JPMorgan Launches Deposit Token, Accelerating Its Digital-Asset Push
NEW YORK, 13 November 2025 – JPMorgan Chase & Co. is rolling out its deposit token, JPM Coin, for institutional clients, marking a significant step in its strategy…
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Malaysian Ringgit Hits Over One-Year High as Asian Stocks Extend Gains
Kuala Lumpur, 12 November 2025 – The Malaysian ringgit surged to RM4.118 per U.S. dollar, reaching its strongest level in over a year on Wednesday amid a broader…
Vipshop Eyes Hong Kong Listing to Broaden Asian Investor Reach
ASIA, 12 November 2025 – U.S.-listed Chinese e-commerce platform Vipshop Holdings Ltd. is reportedly considering a secondary listing in Hong Kong, in a move that could bolster its…
China Accuses U.S. of Orchestrating $13 Billion Bitcoin Hack
Beijing, 11 November 2025 — Chinese authorities have accused the U.S. government of seizing approximately 127,000 bitcoin, worth about US$13 billion, which were originally stolen in a 2020…
Australian Business Activity Strengthens in October Despite Slight Dip in Confidence
Sydney, 11 November 2025 – Australian business activity accelerated in October, signalling continued resilience in the country’s corporate sector even as confidence edged slightly lower, according to the…
Japanese Stocks Advance as Optimism Grows Over Potential End to U.S. Government Shutdown
Tokyo, 11 November 2025 – Japanese shares climbed on Monday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as investor sentiment brightened amid renewed optimism that the United States may…
Dollar-Funding Carry Trades Set to Outperform Global Stock Markets, Analysts Warn
London/New York, 11 November 2025 – A growing wave of carry-trade activity, borrowing in the U.S. dollar to invest in higher-yielding currencies and assets, is now being positioned…
Gold Steady After U.S. Rate-Cut Hopes Drive Biggest Surge Since May
London, 11 November 2025 – Gold edged higher in early Asian trade, buoyed by renewed bets that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates as early as December,…
Visa & Mastercard Settle 20-Year U.S. Merchant Fee Dispute
New York, 10 November 2025 – Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. have reached a landmark settlement to end a long-running legal battle with U.S. merchants over card-network fees…
Global Stock Markets Surge on Hopes of U.S. Government Shutdown Resolution
New York / London, 10 November 2025 – Global stock markets rallied strongly on Monday after a procedural vote in the U.S. Senate advanced legislation to reopen the…