Economy

Japanese households used credit cards more than cash for the first time in 2025, driven by e-commerce growth and reward points, though cashless adoption still lags behind South Korea and China

The White House signals support for restricted stablecoin rewards while banks worry about deposit flight. Inside the high-stakes negotiations shaping crypto's regulatory future.

Trump gave Iran 15 days to make a deal, but oil prices dropped 2%. Markets might be calling his bluff on this high-stakes diplomatic poker game.

7% of US retirees returned to work in past 6 months, with 48% citing financial need. Rising costs make retirement a luxury many can't afford.

Grab CEO Anthony Tan warns that AI won't replace humans, but AI-savvy humans will replace those who aren't. His call for inclusive AI adoption reveals a growing digital divide that could reshape society.

As Hong Kong prepares to announce its first stablecoin licenses, Chinese companies are backing away. What this retreat reveals about crypto regulation and geopolitical tensions in Asia's financial hub.

US trade commission launches comprehensive review of USMCA automotive rules of origin. Winners, losers, and unintended consequences explained.

Apple partners with EverPass Media to bring sports content to bars and hotels, marking a strategic shift toward B2B markets as consumer growth stalls.

Susquehanna-backed crypto lender Blockfills suspended withdrawals and is seeking a buyer after recording $75 million in losses during the market downturn, echoing 2022's crypto winter.

Average Bitcoin ETF cost basis sits at $84,000 while BTC trades at $67,000, leaving investors with 20% paper losses. Geopolitical tensions and credit market stress fuel defensive positioning.

Japanese oil giant Idemitsu Kosan builds solar farms on rice paddies, revealing how agrivoltaics could reshape both agriculture and renewable energy economics.

With 45 nations aboard and $17bn secured for Gaza, Trump's new peace initiative sounds ambitious. But his promise to 'look over' the UN reveals a deeper power play.