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The World Cup Is Not for Sale
Commodities

The World Cup Is Not for Sale

Louisa Thomas on the FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s proposed plan to sell off the World Cup, which was scrapped after major backlash.

The New Yorker Aug 1, 2026
Forex mop up under RBI's swap scheme doubles to over $40bn
Forex

Forex mop up under RBI's swap scheme doubles to over $40bn

Total forex mobilization under RBI's concessional dollar swap facility has exceeded forty billion dollars. This amount more than doubled in just a fortnight, surpassing previous…

The Times of India Aug 1, 2026
Analyst Confirms Bitcoin’s Golden Cross as BTC Holds Above $62,000 Support; Is a Breakout Coming?
Crypto

Analyst Confirms Bitcoin’s Golden Cross as BTC Holds Above $62,000 Support; Is a Breakout Coming?

Bitcoin appears to be entering a long-term uptrend, a move set to provide traders with opportunities to capitalize on surges for strategic returns. According to…

ZyCrypto Aug 1, 2026
Russia Passes Landmark Crypto Law, Setting State-Run Rails for Sanctioned Trade
Crypto

Russia Passes Landmark Crypto Law, Setting State-Run Rails for Sanctioned Trade

Russia’s parliament passed its first comprehensive crypto law, creating a state-regulated framework for exchanges and investors. Russia’s State Duma passed a law on Tuesday that…

Activistpost.com Aug 1, 2026
Louisiana just armed crypto ATM users with a legal cheat code to demand full refunds from unlicensed operators
Crypto

Louisiana just armed crypto ATM users with a legal cheat code to demand full refunds from unlicensed operators

Act 482 takes effect Aug. 1, while clearly disclosed document requests can reset the 90-day payment clock. The post Louisiana just armed crypto ATM users…

CryptoSlate Aug 1, 2026
Arsenal’s fan token and the business of crypto in football as Gunners face Girona
Forex

Arsenal’s fan token and the business of crypto in football as Gunners face Girona

Fan tokens' volatility highlights the emotional ties in sports finance, while regulatory scrutiny may reshape their future in football. The post Arsenal’s fan token and…

Crypto Briefing Aug 1, 2026
US soldier seeks to dismiss case over Polymarket predictions placed with classified intel
Crypto

US soldier seeks to dismiss case over Polymarket predictions placed with classified intel

The case could redefine legal boundaries for prediction markets, impacting how insider information is regulated in blockchain contexts. The post US soldier seeks to dismiss…

Crypto Briefing Aug 1, 2026
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says AI Agents Will Expand Crypto Adoption. Here's What That Means for Crypto Investors
Crypto

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says AI Agents Will Expand Crypto Adoption. Here's What That Means for Crypto Investors

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says AI Agents Will Expand Crypto Adoption. Here's What That Means for Crypto Investors. Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong recently…

Biztoc.com Aug 1, 2026
Forex boost: RBI's special swap facility draws $40.8 bn in foreign inflows
Forex

Forex boost: RBI's special swap facility draws $40.8 bn in foreign inflows

Foreign exchange inflows under RBI's special swap facility reached $40.816 billion by July end. This figure nearly doubled from $20.718 billion reported just two weeks…

The Times of India Aug 1, 2026
Divi's Labs Q1 Results: Net profit rises 66% YoY to Rs 902 crore, revenue up 28%
Forex

Divi's Labs Q1 Results: Net profit rises 66% YoY to Rs 902 crore, revenue up 28%

The firm’s revenue from operations meanwhile rose around 28% YoY to Rs 3,080 crore in Q1 FY27, from Rs 2,410 crore reported in the year-ago…

The Times of India Aug 1, 2026
Over 5.9 crore income tax returns filed by July 31 for AY27 as deadline closes
Forex

Over 5.9 crore income tax returns filed by July 31 for AY27 as deadline closes

More than 5.9 crore income tax returns were filed by the July 31 deadline. This figure represents filings for assessment year 2026-27 by individuals and…

The Times of India Aug 1, 2026
How are you, dad? A lush-green Indian state is grappling with an ageing problem
Economy

How are you, dad? A lush-green Indian state is grappling with an ageing problem

Kerala, India's fastest-ageing state, is emerging as a blueprint for tackling the country's ageing population and elderly care challenges. With low fertility, rising life expectancy…

The Times of India Aug 1, 2026