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Itaú Joins Blockchain Pilot to Test Tokenized Bonds and Funds in Brazil

Brazil's largest bank Itaú Unibanco is testing tokenized bonds and funds with OpenAssets under an ANBIMA pilot, signaling a push toward production-ready blockchain infrastructure in Latin America.

Crypto19d ago

SEC to Weigh Tokenized Securities Exemption and Crypto Framework

The SEC will weigh a tailored offering exemption for tokenized securities and a separate crypto-asset framework at its Aug. 14 meeting, as the Clarity Act vote stalls until September.

Stocks19d ago

Parag Desai, Genesco Strategy Chief, to Retire on Oct. 31

Genesco's chief strategy and digital officer will step down Oct. 31 after leading the 'Footwear First' push. His responsibilities will be absorbed by existing senior managers.

Stocks19d ago

Nano One cash burn slows as $63M in non-dilutive funding arrives

Nano One Materials cut net cash burn to $4.3M on $12.3M in government grants in H1 2026, with $20M more undrawn. The Candiac expansion remains on track for H1 2027 commissioning.

Stocks19d ago

On shares plunge 22% as US sales miss fuels worst day on record

On shares fell 22% after Q2 revenue of CHF850.3m missed the CHF878.2m consensus. Americas growth slowed to 13% from 17.1%. DTC hit a record 45.7% of sales as the company raised its full-year margin forecast to at least 65%.

Forex19d ago

US Treasury Yen Intervention Using Euros Raises New Risks

The US Treasury sold euros to buy yen, arresting the slide temporarily. With Japan's debt costs rising and policy tensions deepening, the yen is weakening again. The carry trade faces renewed risk.

Stocks19d ago

Hannover Re Net Income Rises 7% as P&C Combined Ratio Hits 83.2%

Hannover Re's P&C combined ratio hit 83.2%, beating its 87% target, as large loss costs fell 20% to €785M. Group net income reached €1.4B in H1 2026, with full-year guidance of at least €2.7B reaffirmed.

Stocks19d ago

Calamos Fund Return 17.7% in Q2 Beats Index on AI, Cyclical Picks

Calamos Global Opportunities Fund returned 17.67% in Q2, beating the MSCI ACWI by 2.6 percentage points. Security selection in tech, industrials, and financials drove the outperformance.

Crypto19d ago

CLARITY Act Races Clock With 14 Days Left Before Election Recess After Senate Delay

CLARITY Act faces make-or-break Sept 15 cloture vote with 14 days left before midterm recess. Galaxy Research cut odds to 30% amid disputes over ethics and illicit finance.

Crypto19d ago

SEC, CFTC Hit Goliath Ventures CEO With $400M Crypto Fraud Suits

Regulators say Goliath Ventures raised $425M for crypto liquidity pools that never existed. CEO Christopher Delgado pleaded guilty to fraud in June.

Stocks19d ago

Fortescue shares: 10.9% yield masks an 18% profit decline

FMG profit fell 18% a year to $5,683m, revenue slid 6.5%. A 30.2% ROE underpins the balance sheet while Fortescue builds its copper and lithium bet.

Stocks19d ago

Trump-Backed Candidates See Mixed Primary Results

Tuesday's primaries split Trump's endorsements, with one win and one loss. Traders see the outcome reducing odds of a unified GOP push on tariffs.