Strait of Hormuz in Focus as Global Crude Flows Face Disruption Threat

U.S. military strikes on Iran have jolted global energy markets, sending oil prices toward seven-month highs and injecting fresh uncertainty into inflation, central bank policy, and U.S. financial markets as traders brace for a volatile week ahead. Oil Prices Predicted to Climb After U.S. Military Action Against Iran President Donald Trump confirmed Feb. 28 that […]

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Scotiabank posts first-quarter financials View web version | Forward to a colleague 01 March 2026 Top News Scotiabank posts first-quarter financials Find out how the banking giant fared in Q1 Ontario regulator cracks down on off‑book broker deals FSRA penalty puts renewed focus on brokerage oversight and disclosure 'I don't see a bottom yet': Toronto's condo market makes a wretched start to 2026 A recovery could take years as new sales nosedive again Why Toronto condo prices in the $300,000s still might not reignite the market Prices have seen a big slump, but buyers don't look set to return to the market in full force anytime soon BMO reveals Q1 financial results Earnings season among the Big Six banks is well underway Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe. © 2025 KM Business Information Canada Ltd. 317 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON Privacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us

Startale and SBI Holdings to Launch JPYSC, Japan’s First Trust Bank-Backed Yen Stablecoin

Startale Group and SBI Holdings introduced JPYSC, a trust bank-backed Japanese yen stablecoin targeting a second-quarter 2026 launch under Japan’s regulatory framework. Q2 2026 Launch Planned for Yen-Denominated Stablecoin JPYSC This week, Startale Group and SBI Holdings Inc. unveiled plans for JPYSC, describing it as the first trust bank-backed yen stablecoin issued under Japan’s legal […]

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Strawmap Unpacked — Vitalik Buterin Breaks Down Ethereum’s Push for Faster UX on Layer 1

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined an ambitious, years-long plan to make the Ethereum base layer faster, leaner, and eventually quantum-resistant, starting with shorter slot times and near-instant finality. Ethereum’s 2029 Vision: Fast Slots, Fast Finality and STARK-Friendly Hashes In a detailed post on X, Vitalik Buterin walked through what he called a “very important document,” […]

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