04:17
SMBC in talks to raise VPBank stake to approximately 20%
The Japanese lender paid $1.5 billion for its initial holding in 2023, but negotiations remain divided over valuation and the purchase structure.
04:17
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Iran presents U.S. with 60-day ceasefire roadmap tied to Hormuz reopening
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Ondo launches BlackRock-developed tokenized portfolios
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Federal Reserve proposes stablecoin rules under GENIUS Act
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Bitget reports $351.6 million attack; stolen XRP linked to July AFX hack
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President Trump considers allowing Chinese automakers to build EVs in US
News Flow
Sep 25
02:40
Dormant wallet transfers 4,500 BTC worth $381.38 million after four years
Wallet bc1qln moved the Bitcoin after more than four years of inactivity, drawing attention as a notable recent whale transaction.
02:35
Japan says Trump raised yen weakness with Prime Minister Takaichi as dollar-yen falls to 158.33
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said President Trump voiced concerns in New York, while Japan pledged continued exchange-rate coordination with Washington.
02:35
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00:28
Evercrest, also known as Kelp DAO, files claim against LayerZero CEO
The British Columbia lawsuit over the rsETH bridge exploit alleges LayerZero security failures, while KelpDAO says it has since upgraded the bridge standard.
00:22
BHP resumes Escondida mine operations progressively after worker fatality
The world’s largest copper mine was suspended after a maintenance accident, with safety assessments and regulatory requirements guiding the restart.
00:22
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00:11
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs record $191 million in daily inflows
BlackRock’s IBIT led the sixth consecutive day of net subscriptions, with reports putting client Bitcoin purchases at $162.63 million and cumulative IBIT inflows at $65.185 billion.
Sep 24
23:36
Aave transfers 167.5 million USDC to Unknown Whale 1
The transaction involved USDC valued at $167,540,200, according to the reported transfer data.
23:23
Trump to address Washington innovation event as AI debate intensifies
The daylong Washington program will feature technology leaders and administration officials as Trump and Mike Johnson plan a separate meeting with tech CEOs.
23:23
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23:09
Tesla begins high-volume Semi production at Nevada factory
Elon Musk said the dedicated Sparks facility targets annual output of 50,000 electric trucks as Tesla adds major freight customers.
23:09
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23:07
UK consumer confidence rises to -13, highest since August 2024
The unexpected improvement reflected stronger views on household finances and the economic outlook, while rising inflation, energy and fuel costs threaten to weaken sentiment.
23:07
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22:59
Block joins x402 Foundation to add Bitcoin Lightning support for AI-agent payments
The open protocol uses HTTP 402 responses to let software pay for APIs and digital services, while Block contributes Lightning to expand its settlement options.
22:16
Trump-Xi White House dinner set to draw tech leaders amid trade talks
AMD's Lisa Su said she will attend Thursday's gathering as tariffs, critical minerals, semiconductors and an AI-safety notification channel remain under discussion.
22:16
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21:38
MGM weighs bid for People Inc., which owns roughly 27% stake
The potential transaction follows People’s withdrawal of its own proposal to buy MGM and could reshape the companies’ unusual acquisition standoff.
21:38
21:35
EQIBank seeks return of $89 million seized by US authorities
The Dominica-licensed digital bank faces liquidation risk after the seizure, while Tether reported exposure below 0.034% of assets and has not disclosed its offshore-bank reserves.
20:21
Ondo Finance sale effort disputed amid control battle after founder's death
Ondo denies seeking buyers as Acting CEO and President Ian De Bode oversees ordinary operations under court-ordered restrictions.
20:17
Smartsheet faces securities class action over undisclosed Blackstone-Vista offers
Pomerantz alleges Smartsheet repurchased shares below acquisition prices offered by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners before publicly disclosing their bid.
20:17
20:13
Bullish, Equiniti form issuer-sponsored token coalition with Alpaca, Apex and DriveWealth
The group will develop common standards for technology, payments and custody as issuer-linked stock tokens preserve shareholder rights and support limited on-chain trading.
20:13
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20:12
Binance transfers 500 million USDT to Tether Treasury
The transfer was valued at $499,769,999, according to the transaction alert.
20:08
Akamai expands Anthropic AI deal with warrant for up to 5% stake
The seven-year cloud-services commitment starts at $11.6 billion and can rise to $20.6 billion, with revenue expected to ramp toward $1.7 billion annually by late 2028.
20:08
19:48
Japanese Bank Shares Rise as Higher Bond Yields Boost Margin Outlook
Mizuho, Sumitomo Mitsui, Mitsubishi UFJ, Japan Post Bank and Resona gained as investors priced in higher lending returns and further Bank of Japan tightening.
19:48
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