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Vartis Platforms Reports 55% Revenue Growth and ₹5,000 Crore Transactions in FY26

Vartis Platforms announced a 55% year-on-year revenue increase to ₹366.58 crore for FY26, with profit after tax rising over 180% to ₹96.22 crore. Its P2P lending platform LenDenClub contributed 54% of revenue, while InstaMoney and Vartis One accounted for 43% and 2%, respectively. The group facilitated over ₹5,000 crore in total transactions and plans further investment in technology and R&D.

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Philippine SEC Issues Sukuk Guidelines to Boost Shari’ah-Compliant Investments

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has released new guidelines for the issuance and disclosure of Sukuk, aiming to expand the country's Islamic finance market. The framework details permissible structures, registration, and reporting requirements for Shari’ah-compliant securities. The move is intended to deepen capital markets and promote financial inclusion for faith-driven investors.

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Photon Matrix Laser Mosquito Device Raises $2.7M on Indiegogo, Faces Production Delays

The Photon Matrix, a laser-based mosquito elimination device, has raised $2.7 million from over 4,000 backers on Indiegogo, far surpassing its initial $20,000 goal. Developed by Photon Matrix Lab in China, the device uses LiDAR and AI to target mosquitoes. Despite its crowdfunding success, the project faces production delays and is navigating regulatory approvals. Delivery to backers is now expected in August.

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Philippines SEC Issues New Guidelines for Sukuk to Expand Islamic Capital Market

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has released new rules for the registration, issuance, and disclosure of Sukuk, enabling companies to access Shari’ah-compliant financing. The framework outlines permissible structures, reporting, and disclosure requirements for issuers. This move aims to deepen the country's Islamic finance ecosystem and broaden capital market inclusivity.

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Bhutan Crowdfunded Startup Disappears, Leaving Investors and Regulators in Dispute

Himalayan Food, a fruit and vegetable processing startup, raised Nu 4.5 million via Bhutan Crowdfunding in 2019 but has since become unreachable. Investors report a lack of updates, and regulatory bodies RSEBL and RMA are at odds over responsibility. The case highlights gaps in oversight and communication within Bhutan's equity crowdfunding framework.

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Brazilian Farmers Use Blockchain to Tokenize Dairy Cows for Agricultural Loans

Brazilian dairy farmers are leveraging blockchain technology to tokenize dairy cows, enabling them to use livestock as verified collateral for loans. This approach aims to improve transparency and efficiency in agricultural lending, offering farmers better access to capital. The initiative reflects a broader trend of real-world asset tokenization in agriculture and highlights potential benefits and challenges for both farmers and lenders.

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Spirit Airlines Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Raise Funds

Spirit Airlines has initiated a crowdfunding campaign to secure additional funding. The campaign aims to address the airline's financial needs and has been featured in recent news coverage. Further details about the campaign's goals and progress were not available from the provided content.