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Stablecoins open the way for intelligent payments in Singapore

Singapore now has more than 130,000 merchants that accept payments from international wallets through the Alipay+ and GrabPay networks.
Singapore now has more than 130,000 merchants that accept payments from international wallets through the Alipay+ and GrabPay networks.

Gold, Bitcoin and REITs: What investors should consider for their portfolios in 2026

Gold is highlighted as a safe haven asset, with gold prices rising to US$4,470 per ounce, and Bitcoin shows resilience amid uncertainty.
Gold is highlighted as a safe haven asset, with gold prices rising to US$4,470 per ounce, and Bitcoin shows resilience amid uncertainty.

Trump says he has no issue with his family’s foreign business deals

US President Donald Trump said he received many votes during the US elections because he backed cryptocurrencies.
US President Donald Trump said he received many votes during the US elections because he backed cryptocurrencies.

Why Cambodia handed over Chen Zhi, accused of billion-dollar crypto scam, to China

Cambodia extradited Chen Zhi, 38, to China in response to a request from Beijing.
Cambodia extradited Chen Zhi, 38, to China in response to a request from Beijing.

Trump firm to start new cryptocurrency for shareholders

The TRUMP cryptocurrency is down 93 per cent since hitting a peak on Jan 19, while MELANIA is down 99 per cent since its all-time high on Jan 20.
The TRUMP cryptocurrency is down 93 per cent since hitting a peak on Jan 19, while MELANIA is down 99 per cent since its all-time high on Jan 20.

How company bets on Bitcoin can backfire

Many companies borrowed money to buy bitcoin, betting that its price would keep rising.
Many companies borrowed money to buy bitcoin, betting that its price would keep rising.

Crypto for Christmas? Gen Zers are cautiously open to the idea

Even with market volatility, some younger Americans appear open to unwrapping bitcoin or ethereum gifts this holiday season.
Even with market volatility, some younger Americans appear open to unwrapping bitcoin or ethereum gifts this holiday season.

What Trump’s embrace of crypto has unleashed

Declaring himself the first “crypto president”, Mr Trump ended a regulatory crackdown on crypto companies.
Declaring himself the first “crypto president”, Mr Trump ended a regulatory crackdown on crypto companies.

North Korea stole $2.57b of crypto in 2025, report says

A sharp jump from 2024 underscores North Korea’s growing ability to pull off massive heists.
A sharp jump from 2024 underscores North Korea’s growing ability to pull off massive heists.

Nasdaq seeks to extend market hours as Wall Street gears up for round-the-clock trading

Nasdaq’s filing with the SEC will mark its first formal step towards rolling out round-the-clock trading, five days a week.
Nasdaq’s filing with the SEC will mark its first formal step towards rolling out round-the-clock trading, five days a week.

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