Heidi Cuthbert

XRP remained above the US$1.10 level during the past 24 hours as institutional inflows continued, although the token underperformed Bitcoin and much of the broader cryptocurrency market.

Alcoa (ASX:AAI) shares plummeted after a double blow from Cyclone Narelle and Middle East conflict threatened to drag its key alumina division into unprofitability.

Delaware and New Jersey have advanced legislation that would ban cryptocurrency ATMs, joining a growing number of US states seeking to curb fraud linked to the machines.

West Cobar Metals (ASX:WC1) has executed a binding agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Baxter Fluorspar Project.

Killi Resources (ASX:KLI) announced an expansion into the high-purity magnetite market after securing the Lodestone Iron Ore Project.

Anchorage Digital has backed the US Treasury Department’s proposed Anti-Money Laundering and sanctions framework for the GENIUS Act, saying the rules largely balance regulatory compliance with innovation in the stablecoin sector.

AusQuest (ASX:AQD) formalised its exploration strategy within South Australia's highly prospective Gawler Craton.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX:SNX) appointed highly experienced mining executive Adam Oehlman as its CEO, effective June 11.

Coinbase has called on US lawmakers to remove capital gains tax requirements on stablecoin payments and create exemptions for small cryptocurrency transactions, arguing that current rules impose unnecessary compliance burdens on everyday users.

Westpac (ASX:WBC) reported a sharp downturn in mortgage applications, driven by escalating Middle East conflicts.