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ADNOC Vessel Hit by Missile in Strait of Hormuz, No Injuries

An ADNOC vessel was hit by a missile in the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday. No injuries reported. Authorities have the situation under control.

Crypto23d ago

Senate Cloture Filing Keeps CLARITY Act on Track for September

Thune's cloture filing preserves a fast path for the crypto market structure bill when the Senate returns September 12, though 60 votes and policy disputes remain.

Stocks23d ago

Costco July Revenue Rose 10.7% on Strong U.S. Traffic

Costco's U.S. same-store sales rose 6.9% excluding fuel and FX. Digital comparable sales jumped 18.2%. The question is whether July momentum carries into the back-to-school season.

Stocks23d ago

Norway's 'Viking mentality' training sharpens Ukrainian troops for war

Norway's Operation Legio trains Ukrainian soldiers at Camp Jomsborg in Poland, blending NATO tactics with a Viking-inspired warrior culture. The program, led by the Telemark Battalion, emphasizes discipline and harsh-condition survival.

Crypto23d ago

EU to revise MiCA rules in 2027 amid US stablecoin push

EU plans MiCA revision in 2027 after stablecoin rules left Tether's USDT off regulated exchanges. 42 e-money token issuers are now authorized under the bloc's framework.

Crypto23d ago

Tokenized Fund AUM Hits $9.0B in Q1 2026, Up 181% YoY

Tokenized funds hit $9B AUM in Q1 2026, up 181% YoY. On-chain stablecoin market cap reaches $297.6B. Hyperliquid leads Q1 revenue. TradeXYZ RWA perpetuals up 20x.

Stocks23d ago

Andhra Pradesh offers free land, subsidised power for rural towers

Andhra Pradesh offers free land, subsidised power for rural mobile towers until 450 subscribers, reviewed every 3 years. Airtel, Jio, Vodafone Idea included.

Crypto23d ago

Brazil Sets 24-Hour Delay for Crypto Transfers Over $10,000

Brazil's central bank will delay crypto transfers above $10,000 for up to 24 hours starting 2027, targeting fraud involving stablecoins and foreign wallets.

Stocks23d ago

Kerala pitches Invest Desk, port ties in first US envoy visit

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan met US Ambassador Sergio Gor in his first visit to the state. Discussions covered an Invest Desk, port-led investment at Vizhinjam and Kochi, and Sister Cities partnerships.

Forex23d ago

Dollar Pressured Ahead of Soft CPI After Jobs Miss

The dollar index sits near a two-month low after the July jobs miss. CPI and PPI forecasts run soft, keeping Fed September hike odds near 44%.

Crypto23d ago

Thune Files Cloture on Crypto Clarity Act, September Vote Set

Thune's cloture filing on the crypto Clarity Act sets up a September Senate vote. Democratic opposition over stablecoin yields and ethics rules threatens passage.

Stocks23d ago

AI Infrastructure Bet Puts Oracle, OpenAI on Collision Course

Stargate's $500B AI infrastructure bet ties Oracle, OpenAI, and Microsoft together. Insider sales top $13B at key players as losses mount. A September earnings report and Pentagon review are the next catalysts.