Economy
China's central bank is expanding the digital yuan's reach, launching a cross-border payment pilot with Singapore. The move aims to challenge the US dollar's dominance and internationalize the yuan.
Stablecoin payments app Sling Money has received approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The move paves the way for wider adoption of Solana-based cross-border transfers.
Bitcoin has been stuck in a tight $85k-$90k range for weeks. A massive $27 billion options expiry event on Dec. 26 could finally trigger a breakout, with key data points suggesting a move higher.
South Korea's KOSPI index fell, snapping a 3-day winning streak, due to profit-taking by retail investors. In contrast, the Korean won surged by the most in 3 years after government intervention.
South Korea's franchise sales hit $81 billion in 2024, but growth slowed to 6.8%, the lowest since the pandemic, signaling economic headwinds and sluggish job creation.
Japanese brewer Sapporo Holdings is selling its real estate business, including the prime Ebisu Garden Place, to a KKR and PAG-led group for $2.6 billion to focus on its core alcohol business.
Chinese automaker Chery is investing $800 million to build its largest ASEAN factory in Vietnam, set to open in 2026. With a 200,000-unit capacity, it aims to challenge VinFast and Toyota.
Bitcoin has dropped below the $87,000 mark as the crypto market shows weakness, contrasting with global stock markets hitting all-time highs. Solana (SOL) and XRP recorded inflows, showing a mixed picture.
In 2025, gold has surged over 70% to record highs while Bitcoin, the so-called 'digital gold,' has faltered. We analyze the reasons for this divergence and what it means for investors.
A Seoul court dismissed an injunction against Korea Zinc's capital increase, paving the way for its $7.55B Tennessee refinery. The win for Chairman Choi comes amid an intensifying management control dispute.
A surprising increase in US core capital goods orders and shipments for October 2025 signals robust business investment, potentially influencing the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decisions.
Dogecoin (DOGE) has fallen below the key $0.13 support level. A massive 53,000% surge in futures volume on BitMEX signals traders are bracing for bigger price swings ahead.