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A new French bill would allow automatic exchange of crypto transaction data with 48 countries under the OECD's CARF framework, even as wrench attacks on holders rise.

Indian nationals accounted for 71% of H-1B approvals in fiscal 2024, and the proposed end of the 60-day job-loss grace period is now under OMB review.

Iran is close to a shipping accord with Oman, requiring compensation and guarantees before Hormuz traffic resumes. A US official expects a deal soon. The UAE condemned an attack on an ADNOC tanker.

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A Democratic House win would shift priority to subpoenas over Trump's crypto income, while the CLARITY Act stalls over an ethics provision tied to his memecoin profits.

CryptoBot, Wallet Pay, TON Pay, OxaPay, and Speed Wallet each offer different trade-offs for in-app crypto checkout without leaving Telegram.

Polymarket replaced instant settlement with time-weighted averages after a study found 821 accounts made $8.2M in likely manipulated windows. Retail traders bore 93% of losses.

Dollarama recalled Heavenly Spices garlic powder (140g, lot 25-03-2026) sold March-May 2025. No illnesses reported. CFIA recall notice updates next week.

Over 800 athletes compete at the 48th Legion National Championships in Regina, Saskatchewan, from August 6-9, with the lieutenant governor opening the event.

Berkshire ended June with $365.5B in cash, down $31.9B after Abel bought back shares and bought stocks for the first time since 2022.

CAKE's Alpha Score sits at 53, a mixed reading in a consumer cyclical sector facing shifting spending patterns. The score suggests no clear directional edge. Next catalyst: August earnings.

Materion reported record Q2 value-added sales of $308.2M and raised its 2026 EPS outlook to $6.80–$7.20, a roughly 30% year-over-year gain at the midpoint. Semiconductor sales rose 23% and space orders doubled.