Over 5.87 lakh waqf properties approved out of 7.95 lakh uploaded; June 30 deadline for corrections looms amid race to meet Waqf Amendment Act 2025 compliance
An Alaska judge overturned a decision to disqualify a challenger named Dan J. Sullivan from the Republican primary, allowing him to potentially challenge Sen. Dan Sullivan despite questions over his candidacy's 'good faith'
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor is rumored to be traded, with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans identified as potential landing spots. Taylor has one year left on his $42M contract, and a trade could fetch a Day 2 draft pick.
Spanish National Securities Market Commission chair Carlos San Basilio stated there will be no extensions or waivers for crypto companies that fail to secure EU approval under MiCA by July 1. Binance is among those at risk of scaling back operations.
Spain's securities regulator confirmed no extension to the July 1 MiCA deadline for crypto firms. Binance, having withdrawn its Greek application, may halt EU operations temporarily as regulators work with unlicensed firms on asset transfers.
Binance will miss Europe's July 1 MiCA authorization deadline, forcing EU users to decide between compliant alternatives or fragmented offshore access. This tests whether regulated venues can absorb Binance's liquidity and product breadth, with potential market impact uncertain.
Sika Corporation, which worked on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in 2010, declined a contract for the Trump administration's recent renovation due to "unfeasible" plans, including a tight deadline and a blue pool floor requirement. The project has faced issues like algae blooms and peeling paint.
Australia's financial regulator, ASIC, has extended the deadline for digital asset businesses to apply for Australian Financial Services licenses until September 30, 2024. This temporary enforcement relief also expands to cover firms operating through authorized representatives, following updated guidance and ahead of a new Digital Asset Framework in 2027.
En fastighetsägare i Östersund har tagit åtta månader längre än tillåtet att uppfylla bygglovskrav, vilket lett till stark kritik från hyresgäster gällande bland annat brandskydd och utemiljöer. Östersunds kommun har dragit lärdomar för framtida hantering av tillfälliga slutbesked.
California voters will decide in November on a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, after backers secured over 1.6 million signatures, surpassing the requirement. The tax aims to fund healthcare, education, and food assistance programs, despite opposition from tech moguls and some labor unions.
Binance is suspending crypto services in several EU countries from next week after failing to secure regulatory authorization. The exchange withdrew its Greek license application and plans to reapply elsewhere, assuring users their funds remain safe.
Senator Cynthia Lummis announced expectations for final Senate crypto bill language by July 4 recess, aiming for a July floor vote. The bill faces hurdles including an unresolved ethics dispute, conditional Democratic support, and banking sector opposition, with failure before August recess potentially delaying legislation until 2030.
Binance withdrew its MiCA application in Greece due to a lack of timely decision, forcing it to seek authorization elsewhere. Reports indicate friction with regulators in Ireland and Latvia, with concerns over Binance's history of AML violations and governance structure.
Binance has restricted key services for European Union users, including halting new onboarding and limiting existing accounts, effective July 1. This follows the exchange's failure to secure Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) authorization from an EU member state before the deadline, prompting users to consider moving assets to self-custody or other licensed providers.
Crypto exchange Binance is withdrawing its MiCA application in Greece just before the EU's July 1 deadline, planning to seek authorization in another member state. This move, influenced by past regulatory resistance, may impact some EU users and highlights challenges for crypto firms under new regulations.
The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) transitional window closes July 1, requiring crypto firms to secure authorization or cease EU operations. Only 210 out of over 1,200 firms have obtained full authorization, threatening a major industry shake-out.
Swell, a liquid staking protocol, is shutting down its Ethereum Layer 2 chain (Swellchain) due to slower growth and cheaper Ethereum transactions, prompting users to bridge assets by June 23 to avoid potential unrecoverability.
Mac Jones addressed trade speculation, stating his comfort with the 49ers while acknowledging NFL possibilities. He praised the organization and highlighted his team-friendly contract as factors in his market value.
The White House has accelerated deadlines for government agencies to adopt quantum-resistant encryption, requiring "high-value assets" to transition by Dec 31, 2030, and signature schemes by Dec 31, 2031. This move reflects new research suggesting quantum computers are closer than previously thought.
President Trump has moved the federal deadline for adopting post-quantum cryptography from 2035 to 2031. Experts are divided, with some calling it overdue and others too slow, highlighting the urgency and complexity of preparing for quantum threats.
India and the US are in high-level trade talks led by Piyush Goyal and Jamieson Greer, aiming to finalize an interim trade pact before July 24. Both nations emphasize a "win-win" partnership, with India seeking lower tariffs and better market access.
Ripple has received preliminary approval for a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Luxembourg's financial regulator, paving the way to offer regulated crypto services across the EEA under MiCA rules.
South Africa is increasing security nationwide ahead of a June 30 deadline set by anti-migrant groups for undocumented foreigners to leave. The police minister stated that criminality and violence will not be tolerated, while the military will secure strategic sites.
Investment firm Castlelake's third bid for easyJet, valued at £4.7bn (625p/share), faces shareholder skepticism due to a wide gap with the current market price and concerns over the bid's structure and deliverability under EU ownership rules.
