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Bitcoin's $70,000 'Support Gap': Data Shows Just 28 Trading Days in Key Zone
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Bitcoin's $70,000 'Support Gap': Data Shows Just 28 Trading Days in Key Zone

An analysis of 5 years of Bitcoin CME futures and on-chain data reveals a historically weak support level in the $70,000-$80,000 range. Here's what this 'support gap' means for future price volatility.

Immersive Fort Tokyo to Shut Down After Less Than 2 Years, Citing Financial Woes
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Immersive Fort Tokyo to Shut Down After Less Than 2 Years, Citing Financial Woes

Immersive Fort Tokyo, the ambitious theme park in Odaida, will close in February, less than two years after its launch. Operator Katana cited a financial situation that deviated from its plan.

Hong Kong Unveils 2026 Roadmap for Crypto Regulation, Escalating Asia Hub Race
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Hong Kong Unveils 2026 Roadmap for Crypto Regulation, Escalating Asia Hub Race

Hong Kong regulators plan to introduce a comprehensive legislative bill in 2026 to regulate virtual asset dealers and custodians. This move sharpens its competition to become Asia's premier digital asset hub.

Toyota Sales Dip 2.2% in First Decline in 11 Months, Hit by 12% China Slump
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Toyota Sales Dip 2.2% in First Decline in 11 Months, Hit by 12% China Slump

Toyota's global vehicle sales fell 2.2% in November, the first drop in 11 months, driven by a 12.1% decline in China while the U.S. market showed resilience.

Apple iPhone Shipments More Than Double in China in November, Rebuffing Huawei's Surge
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Apple iPhone Shipments More Than Double in China in November, Rebuffing Huawei's Surge

Foreign-branded smartphone shipments, led by Apple's iPhone, more than doubled in China in November 2025, signaling a strong rebound amid fierce competition from Huawei.

China to Hold 2026 Fuel Export Quotas Steady, Signaling a Calm but Tense Start for Energy Markets
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China to Hold 2026 Fuel Export Quotas Steady, Signaling a Calm but Tense Start for Energy Markets

China's first batch of 2026 fuel export quotas is set to remain unchanged from the previous year, according to Reuters sources. The move signals policy stability but leaves Asian energy markets guessing.

Weak Yuan Punches Hole in Europe's Trade Defenses, Sparking Calls for Drastic Tariffs
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Weak Yuan Punches Hole in Europe's Trade Defenses, Sparking Calls for Drastic Tariffs

A weakening Chinese yuan is neutralizing the European Union's trade defenses, according to new analysis. This is sparking calls for drastic, across-the-board tariffs amid fears of deindustrialization.

XRP ETFs Hit $1.25 Billion, But Price Remains Capped Below $1.91
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XRP ETFs Hit $1.25 Billion, But Price Remains Capped Below $1.91

XRP spot ETF net assets have crossed $1.25 billion on strong institutional demand, yet the price remains capped below the $1.90 resistance level. An analysis of what's next.

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $175M as BlackRock's IBIT Leads Pre-Christmas Outflows
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Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $175M as BlackRock's IBIT Leads Pre-Christmas Outflows

Bitcoin and ether spot ETFs experienced over $232 million in outflows ahead of Christmas, led by BlackRock's IBIT and Grayscale's GBTC, as traders reduced risk in a low-liquidity market.

China's Growth to Slow to 4.5% by 2026 as Property Slump Bites, Nikkei Survey Shows
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China's Growth to Slow to 4.5% by 2026 as Property Slump Bites, Nikkei Survey Shows

China's GDP growth is projected to slow to 4.5% by 2026, a Nikkei survey shows. A persistent property market slump is fueling weak domestic demand, weighing on the economy.

China's Jiangxi Copper to Acquire SolGold for $1.2B, Securing Major Ecuador Copper Mine
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China's Jiangxi Copper to Acquire SolGold for $1.2B, Securing Major Ecuador Copper Mine

Chinese state-owned miner Jiangxi Copper is set to acquire London-listed SolGold for $1.2 billion, gaining control of the massive Cascabel copper project in Ecuador amid a global resource scramble.

South Korea Egg Prices Top ₩7,000 as Bird Flu Culls 3 Million Hens
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South Korea Egg Prices Top ₩7,000 as Bird Flu Culls 3 Million Hens

Egg prices in South Korea have surged past ₩7,000 per carton amid a severe avian influenza outbreak that has led to the culling of 3 million hens. Is a major supply disruption imminent?