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Blockchain.com Secures Cayman Islands VASP Custody Licence

The CIMA licence allows Blockchain.com to offer custody, exchange, and staking services in the Cayman Islands, with plans to expand its physical presence and hire locally.

Commodities21d ago

Pilbara Minerals P/S Hits 12.11x as Revenue Grows

Pilbara Minerals' price-to-sales ratio fell to 12.11x, well below its 20.35x average, as revenue grew. The lithium producer's earnings depend on volatile spodumene prices.

Stocks21d ago

Typhoon Dolphin Hits East China Twice, 1,700+ Flights Axed

More than 1,700 flights cancelled after Typhoon Dolphin made two landfalls in eastern Zhejiang. Shanghai shut ferry services, subways and bus routes, evacuating over 100,000 people. Rail disruptions may last through Thursday.

Stocks21d ago

Phu Quoc light rail speeds up, eyes June 2027 trial ahead of APEC summit

The 17.5km Phu Quoc light rail connecting the airport to the APEC conference center targets June 2027 trials. Sun Group reports 28.7% disbursement on its $342 million BOT project, with 600 workers on site despite geological and rainfall challenges.

Crypto21d ago

US stock perps pass $2B open interest, overtake precious metals

US stock perp open interest hit $2.01B, overtaking precious metals. Perps were 98.5% of crypto TradFi volume in June; first-half flow hit $1.45T.

Commodities21d ago

Cue Energy 2P Reserves Drop as Impairment Threat Looms

Cue Energy 2P reserves fall to 4.5MMboe after production and revisions. A $5m impairment is pending for Maari and Sampang. Mereenie Footwall adds 0.7MMboe prospective gas.

Forex21d ago

BoJ Opinions Show Shift to Preventing Inflation Overshoot

BoJ's July opinions reveal a shift from lifting inflation to preventing overshoot, with members flagging risk of rapid hikes. The next meeting in September will test whether hawkish signals become action.

Stocks22d ago

ITAT restores ₹79.25 lakh gratuity deduction despite ITR error

Chennai ITAT said a genuine Section 43B gratuity claim can't be rejected for a reporting slip and ordered the Assessing Officer to delete ₹79.25 lakh disallowance.

Commodities22d ago

Impact Minerals HPA hits 4N purity, near-zero uranium for chips

Three Lake Hope HPA samples hit 4N purity with uranium and thorium below 1 ppb, meeting semiconductor-grade thresholds without a dedicated radionuclide-removal step. Pilot-scale optimisation is underway.

Stocks22d ago

Rahul Navin’s ED Director tenure extended till August 2027

The Centre extended ED Director Rahul Navin's tenure by one year to August 2027, beyond his superannuation date. The move ensures continuity for high-profile investigations.

Stocks22d ago

SBI, HDFC Bank shares slip as RBI's new loan recovery rules hit

RBI bars bank recovery agents from remote device locking and data access from Jan 1, 2027. HDFC Bank, SBI shares slip as sector weighs compliance costs.

Indices22d ago

Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights as Typhoon Dolphin hits China

Over 1,300 flights canceled in Shanghai as Typhoon Dolphin hits. More than 420,000 evacuated in Zhejiang and Shanghai. Heavy rains raise flood risk.