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OpenSea added support for Solana NFTs in its multi-chain marketplace, allowing users to discover, buy, and sell collectibles issued on the Solana blockchain. OpenSea began supporting Solana collections on Aug. 31, bringing them alongside collectibles issued on more than 25 other blockchains. The NFT marketplace also supports fungible Solana tokens. The launch included collections such as Claynosaurz, Mad Lads, Collector Crypt and Phygitals. OpenSea said: Collectors can now access all of the Solana NFTs in collections participating in this partnership in one place. Creators can now also distribute their collections to collectors outside of the Solana NFT marketplace. According to OpenSea CEO…

The pilot will test blockchain-based issuance, transfer and redemption of money market fund units under regulatory oversight. Tarmiiz Information Technology and Granite Financial Holding have received preliminary approval from Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority to test money market fund tokenisation inside the FRA Regulatory Sandbox.The pilot will use a digital platform built around asset tokenisation, representing investment fund units on a controlled electronic ledger and testing how they can be issued, transferred, redeemed and managed throughout their lifecycle.Tarmiiz will provide the blockchain and tokenisation infrastructure, while Granite will explore the model as part of its work on technology-enabled liquidity management and…

  The views expressed in this column are solely those of the author.   On Closer Inspection with Dixie Lee MacDonald— a second look at the rules, language, and habits of Ontario real estate. MacDonald is a sales representative and a real estate educator with various organizations. She has spent 16+ years in residential resale — and even longer reading the fine print.    For much of 2020 and 2021, I worked in Toronto condo towers, and I remember the elevators more than the units. Doors closing on a small metal room, four or five strangers, and at least one mask…

By Dayna Reyes, Reporter BROWNSVILLE, Texas — U.S.–Mexico trade reached $971 billion in total goods and services in 2025, solidifying Mexico’s position as the United States’ top global trading partner, according to fresh data released by Mexico’s Ministry of Economy and the U.S. Census Bureau. In an interview with the Rio Grande Guardian, Judith Arrieta Mungía, Consul General of Mexico in Brownsville, highlighted the $40 billion year-over-year surge from 2024’s total of $933.2 billion. She noted that current growth trajectories position bilateral trade to break the historic $1 trillion threshold by the end of 2026. Key Figures & Highlights Total…

The Bitcoin exchange rate on the Binance crypto exchange increased by 1.15 on August 31.% AKM.RU Source link

With Dr. Krassen Stanchev (Founder and Board Chairman of the Institute for Market Economics in Bulgaria). There is a curious paradox in today’s debates over capitalism: The only economic system that has expanded ordinary people’s opportunities is routinely accused of being immoral.  Capitalism is said to run on greed and exploitation, producing inequality. Socialism, by contrast, presents itself as institutionalized compassion. Replacing competition with “cooperation” and private property with “collective ownership,” it supposedly distributes wealth according to needs. But consider what a market economy asks of us. It does not require us to love each other. Some people consider it…

Gamma Communications agrees sale to private equity firm Epiris Gamma Communications has agreed to a takeover by private equity company Epiris through Bradbury Bidco, a newly incorporated entity formed by Epiris managed funds. Under the terms of the recommended cash offer, Gamma shareholders will receive 1.12 pence per share in cash. This acquisition price values Gamma’s entire ordinary share capital at around GBP 1.015 billion on a fully diluted basis, with an implied enterprise value of around GBP 1.08 billion.  Source link

HSBC Mutual Fund’s RedHex Hybrid Long-Short Fund, a Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) strategy, has crossed the Rs1,000 crore AUM*, within just 2 months of its listing. The fund has garnered strong investor interest, with around 1,950 unique folios* participating in the strategy, reflecting growing demand for differentiated investment solutions that offer greater portfolio flexibility and diversification. Launched in June 2026, RedHex combines investments across various asset classes, including fixed income, equity arbitrage, REITs and INVITs to pursue risk-adjusted returns across market cycles. Kailash Kulkarni, CEO, HSBC Mutual Fund, said,“Investor preferences are evolving, with a growing appetite for investment solutions that…

Digital insurance specialist OneDegree describes its services as the security layer of the future. The group has already established strong footholds in East Asia and the Middle East – regions where fintech tools and markets are gaining traction – accelerating its rollout with support from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.”The market for specialized risk management is growing at a fast pace,” says Robin Scott, general counsel and Middle East general manager.The insurtech pioneer continues to invest in the Middle East, despite the current instability in the region. “While there is short-term disruption, we believe the Gulf countries remain ideally…

The cryptocurrency landscape is a wild and unpredictable realm, and Cardano (ADA) finds itself caught in the eye of the storm. Recently, the digital asset plummeted, shattering the crucial threshold of $0.20. As we inch closer to September, investors are awash with uncertainty, staring at a murky future filled with questions. What does this downturn mean, and what clues can the market trends, expert opinions, and macroeconomic influences provide for ADA’s journey ahead? The Impact of the Broader Economic Picture Economic events on the horizon, notably the forthcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, could be pivotal in shaping Cardano’s…