Iran warns against new escalation by US and allies

Digital assets may reach the checkout faster by asking consumers to change less about how they pay. The July 2026 Payments Innovation Tracker, “From Asset to Everyday Money: Making Digital Currencies Spendable,” says cryptocurrencies and stablecoins are moving beyond investment. Consumers want to use them for purchases and transfers, but merchant acceptance, trust and fragmented…

Swiss stablecoin project enters testing phase, adds SIX and TWINT as partners

A home on storied Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles has been left abandoned, and irate neighbors say that squatters and trespassers have taken over. The home at 7711 Mulholland sits high along a ridge in the East Laurelwood neighborhood of the city and offers panoramic views of the city. It has the makings of a…

Iran, Oman Near Agreement on Strait of Hormuz, But Oil Shipping Still Stalled Developments in the Strait of Hormuz Negotiations Current Situation and Recent Attacks CAIRO/WASHINGTON/RIYADH, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free…

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By Melissa Shin and Christine Dobby (Bloomberg) — CIBC beat estimates on better-than-expected results from its capital markets and retail banking units, extending a strong quarter of results for Canadian lenders. CIBC earned $2.73 a share on an adjusted basis in its fiscal third quarter, according to a statement, more than the $2.53 average analyst…