BitGo launches Global Markets unit for institutional crypto services
Led by former NYDIG executive Pete Janney, the division combines trading, financing, derivatives, settlement and investment services for institutional clients.
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Hut 8 completes $250 million share repurchase after selling about 3,102 Bitcoin
The Nasdaq-listed miner used Bitcoin-sale proceeds to fund repurchases as a $413.8 million digital-asset gain lifted third-quarter profit despite revenue missing consensus.
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Circle reports $865 million revenue as Arc launches and Tazapay deal expands payments
The stablecoin issuer posted higher earnings and USDC activity, completed ARC’s genesis mint and agreed to buy Singapore-based B2B payments platform Tazapay.
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VPG posts $85.1 million revenue as fiscal Q3 bookings exceed $100 million
Sensors bookings reached a record, while all three segments maintained book-to-bill ratios of at least 1.0 amid weaker earnings margins.
G10 central banks pause in October after 350 basis points of 2023 hikes
Canada was the only central bank among those overseeing the 10 most-traded currencies to raise rates, while inflation and oil prices stayed elevated.
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OCC issues first AI guidance for bank examiners, rejects separate risk framework
The guidance says oversight should reflect AI’s use, lender size and complexity rather than treating the technology as a standalone risk, according to reports dated Nov. 4.
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Hong Kong lawmakers pass crypto tax-reporting bill for 2027 data collection
The legislation adopts the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and amended Common Reporting Standard, setting timelines for provider data collection and international exchanges.
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GTA home sales rise 1.2% in October as lower prices support affordability
Seasonally adjusted sales increased to 5,274 units, while the home price index reached C$928,800 as higher borrowing costs were offset by lower selling prices.
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ECB sees euro-zone wage growth at 2.4% in next year’s third quarter
The ECB’s latest wage tracker points to slower pay growth in July-September 2027 as the central bank monitors inflation linked to the Iran war.
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1,086 BTC worth $85,076,390 transferred to Coinbase Institutional
The Bitcoin transfer originated from an unidentified wallet, with no further transaction details provided.
Democrats Signal Corruption Probe Into Trump Family Crypto Businesses
A Democratic takeover of Congress would put World Liberty Financial, UAE-linked investments, government financing and contract awards under scrutiny.
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Daou·CJ Consortium to sign 520 billion won JoongAng Ilbo share agreement
Daou Technology, Saramin, CJ and Shinsegae will become JoongAng Ilbo’s largest shareholder group as the publisher addresses liquidity pressures and debt risks.
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Seoul mayor urges Lee to support private and public redevelopment to speed housing supply
Oh Se-hoon challenged President Lee Jae-myung’s emphasis on public-led projects, citing private development’s role in Seoul’s housing supply and stalled Changsin redevelopment.
Google to invest $15 billion expanding Malaysian data centers
The buildout adds campuses in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, expands clean-energy and water infrastructure, and includes training programs for 800,000 Malaysians.
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Hoban Group becomes Hanjin KAL’s largest shareholder with 20.69% stake
Hoban Group leads Cho Won-tae and related parties by 0.11 percentage point, but Cho plans to buy 325,000 shares for 37 billion won.
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France services sector contracts at fastest pace since May as PMI falls to 46.2
France’s services PMI fell below 50 in October as weaker domestic demand, tighter financial conditions and rising costs weighed on activity and confidence.
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Google expands buyouts in five countries amid heavy AI investment
The voluntary exit program covers employees in Canada, France, Germany, Japan and Switzerland, while key AI and cloud teams appear excluded.
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FTSE 100 jumps as banks rally ahead of expected Bank of England rate hike
London’s blue-chip index climbed 1.18% as bank shares surged, while a weaker dollar after the Democrats’ US midterm sweep lifted gold and precious-metal miners.
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BP appoints former Shell executive Emma Lewis to lead Downstream from Jan. 4, 2027
Lewis will take over BP's downstream business as CEO Meg O'Neill seeks to strengthen the company's refining and fuels operations.
Bangladesh wage board agrees to raise garment workers’ minimum pay after protests
The board did not specify the increase, but said revised salaries could be paid from January after five days of demonstrations and clashes.
