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Citigroup (NYSE: C) CEO Jane Fraser has indicated that she would welcome the passage of key US cryptocurrency legislation, describing a well-crafted version as beneficial for the overall financial system. Speaking during an interview on Fox Business, she made clear that while her institution continues to seek refinements, moving a solid bill forward remains desirable. The legislation, formally known as the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (often referred to as the CLARITY Act), seeks to create a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets. It aims to delineate responsibilities between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading…

SF Real Estate Investment Trust walked into this earnings season with a reputation problem and a recovering share price. The stock is roughly flat over three months and slightly down over the past week, yet H1 2026 delivered a clean headline. Basic earnings per share landed at HK$0.1191 and net income reached HK$97.734 million. The key story is simple: after a year marked by a large one off loss and concern about debt coverage, SF Real Estate Investment Trust is now reporting profit again while the market reaction has stayed muted. Love that SF Real Estate Investment Trust is back…

UK private market fund managers believe SIPPs will play a major role in expanding sophisticated and high-net-worth investor participation in private markets over the next five years, according to new research from Wealth Club. The study found that 85% of private market fund managers believe increasing access to private market investments through SIPPs will have a positive impact on investor participation over the next five years. Almost one in four (24%) believe the impact will be very positive. That optimism is already translating into product development. More than three-quarters (77%) of private market fund managers say they are likely to develop products…

JioBlackRock Mutual Fund filed a draft document with Sebi for a balanced advantage fund, an open ended dynamic asset allocation fund investing in debt and equity instruments only.According to the draft filed with the market regulator, the investment objective of the scheme is to generate long term capital appreciation with income generation by investing in a dynamically managed portfolio of equity and debt instruments.Also Read | Mutual funds raise IT exposure to 6.6% in July after record low. Is sentiment towards tech improving?The performance of the fund will be benchmarked against Nifty 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index (TRI) and…

Monetary policy management has yielded many positive results. Attending the working session were Comrade Pham Gia Tuc, Member of the Political Bureau, Standing Deputy Prime Minister; Comrade Nguyen Van Thang , Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Deputy Prime Minister; Comrade Nguyen Thi Hong, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly; members of the Central Committee of the Party, leaders of ministries, central agencies, and some localities. Representing the banking sector were Comrade Pham Duc An, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam;…

In an era where blockchain advancements shape the financial landscape, the Pi Network is sparking essential conversations regarding governance. The Core Team’s announcement of Protocol 27 as the “final planned upgrade” signals a pivotal shift within the Pi ecosystem. This moment invites us to ponder a pressing dilemma: Will this upgrade facilitate genuine decentralization, or are we merely witnessing the reinforcement of centralized oversight? The Anticipated Features of Protocol 27 Following the rollout of Protocol 26, which introduced smart contract functionality, cryptographic enhancements, and interoperability advances, it became apparent that Pi’s foundational systems require further refinement. The upcoming Protocol 27…

Tens of thousands of NFTs that were once deemed the newest rage in tech and dragged in celebrities, artists and even Melania Trump have now been declared virtually worthless.According to a new report by dappGambl that reviewed data from NFT Scan and CoinMarketCap, 69,795 out of 73,257 NFT collections have a market cap of 0 Ether, leaving 95% of those holding NFT collections – or 23 million people – with worthless investments.NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are a form of crypto asset that is used to certify ownership and authenticity of a digital file including an image, video or text.The report…

Photo: PresidencyThe governments of France and Holland have expressed the willingness to boost economic ties with Mozambique in the sectors of agriculture and logistics. The willingness was expressed after Elsbeth Akkerman, ambassador of Holland, and Yann Pradeau, ambassador of France, were received on Thursday in an audience by Mozambican President, Daniel Chapo. The audiences took place as the two ambassadors’ diplomatic missions are drawing to a close. The Dutch ambassador highlighted the importance of the economic partnership with Mozambique, pointing to maritime logistics as a crucial area for development. According to Akkerman, economic cooperation between Mozambique and Holland would encompass…

Key PointsPurchase of 63 shares totaling approximately ~$405,185 in capital commitment.The transaction establishes an inaugural direct equity position for the director, representing 100% of his current stock holdings.Equity exposure is focused entirely on direct ownership with no reported indirect interests or derivative holdings.Acquisition follows a -18% one-year total return for the stock as of the Aug. 7, 2026, transaction date.George Oliver, Director, reported a purchase of 63 shares of NVR, Inc.(NYSE:NVR) at $6,431.51 per share on Aug. 7, 2026. SEC Form 4 filingTransaction summaryMetricValueShares purchased63Transaction value~$405,185Post-transaction shares (directly held)63Post-transaction value$402,578.82Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price…

Photo by GFBJThe Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed one of Dunn’s newest communities at Cameron Crossing with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 13.”I’ve had the privilege of being in the home building industry for many years. It is so rewarding to be able to come in, bring a subdivision to life, and give a buyer homeownership. It is a blessing. Memories are made, and so that is one of the most rewarding parts of my job. The other part that is so rewarding is the economic impact that it has,” shared Division President for Dream Finders Homes Leslie Groves.The…