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The SEC put crypto investment contracts on its Friday agenda, pushing forward without Congress. CLARITY Act remains stalled. Senate returns Sept. 14.

Australia's AUSTRAC suspended 96 Cryptolink crypto ATMs for three months after compliance failures. The action follows earlier enforcement and mirrors growing U.S. scrutiny of crypto kiosks.

Lachlan Star's RC drilling at New Waverley returned 16m at 5.3 g/t gold, confirming a shallow high-grade system. CEO says results vindicate an expanded program with more assays due in six weeks.

Geely's electric hatchback sold nearly 197,500 units in the six months through July, topping Tesla's Model Y and BYD's models. EV share hit 65.1% in July.

Nifty holds 24,300 as HDFC Bank, Infosys lead gains. Mixed earnings, government EV push, and US inflation data set the tone for the next move.

Prospect Resources' Phase 3 drilling at Nyungu Central returns wide copper intercepts beyond the current resource estimate. CEO says results validate geological model, with assays pending from Sharamba and additional holes.

The SEC votes August 14 on Regulation Crypto, which would let digital asset firms raise capital without full registration. The CLARITY Act is stuck in the Senate. Banks fight yield-bearing crypto products.

Japan's 2-year yield hit 1.63%, the highest since 1995, as oil's rally added to imported inflation pressure. The yen hasn't followed, with traders watching US CPI data due Wednesday.

SEC votes Aug. 14 on Regulation Crypto for token fundraising. Senate cloture vote on CLARITY Act set for Sept. 15. CFTC says it will move ahead with or without Congress.

United States Antimony's Aug. 11 Q2 call introduced its newest management lineup. Interim CFO Shawn Winkler said his first full quarter left him impressed.

MiCA does not list staking, but custodial providers still need a licence. Germany's cut-off was December 2025, not July 2026. Tax rules treat rewards as income with a 256-euro threshold and a one-year holding period for coins.

Dreadnought Resources maps a 15km gold-in-soil anomaly at Mangaroon, adding a second discovery pipeline alongside Illaara. Follow-up drilling is set for late 2026.