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Japan FSA Tightens Crypto Exchange Rules on Fraud, Cyber

Japan's FSA and police issued anti-fraud measures requiring withdrawal holds, pre-registered addresses, and faster freezes. A new cyberattack reporting template follows. Public comment open until Sept 7.

Stocks24d ago

SpaceX pullback gives Canada's rocket startups an opening

Falcon 9 rideshare bookings end after 2028, and Canadian startups are racing to fill the gap. Ottawa has pledged $225 million for sovereign launch capacity.

Crypto24d ago

Russian FSB Raids Nine Crypto Exchanges, Detains 20 in Fraud Probe

FSB and Interior Ministry raided nine crypto exchange points in Moscow, detaining 20+ people on fraud charges linked to Ukrainian telephone scam proceeds.

Crypto24d ago

Japan's Watchdogs Want Crypto Exchanges to Slow Withdrawals

Japan's FSA urges crypto exchanges to delay withdrawals after deposits and flag new wallet addresses, targeting rising scam losses without imposing a mandatory technical model.

Crypto24d ago

Russia detains 20+ in raids on crypto exchanges tied to scam network

FSB raids nine unregistered exchanges in Moscow City; detainees include employees and couriers allegedly funneling funds to Ukrainian-based operators. The crackdown follows Putin's new digital asset law taking effect Sept. 1.

Forex24d ago

Oil Falls to $80 as Iran-Oman Strait Deal Eases Supply Risk

Oil fell to $80 after Iran and Oman agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reversing earlier war-driven spikes. PMIs show resilient growth in the US and Asia ex-China, while Europe lags.

Crypto24d ago

Stripe’s Bridge Wins EU MiCA Licence in Luxembourg

Stripe-owned Bridge secured an EU MiCA licence in Luxembourg, covering custody, exchange, and cross-border crypto services. The passport opens regulated stablecoin expansion across Europe.

Forex24d ago

Crude Oil Gaps Higher, Reverses at 200-Day EMA; Weekend Gap Risk

WTI crude gapped higher Monday, touched the 200-day EMA, then reversed. Middle East headlines drive the market, Chris said. Support at $70, resistance at $85. Weekend gap risk.

Crypto24d ago

Dunamu Wins $195K Police Crypto Custody Contract After Asset Losses

Upbit parent Dunamu won a one-year police contract to store seized crypto after 22 Bitcoin vanished from a cold wallet. The deal uses cold storage and multi-party computation.

Commodities24d ago

Natural Gas Forecast: Flat Action Persists as Summer Demand Stalls

Natural gas holds flat going into Friday; heavy supply meets weak summer demand. Qatar runs near 80% of LNG production ahead of the winter restock.

Commodities24d ago

Elevra Lithium Sells WA Tenement to Wildcat for $16M

Elevra Lithium sells its rights to the Tabba Tabba tenement in Western Australia to Wildcat Resources for $16 million cash, plus a royalty on any future pegmatite discovery.

Stocks24d ago

Whatnot Raises $545M, Valuation Hits $20B

Whatnot's $545M Series G round values the live commerce platform at $20B. Gross merchandise volume topped $8B in H1 2025, exceeding the full-year 2025 total.