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eToro to Buy TradeZero for Up to $231M in US Brokerage Push

eToro is acquiring TradeZero for up to $231 million, gaining a regulated US broker-dealer with options trading and international operations. The deal fills eToro's options gap and follows its April 2026 purchase of Zengo. No closing timeline has been set.

Crypto20d ago

White House Sets Sept. 15 Deadline for Crypto Clarity Act

The White House gives the Senate until Sept. 15 to advance the Clarity Act after a blocked procedural vote. Polymarket odds sit at 25%.

Crypto20d ago

Broadridge processes $8 trillion in July through blockchain repo platform

Broadridge's DLR platform hit $8 trillion in July as institutions scale distributed ledger repo. The milestone comes as DTCC and European exchanges build tokenized settlement rails. Next catalyst: DTCC's October rollout.

Crypto20d ago

Abu Dhabi becomes Coinbase's tokenization hub

Coinbase receives ADGM license to arrange and custody tokenized securities, using Abu Dhabi as its base for onchain equities outside the U.S. Brett Tejpaul: no framework yet treats tokenized assets as securities, blockchain tokens and DeFi collateral.

Crypto20d ago

SEC to discuss Regulation Crypto framework for token issuers Friday

The SEC's first formal rulemaking for crypto includes a $75M fundraising exemption. Friday's meeting will clarify the criteria for the exemptions.

Stocks20d ago

Natural Gas Rally Stalls as Traders Wait on EIA Storage Data

Natural gas futures rallied Monday on short covering and hot weather, but the move stalled. Thursday's EIA report will decide if the squeeze extends.

Crypto20d ago

Coinbase gets Abu Dhabi nod for tokenization hub

Coinbase received FSRA approval in Abu Dhabi to set up an international tokenization hub within ADGM. Prediction markets currently price a Base token launch at 9.5% YES.

Crypto20d ago

South Korea drops crypto transfer threshold, tightens operator rules

South Korea's FIU removes the 1M won Travel Rule threshold, requiring data on all transfers. New debt-equity tests and expanded vetting take effect August 2026. Transfers to foreign platforms are now risk-sorted.

Stocks20d ago

India Summons Air India CEO Over Altitude Loss That Injured 17

Air India's outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson summoned by civil aviation ministry after Phuket-Delhi flight dropped 300 feet, injuring 17, as confirmatory drug test on pilot pending.

Commodities20d ago

Logicbroker Nabs Fourth Inc. 5000 Nod

Logicbroker ranked 351 in the software category on the 2026 Inc. 5000, its fourth appearance. The commerce platform powers $10B+ in GMV for clients including Home Depot and Samsung.

Stocks20d ago

Why Fighting Marxism Means Fighting Its Ideas, Not Labels

The real question is not whether someone calls himself a Marxist. It is whether the ideas he promotes are Marxist ideas. Mises and Hayek both warned that the most dangerous socialism wears no label at all.

Stocks20d ago

Destination Concepts lands 9th spot on Inc. 5000 list

Destination Concepts Inc. made the Inc. 5000 for the 9th time. The ranking covers private U.S. companies with a median 130% three-year revenue gain. The awards gala is Oct. 14-16 in Dallas.