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Crypto PAC Spending Fuels Primary Wins in Michigan, Washington

Five candidates backed by crypto PACs won Michigan and Washington primaries after $1.3M in industry spending, advancing to November general elections.

Stocks25d ago

India to Bar Drug Firms Submitting Fake Data for Approvals

India will debar pharma companies that submit fake data in drug approval applications, the health ministry said. The new rule closes a loophole that let firms reapply immediately after rejection.

Stocks25d ago

Sensex-Nifty Split Widens on Day 4 of NSE Closing Auction

Four sessions into the NSE's Closing Auction Session, the Sensex-Nifty gap reflects concentrated institutional order flow in Nifty names, a research analyst said.

Crypto25d ago

Hong Kong Fun Coffee crypto scam losses top HK$104M

Police report 255 victims, HK$104M lost in alleged Ponzi scheme promising 197-278% annual returns via USDT deposits. Six arrested in Hong Kong, two in Macau.

Crypto25d ago

CLARITY Act odds crash to 17% as Senate Democrats block cloture

Polymarket odds for the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 fell to 17% as Senate Democrats prepare to block cloture. Industry figures say the delay is disappointing but not structural.

Crypto25d ago

Canaan can use crypto to buy back nearly 20% of its market cap

Canaan's SEC filing allows crypto-funded buybacks of up to $30M, or 20% of market cap. The move could support the stock. It depletes a reserve the loss-making hardware maker relies on.

Crypto25d ago

South Korea's Chip Boom Pulls Crypto Cash Into Stocks

Korean retail traders are shifting from Bitcoin to Samsung and SK Hynix. AI chip bonuses near $477,000 are draining crypto exchange liquidity.

Stocks25d ago

Ukraine's 'zero line' is so deadly troops plan every 200 meters

A Ukrainian sergeant said every 200 meters of movement to reach the front line requires coordination to avoid drones and friendly fire. The 'kill zone' may double this year.

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Why Trump's $27B Commerce Equity Stakes Distort Markets

The Commerce Department's $27B in equity stakes across 30 firms, including Intel and U.S. Steel, draws bipartisan criticism over market distortion and political capitalism.

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Morningstar: Investor Timing Cost 12% of Fund Returns Over Decade

Morningstar's Mind the Gap report: investors lost $3.8 trillion to poor timing over 10 years. Average dollar earned 8.7% vs 9.9% for funds. Allocation funds and buffer ETFs narrowed the gap; crypto ETFs saw a 14% shortfall.

Crypto25d ago

a16z: CLARITY Act Could Have Reduced FTX Collapse Odds

An a16z crypto executive said on an Aug. 1 podcast that the CLARITY Act's disclosure and audit rules would have made an FTX-scale failure less likely. Senate odds sit at 27%.

Stocks25d ago

Clarinetist John Finucane challenges RIAM's mandatory retirement age

John Finucane, 71, advances an age discrimination case against the Royal Irish Academy of Music over a 70-year retirement age. The WRC refused to dismiss the complaint.