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Debt, Tariffs and Three Fed Events: Why Gold Traders Are Watching Jackson Hole
With $40 trillion in federal debt, foreign holdings near $9.3 trillion and trade tensions rising, three Fed catalysts through October could reprice gold and silver.
G Mining Ventures Launches Buyback for Up to 2.54% of Shares
G Mining Ventures will repurchase up to 7.5 million shares starting Sept. 1, representing 2.54% of its float, the company said Thursday.
Polish Olympic Chief Detained in Zondacrypto Fraud Probe
Media reports tie a $46,605 watch to Polish Olympic chief Radosław Piesiewicz; client losses at Zondacrypto run to $94 million as the probe widens.
UK Bill Gives Bank of England Stablecoin Innovation Mandate
BoE to get secondary innovation mandate for stablecoins and tokenised settlement under UK bill. Lords debate Sep 7–9. Financial stability stays first priority.
NVRO Metals Runs 202-Hour Demo on Hecla Ore, Pushes TRL 7
NVRO Metals ran a 202-hour continuous production demo on Hecla Greens Creek material, cutting technical risk and pushing the NVRO Process toward TRL 7. Gold upgraded 53.9x, silver 49.0x in preliminary assays.
Russia Sanctions Risk Tainted Crypto Market at Discount, Finam Says
Finam CEO warns Russia's legalized crypto market could trade tainted assets at a discount to global prices due to sanctions isolation.
California bill targeting official meme coins heads to governor
AB 2409 would bar state and local officials from issuing meme coins and restrict platforms from listing certain official-linked tokens for California residents starting in 2027.
How to cut taxes on a $2M portfolio in retirement
Paul and his wife have $2M in dividend stocks, ETFs, GICs, and $100k in pensions. FP Answers explains asset location to reduce tax.
Crypto Execs Push for CLARITY Act: 'Imperfect' Bill Beats Delay
Five crypto executives urge lawmakers to pass the CLARITY Act in September, warning that another delay could stall institutional investment and push infrastructure overseas.
Sensex Flash Crash of 2,000 Points in Six Minutes Prompts Calls for Probe
A 2,000-point Sensex crash in six minutes during cash-settled expiry drew accusations of manipulation on social media, with traders calling for SEBI and NSE investigation.
Vietnam targets 45-50M foreign visitors by 2030 with new visa rules
Hanoi to ease visa rules for high-spending tourists, expand duty-free shopping, and aim for 45-50 million foreign arrivals by 2030 under a new Politburo resolution.
Tokenized Real-World Assets Surge to $31.5B, Led by Equities
Tokenized RWA market doubles to $31.5B as equities lead growth, but only $39M in DEX pools. SEC clearance for Franklin Templeton's BENJI fund opens new investor base.