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Chexy lets Canadians earn Aeroplan points on mortgage payments

Chexy's new program lets Canadian homeowners earn Aeroplan points on mortgage payments at roughly 1.7 cents per point. Early adopters get a welcome bonus through September 2026.

Crypto22d ago

Riot Reschedules Q2 2026 Earnings Call to Aug. 10

Riot Platforms moved its Q2 earnings call to Aug. 10 at 4:30 p.m. EST. Investors await hash rate and power cost updates as miners face margin pressure.

Crypto22d ago

Brazil's New Crypto Rules Hold Overseas Transfers for 24 Hours

Brazil's central bank will require crypto exchanges to hold overseas transfers over $10,000 for 24 hours starting Jan. 1, part of a broader anti-fraud push.

Stocks22d ago

Israel Prepares for Unilateral Iran Strikes as Strait Crisis Deepens

Israel prepares unilateral strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz closure deepens global energy crisis. Oil spike risk pressures Apple, Amazon and other tech stocks.

Stocks22d ago

OpenAI Halts Astra Model Rollout After Security Evaluation Flags Critical Risk

OpenAI paused work on its Astra AI model after tests showed it neared a 'critical cybersecurity threshold' for autonomous hacking. The company is now working with government agencies.

Crypto22d ago

Tokenized RWA Sector Nears $40B as Treasury Debt Dominates

Tokenized RWA TVL hit $38.17B on Aug. 9, with Treasury debt commanding $16.21B. Holders surged 56% to 1.7M. Coinbase moved into tokenized stocks.

Stocks22d ago

Doman Building Materials Posts Record Q2 Revenue, Steady Margins

Doman Building Materials reported record Q2 revenue of C$904.5M, up 2%, with gross margin steady at 16.1%. CEO says July demand 'steady as she goes,' with sawmill upgrades on track. Net earnings rose to C$31.2M.

Stocks22d ago

Salmonella in Jalapenos: Why Outbreaks Keep Hitting Raw Produce

A Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos from Sinaloa has sickened 350 Americans across 27 states. Chipotle pulled affected peppers quickly. The CDC continues investigating.

Stocks22d ago

Exxon Ties $80B Kazakhstan Oil Bet to $150B Feud End

Exxon tells Kazakhstan an $80B Kashagan expansion depends on settling a $150B dispute. Eni also eyes western development. Final decision due by 2030.

Crypto22d ago

Thune Schedules CLARITY Act Vote for September, Testing Crypto Bill

Thune set a procedural vote on the CLARITY Act for mid-September, testing the crypto bill's 60-vote threshold. The latest draft bars stablecoin interest for holding but allows activity-based rewards.

Crypto22d ago

Senate postpones digital asset market structure vote to September

The Senate left for August recess without voting on the CLARITY Act, pushing crypto's biggest legislative priority to September. Community bankers warn of $850B lending hit.

Stocks22d ago

Chrysler recalls 1.27M Ram pickups over seat belt anchor defect

NHTSA estimates 0.1% of the 1.27 million recalled Ram 1500 trucks have the seat belt anchor defect. Dealers will inspect and fix at no charge. Owner notifications begin Aug. 18.