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Diameter Pay has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round co-led by CMT Digital and Lightspeed Faction.

Taiwan’s cabinet approved a supplementary defence budget of NT$145.7 billion (US$4.6 billion), raising total 2024 defence spending above NT$1 trillion for the first time and increasing the defence budget as a share of GDP to 3.83%.

The DOJ reported that three 2025 warrants led to the seizure of over $560,000 from Hamas-linked crypto fundraising operations, which also enabled law enforcement to intercept additional donations.

Russia's oil revenue declined to a six-month low in August due to falling Urals export prices, reducing fiscal resources available for the government's war efforts in Ukraine.

Wall Street dealers anticipate a record high in September for high-grade US corporate bond sales, with rising yields motivating blue-chip companies to accelerate borrowing to avoid higher funding costs.

A court case involving TrueUSD, a stablecoin issuer, has ordered a defendant to disclose legal funding sources within days or face sanctions, with potential penalties requiring a separate application.

Equinox, a private luxury gym chain, is in refinancing talks to reduce debt and increase cash for expansion and lower interest costs.

Pakistan is diversifying funding sources after the UAE declined to renew a $3 billion bilateral loan, highlighting its exposure to bilateral financing risks.

Iran issued a warning to the U.S.

Taiwan proposed a funding package exceeding $13 billion to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies amid geopolitical disruptions, aiming to protect electricity users after a price freeze expires.

BBVA SA suggests the Chinese yuan could gain traction as a funding currency for carry trades if the Bank of Japan proceeds with additional interest-rate hikes, as widely anticipated.

Elon Musk's political action committee (PAC) injected $150,000 into the Maine Senate race to support incumbent Republican Susan Collins.