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Key insight: A primary criticism of stablecoins harks back to the era of free banking, when individual banks printed their own notes. But that era of private money bears little resemblance to the modern realities of stablecoin issuance. What’s at stake: As the U.S. moves closer to a federal framework for stablecoins, it would be…

People queue to refuel their cars at a Gazpromneft petrol station in Yaroslavl on July 15, 2026. Russia — one of the world’s largest oil producers — has introduced a swath of restrictions on petrol sales across the country, as Ukrainian strikes on its refineries, depots and logistics crimp domestic supply. Igor Ivanko | Afp…

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What’s at stake: Three of the four largest U.S. banks by assets run BioCatch software, Wells Fargo among them. After the deal closes, their fraud vendor reports to a card network they also negotiate with. Expert quote: Bundling suits a bank until it doesn’t, said Eric Grover of Intrepid Ventures: It is more efficient and…

Behavior intelligence company Malachyte has closed a $10 million seed funding round. The company was co-founded by the team behind the behavioral intelligence infrastructure that powers the bulk of Spotify’s recommendations and aims to bring the same technology to retail and eCommerce brands, Malachyte said in a Thursday (Aug. 6) news release. “The raise comes as consumer e-commerce faces…