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Manappuram Finance drops 3% and Muthoot Finance slides 3.5% as gold hits multimonth lows
On June 25, a sharp drop in international gold prices, driven by rising expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate hike and hawkish remarks from the new chair, pushed MCX gold futures to ₹1,40,928 per 10 grams, the lowest since March. The dollar index climbed to a more than one-year high, weighing on demand for dollar-priced gold. Several major banks cut their annual gold forecasts, with Goldman Sachs lowering its target by $500 to $4,900 per ounce. The move has stoked concerns that gold-loan lenders could face higher NPAs and weaker lending appetite.
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Bitcoin Rebounds From Under $60K as CoinEx, Clarity Act, MiCA and Trump’s CBDC Dispute Dominate June 25 Crypto Agenda
Bitcoin rebounded after a sharp selloff, even as a fresh wave of regulatory and policy disputes kept crypto markets on edge. Claims around Iran-linked activity involving CoinEx intensified, alongside renewed focus on the Clarity Act and Europe’s MiCA rollout. In the U.S., debate over a potential CBDC flared after President Trump tied a housing bill to a provision limiting Fed issuance.
BTC
BTC-1.63%
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Atlas targets Q3 2026 USAFi launch under Dubai VARA with Nasdaq-listed ETF backing
Atlas plans to launch USAFi in Q3 2026 under Dubai’s VARA framework, positioning it as a regulated permissionless digital security backed by a Nasdaq-listed ETF. The initiative marks economist Nouriel Roubini’s first step into digital assets after years as one of crypto’s most vocal critics. Atlas says the token will be supported by Nasdaq-listed USAF reserves and is intended to offer DeFi access while helping preserve value.
ETH
ETH-1.44%
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