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Cryptocurrencies

Trump crypto took US$100 million from a China businessman with red flags

Guren “Bobby” Zhou became one of the biggest buyers of tokens from Trump’s company.
Guren “Bobby” Zhou became one of the biggest buyers of tokens from Trump’s company.

US Senate advances landmark crypto Bill before heading on August recess

The Bill would create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and would be a big win for US President Donald Trump.
The Bill would create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and would be a big win for US President Donald Trump.

Trump could net big tax windfall in crypto Bill divestiture plan

US President Donald Trump reported earning US$1.4 billion (S$1.8 billion) from crypto and memecoin-related ventures in 2025.
US President Donald Trump reported earning US$1.4 billion (S$1.8 billion) from crypto and memecoin-related ventures in 2025.

Binance says RedotPay diverted users in $605 million lawsuit

FILE PHOTO: Representations of Binance coin cryptocurrency is seen in this illustration taken September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Representations of Binance coin cryptocurrency is seen in this illustration taken September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Hacked Bitcoin wallet maker Coinkite warns of AI failure to detect bug

Firms using AI to monitor security-critical code should undertake immediate reviews, Coinkite said in a blog post on its website.
Firms using AI to monitor security-critical code should undertake immediate reviews, Coinkite said in a blog post on its website.

FalconX cuts 10% of jobs amid crypto slump, including half of Singapore staff: Sources

FalconX is the latest crypto company to trim its workforce, following Crypto.com, Coinbase Global and Gemini Space Station, as the industry faces a prolonged bear market.
FalconX is the latest crypto company to trim its workforce, following Crypto.com, Coinbase Global and Gemini Space Station, as the industry faces a prolonged bear market.

Hackers target Bitcoin’s safest hiding place in ongoing Coldcard attack

Roughly 1,367 Bitcoin worth some US$86 million (S$110 million) had been drained from more than 4,500 wallets.
Roughly 1,367 Bitcoin worth some US$86 million (S$110 million) had been drained from more than 4,500 wallets.

Bitcoin weakens in Asia trading as Fed rate decision looms

The largest cryptocurrency fell as much as 2.3 per cent to US$63,414 (S$81,937) by 9am in Singapore, its lowest level in 11 days.
The largest cryptocurrency fell as much as 2.3 per cent to US$63,414 (S$81,937) by 9am in Singapore, its lowest level in 11 days.

Dollar hits one-month high on lingering chances of Fed hike

Against the Japanese yen, the dollar gained 0.05 per cent to 163.82, while sterling eased 0.02 per cent to US$1.3284.
Against the Japanese yen, the dollar gained 0.05 per cent to 163.82, while sterling eased 0.02 per cent to US$1.3284.

CXMT, Asia’s biggest IPO of 2026, puts crypto shadow market to the test

Memory chipmaker CXMT’s shares surged 472 per cent from their offer price when trading began on Shanghai’s Star Market on July 27.
Memory chipmaker CXMT’s shares surged 472 per cent from their offer price when trading began on Shanghai’s Star Market on July 27.

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