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Crypto markdowns drove Galaxy's $85M Q2 loss. CoreWeave-leased data centers target $80M in quarterly revenue from Q3; Phase II funding is set at 9.875%.

July non-farm payrolls estimated at +80k after a soft June print. The data tests Fed chair Warsh's view of a "solid" labour market and 63% odds of a September hike.

RBI's proposal to bar NBFCs from revolving credit unless they hold a credit card licence has hit Bajaj Finance and other lenders. Analysts warn of asset quality risks.

Coldcard's $115M hardware wallet hack drove July's $247.4M crypto theft tally, with Arbitrum, Ostium, and Bonzo also hit.

Ardee Industries' ₹426-crore IPO saw 98x overall subscription, led by NII demand at 233x and QIB at 98x, with retail at 40x.

Finestel is a non-custodial trading terminal that copies trades, runs bots, and manages multiple exchange accounts from one dashboard. CoinGape tested trade copying, automation, white-label deployment, and pricing.

Senator Thune confirms Clarity Act as first vote after August recess, as September window becomes last chance for 2026 passage. Polymarket odds fall to 14%.

More than half of 7,000 respondents voted a flat no on shorts in the workplace, while a quarter said it depends on the industry, the weather, or the cut.

The CLARITY Act's Senate floor vote slips to September after missing August. Passage odds hit 14% as Warren opposition and Republican holdouts stall the bill. Industry faces uncertainty until 2027.

STARCARES, STARTRADER's community initiative, redeveloped a basketball court at the University of Lagos College of Medicine, giving 2,000 students a recreation space. CEO Peter Karsten said the court supports student well-being.

Thune confirmed the vote moves to September after Democrats blocked it. A tax break tied to Trump's crypto holdings adds complexity.

ASX200 closed at 9263.6 after a 3.5% weekly gain and consecutive record highs. Energy led, ResMed fell 8.3%. RBA decision and CBA results due next week.