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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…

The SEC has charged 38 entities for allegedly using false filings to make themselves appear legitimate as registered investment advisers. The agency’s action, announced in Press Release 2026-148, targets entities accused of feigning regulatory status through misleading filings. The case is not limited to crypto, but it matters for digital asset markets because false legitimacy is a recurring problem across online investment schemes, token offerings, advisory services, and trading platforms. In crypto, perceived regulatory status can be powerful. A firm that appears registered or supervised may attract investors who believe it is safer than it really is. That is why…

– Advertisement – Africa is at a critical crossroads in its economic and environmental development, with governments under pressure to create jobs, reduce poverty and attract investment while confronting the impacts of climate change. Across the continent, prolonged droughts, desertification, flooding, land degradation, rising temperatures and biodiversity loss are threatening livelihoods and economic development. Carbon market Yet,​‌‌‌⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‌‌‍‍​​‍⁠​‌​ amid these challenges, carbon markets are emerging as a potential opportunity for Africa’s green economic transition. Carbon markets put an economic value on activities that reduce or remove greenhouse-gas emissions, allowing verified emission reductions to be converted into tradable carbon credits. For Africa,…

GainersRedhill Biopharma (NASDAQ:RDHL) stock increased by 69.4% to $1.12 during Monday’s regular session. The company’s market cap stands at $4.0 million. CollPlant Biotechnologies (NASDAQ:CLGN) shares increased by 24.35% to $0.45. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.7 million. Cadrenal Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CVKD) stock moved upwards by 17.2% to $1.8. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.4 million. BioVie (NASDAQ:BIVI) shares rose 11.59% to $2.41. The company’s market cap stands at $18.2 million. Cosmos Health (NASDAQ:COSM) stock rose 10.85% to $0.25. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $22.6 million. Polyrizon (NASDAQ:PLRZ) shares rose…

In brief Bitcoin held around $78,623 on Monday, down just 0.7% on the day but set to close August up more than 24%—its strongest month since 2017—despite a difficult macro backdrop. Fresh U.S. strikes on Iran over the weekend sent oil higher and pushed stocks lower, with the S&P 500 off 0.5% and the Nasdaq down 0.4%. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole remarks lifted September rate-hike odds to ~58%;with Bitcoin’s rally stalling and spot ETFs snapping a nine-day inflow streak as Ethereum funds kept drawing cash. Bitcoin is proving resilient at the start of the week, holding above…

NSE’s closing auction sees Rs 39,718 crore rush on first index rebalancing day The newly introduced closing auction mechanism saw its biggest test yet on Monday, with the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) recording Rs 39,718 crore in turnover during the session as investors adjusted portfolios for the latest index changes.The turnover was around 42 times that recorded in the previous trading session and made up 22 per cent of NSE’s total cash market turnover. More than 98,000 unique investors participated in the Closing Auction Session (CAS), with NSE accounting for 99.9 per cent of the market share.Monday…

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – State-owned pawnbroker Pegadaian announced that the mechanism connecting exchange-traded fund (ETF) gold with the physical gold printing process is currently in the preparation stage, although the service is allowed under existing regulations and technical systems.Bullion Operation Department Head of PT Pegadaian, Dharma Satria, stated this in response to questions regarding whether gold ETF owners can convert their investments into physical gold.”The physical printing is possible,” said Dharma during the Syailendra Media Talks titled “Gold 360°: One Asset, Four Perspectives” in Jakarta on Monday, August 31, 2026, as quoted by Antara.Dharma explained that Pegadaian’s system allows digital gold balances…

Adelaide has suffered the biggest median home value drop of any capital city over the past month, new data shows, with values down for the third consecutive month. According to realestate.com.au’s September Home Price Index, Adelaide’s median home value dropped 0.9 per cent or $7000 last month – and is down 1.6 per cent from its peak in May. Adelaide’s median combined dwelling value – that of both houses and units – currently sits at $928,000, and is down from $935,000 last month. Houses also took a hit – down 0.9 per cent or $6000 for the month from a…