% of volume in passive funds. Leverage usage is lowest among younger cohort, while buy-only accounts hold 22%.

Stocks15d ago

Cash deposits above ₹10 lakh in a savings account trigger tax scrutiny

Banks report cash deposits above ₹10 lakh in a financial year to the income tax department. The money is not taxable by itself, but the source must be disclosed in your ITR.

Commodities15d ago

India's gold recycling push gains traction as prices hit records

As gold prices hit records and imports stay high, India looks to recycle household gold. A revamped monetisation scheme could turn idle metal into an active asset.

Commodities15d ago

India edible oil policy uncertainty trumps supply gap

India's edible oil policy has created uncertainty that stops farmers from expanding oilseed acreage, an independent researcher argued. Production targets alone will not change cropping decisions without consistent trade and tariff signals.

Stocks15d ago

PM Modi's Saptdharas: 7 streams for a $10 trillion India by 2047

PM Modi laid out seven policy streams on Independence Day, targeting 100 GW nuclear capacity, 5 new reactors this decade, and a sustained push in defence, electronics, and railways.

Crypto15d ago

Arizona Crypto ATM Refunds Hit $171K for 35 Scam Victims

Mayes announced $171,332 in full refunds for 35 Arizona crypto ATM fraud victims under a 10-day customer rule. FBI data shows $14.53M in state losses.

Crypto15d ago

White House meeting with crypto CEOs to set regulatory tone

Trump hosts Coinbase, Ripple, Kalshi and other crypto executives at the White House on Wednesday for a private regulation discussion. The meeting comes as the OCC approved a national trust bank for Trump's own World Liberty Financial venture.

Stocks15d ago

India life insurance premiums per policy up 42.6% in 5 years

India's average life insurance premium per policy rose to ₹22,195 in FY25 from ₹15,567 five years earlier, while high-value policies grew 68%.

Crypto15d ago

Korea's Shinhan Launches Tokenized Ultra-Short Bond Fund Pilot

Shinhan Asset Management is piloting a tokenized won-denominated ultra-short bond fund with blockchain firm Plume, testing faster settlement and lower costs in a real market environment.

Stocks15d ago

ITAT deletes ₹2.31 lakh penalty on political donation deduction

The ITAT Ahmedabad cancelled a ₹2.31 lakh penalty on a political donation deduction, ruling that a disallowed claim does not automatically amount to misreporting under Section 270A. The order cites Delhi High Court precedent requiring specific grounds for misreporting penalties.

Stocks15d ago

Thai lawyer moves court to remove NBTC chairman

A 26-year-old lawyer has asked Thailand's court to remove NBTC chairman Dr Sarana after a selection committee found him unqualified. The regulator has been paralyzed for five consecutive board meetings.