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Wells Fargo ($WFC) to Launch Tokenized Deposits for Corporate Clients

Wells Fargo will roll out tokenized deposits for corporate clients this fall, starting with cross-border payments. The bank joins JPMorgan and Citi in offering blockchain-based settlement.

Crypto26d ago

Russia's New Crypto Law: Domestic Ban, Sanctions Workaround

Putin signed Russia's first full crypto law on Aug. 4. Retail purchases capped at 300,000 rubles ($3,750); exchanges must register by July 1, 2027.

Crypto26d ago

RedotPay vows 'vigorous' defense against Binance's $470M lawsuit

RedotPay denies Binance's $470M poaching claims and cites a deal that barred card top-ups, ahead of Friday's Singapore hearing on a related suit.

Stocks26d ago

Meta Launches Muse Code, Pits Cheap AI Agent Against Claude, Codex

Meta’s Muse Code beta targets developers using Claude or Codex. Standard tokens run from $1.25 to $4.25 per million; a contributor tier offers deeper discounts.

Commodities26d ago

Aura Minerals Declares $0.72 Dividend, Yield Hits 4.3%

Aura Minerals pays US$0.72 per share dividend from Q2 results, a 4.3% yield, on record first-half production of 157,574 GEO and US$441 million EBITDA.

Crypto26d ago

Yen Intervention Buys Time for Crypto Carry Trades

The Bank of Japan bought yen directly as the dollar weakened, stabilizing the currency but leaving crypto carry trades exposed to a sudden unwind if the yen reverses sharply.

Stocks26d ago

Insurance Agency Growth Masks Retention Crisis

Premium inflation masked true organic growth of ~3% for the average brokerage. With half of clients holding one policy, retention rates near 77% threaten enterprise value as M&A buyers penalize churn. The shift to product depth is urgent.

Stocks26d ago

Visa Pays $2.4B for BioCatch to Beat AI-Era Bank Fraud

Visa pays $2.4B cash for BioCatch's behavioral fraud tech, adding keystroke and device analysis to complement transaction monitoring. Deal faces regulatory review, expected close by Q2 2027.

Crypto26d ago

Mubadala's $1B Bitcoin ETF Stake Raises Sovereign Risk Event

Mubadala raised its IBIT stake 16% in Q1 2026, adding to over $1 billion combined with Al Warda. The sovereign fund's growing crypto exposure raises market concentration and regulatory risks.

Crypto26d ago

White House Reviews Crypto Clarity Act Ethics Text as Senate Clock Ticks

Senator Tillis said the White House is reviewing ethics language line by line. Thune declined cloture, leaving a narrow window for a vote before the August recess.

Crypto26d ago

Warren Asks Commerce to Explain UAE AI Chip Access After Trump Crypto Deals

Warren pressed Lutnick on Commerce's UAE chip policy after a $500M World Liberty investment and a $2B Binance deal. The Group A:5 upgrade is now under scrutiny.

Commodities26d ago

Ero Copper Q2: Tucumã Throughput Up 27%, Leverage 0.8x

Ero Copper's Tucumã throughput rose 27% in Q2 and net debt leverage fell to 0.8x, with Caraíba on pace for a record year.