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Japan expands insider trading rules to crypto: Report
Meanwhile, Metaplanet’s Bitcoin reserves now exceed its market value....

China ramps pressure on EV makers over door failures after fatal accidents
A deadly accident involving a Xiaomi electric car has sparked fresh concerns about modern door handle designs and is expected to speed up China’s efforts to introduce stricter safety rules. The driver...

China Merchants Bank’s Tokenization of $3.8B Money Market Fund on BNB Chain Could Signal Wider RWA Adoption
CMB tokenizes money market fund on BNB Chain by issuing on-chain fund tokens (CMBMINT and CMBIMINT) that mirror a $3.8 billion USD money market fund, enabling accredited and institutional investors...

Taiwanese Stablecoin Firm OwlTing Approved for Nasdaq Direct Listing
Taiwanese fintech firm OwlTing has received approval to list directly on the Nasdaq, marking a major milestone for the country’s growing stablecoin and blockchain industry. Key Takeaways: OwlTing will...

China Merchants Bank tokenizes $3.8B fund on BNB Chain in Hong Kong
CMBI’s tokenization initiative with BNB Chain builds on its previous work with Singapore-based DigiFT, which tokenized its fund on Solana in August....

BNB Holds Near $1,190 as China Merchants Bank Tokenizes Fund on BNB Chain
BNB Chain and Binance launched initiatives to shore up confidence, including a $45 million airdrop and a $400 million "Together Initiative".

Chinese Firms Could Favor Hong Kong Over U.S. for IPOs After DiDi Setback, Dealogic Shows
Chinese IPOs in Hong Kong 2025 have surged as many firms avoid U.S. listings amid Beijing-Washington tensions and U.S. regulatory scrutiny. Dealogic and PwC data show a marked rotation into...

Chinese firms turn to Hong Kong IPOs amid rising tensions with Washington
Chinese companies have withdrawn from listing in the U.S. this year amid rising tensions between Beijing and Washington, as well as increased regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. Data provider Dealogic not...

Apple Could Deepen China Investments, Boost Local Manufacturing and Launch eSIM-Only iPhone Air
Apple investment in China: Tim Cook has pledged to deepen partnerships with Chinese suppliers and expand manufacturing in China, reaffirming the country as a primary market and production hub while...

Apple CEO Tim Cook promised to expand investments and partnerships in China
Apple CEO Tim Cook pledged major investments in China during his visit to the world’s second-largest economy, despite earlier US threats of tariffs on imported goods. During the trip, Cook met with Li...

Japan to Ban Insider Trading in Crypto Markets Under New Regulations
Japan’s top financial watchdog is preparing to introduce new regulations that would outlaw insider trading in cryptocurrency markets. According to a report by Nikkei Asia, the Securities and Exchange ...

ASML warns of sharp China drop as U.S. ramps pressure
ASML reported €5.4 billion ($6.2 billion) in new orders for the third quarter on Wednesday, riding the AI boom straight into 2026 with its fists up. The Dutch semiconductor equipment firm told markets...