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Thune Delays CLARITY Act Vote to September Amid Senate Deadlock

Thune blames Democrats for blocking the CLARITY Act vote until after recess. Ethics clause targeting Trump's crypto holdings remains the main obstacle; some Republicans also oppose the bill.

Crypto25d ago

Clarity Act Vote Slips to September — Senate Calendar Shows No August Floor Action

Senate floor schedule shows no Clarity Act vote before August recess. CoinDesk reports September timeline. Polymarket odds at 67% for 2026 passage.

Macro25d ago

60% of Kolkata Realty Projects Likely to Get Clearance Soon

CREDAI says 330 of nearly 600 stalled Kolkata realty projects have passed technical review and await final clearance by August 15. The sector attracts Rs 20,000 crore in annual investment.

Stocks25d ago

VC Spends $120 a Month on AI, Says It Beats an Intern

Marc Palet spends $120 a month on ChatGPT, Claude, and other tools to automate meeting summaries, LP reports, and knowledge management, boosting his output by 50%.

Commodities25d ago

Gold rises in Delhi, Mumbai; spot up 0.4% on Middle East hopes

Gold rises in Delhi, Mumbai; spot up 0.4% as weaker oil and Middle East hopes drive biggest weekly gain since January. Silver also firms.

Commodities25d ago

Solar tariffs will hit allies, not China

The US will impose tariffs of up to 56% on solar imports from four Southeast Asian countries, raising costs for American buyers but not directly hitting Chinese manufacturers.

Forex25d ago

Saudi Attack Warning Lifts Oil, Pressures Risk Assets

Oil ticks higher as Saudi official warns of imminent coordinated attack from Houthis, Iran. Musalem hawkish, RBI supports rupee, China trade beats.

Crypto25d ago

BlackRock crypto ETFs shed $3.5B in Q2, reversing creation boom

BlackRock's spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded a combined $3.5B net capital-share decrease in Q2, reversing a $13.9B increase a year earlier. August inflows so far total $562M.

Stocks25d ago

Gurugram Commissioner Shifted Hours After Rain Floods City

Pradeep Dahiya was transferred to Rohtak hours after heavy rain hit Gurugram. The government called the move routine. The city received 115 mm of rain in 33 hours.

Crypto25d ago

EU MiCA Shake-up Lets Crypto Scammers Target Users

EU regulators warn fraudsters are impersonating exchanges in the MiCA transition. Over 1,700 unlicensed firms face shutdown, forcing customers to move funds.

Crypto25d ago

Wintermute's US license pulls a top crypto liquidity provider onto Wall Street rails

Wintermute USA registered as an SEC broker-dealer and FINRA member, allowing proprietary trading of US equities and options and acting as an Authorized Participant for digital asset ETFs.

Forex25d ago

AI demand keeps China exports running despite fresh US tariffs

Exports grew 23% in July, topping forecasts, as global AI demand absorbed Chinese goods even after Washington's 12.5% levy and fresh drone export curbs.