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South Korea expects to finalize U.S. trade deal before APEC summit later this month
South Korea is closing in on a trade deal with the United States that could be finalized before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit kicks off in Gyeongju later this month. According to...
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang slated to meet global business leaders at South Korea's APEC summit
Over 1,700 business leaders from around the world, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, are set to convene in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, later this month for the 2025 APEC CEO Summit, the largest priva...
Chinese tech giants halt Hong Kong stablecoin plans amid Beijing concerns: FT
Ant Group and JD.com have paused their stablecoin initiatives in Hong Kong after Beijing regulators raised concerns over private firms issuing digital currencies....
Japanese FSA plans to let banks buy and hold crypto
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to explore regulatory reforms that would permit banks to acquire and hold cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, for investment purposes. Cryptocurrency tradi...
Japan's Top Banks MUFG SMBC Mizuho Prep Yen Stablecoin 2025
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Japan’s largest bank and financial services conglomerate, alongside Sumitomo Mitsui and Mizuho, aims to launch a yen-pegged stablecoin by December 2025. The proj...
Beijing steps in as PBoC warns against private stablecoin issuance
Chinese tech giants have shelved their plans to launch stablecoins in Hong Kong after Beijing raised red flags over the growing influence of privately controlled digital currencies. Alibaba-backed Ant...
Japan’s Biggest Banks Prepare a Yen Stablecoin by Year’s End
Japan’s largest banks are preparing to launch a yen-pegged stablecoin by the end of the year, aiming to modernize corporate settlements and reduce transaction costs. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MU...
Japan’s FSA weighs allowing banks to hold Bitcoin, other cryptos: Report
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is weighing reforms that could let banks hold cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and operate licensed crypto exchanges....
Bitcoin Experiences Unexpected Stability Amidst Global Tensions
Bitcoin maintains calmness amid decreased tensions with China, reducing sell-off pressures. Altcoins show signs of recovery as Bitcoin stability curtails weekly losses. Continue Reading: Bitcoin Exper...
Chinese-linked hackers infiltrated F5’s systems in late 2023
Hackers linked to China’s state-backed cyber units infiltrated F5’s internal networks in late 2023 and stayed hidden until this August, according to Bloomberg. The Seattle-based cybersecurity company ...
It now takes 116 hours of minimum wage work to buy an ounce of gold, highest in more than 100 years
Gold has made every other asset on earth its dog throughout this year, rallying too hard that it now takes 116 hours of minimum wage work to buy one ounce of the precious metal in America, the highest...
Nexperia China asserted its independence after the Dutch government seized control over tech‑transfer concerns.
Nexperia China has declared it’s running its own show and doesn’t take orders from outside, pushing back hard after the Dutch government grabbed control of the chipmaker on September 30. This dramatic...