HKMA Finalizes Stablecoin Regulations Ahead of Aug. 1 Rollout
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has finalized its regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, releasing two comprehensive sets of guidelines that will come into force on August 1, 2025. These rules aim to bring greater oversight to Hong Kong’s crypto...
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China FDI Falls 15.2% in H1 2025, But High-Tech Draws Foreign Interest
🌏 Key Takeaways 📊 China FDI Overview: Foreign Direct Investment in H1 2025 China’s FDI in the first half of 2025 fell 15.2% year-on-year, totaling CNY 423.23 billion. Investment trends shifted away from broader sectors, even as high-tech industry areas...
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US-EU Trade Agreement Boosts Global Stocks and Euro Amid Policy-Heavy Week
Global stocks rallied and the euro climbed on Monday following a newly reached trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. The deal, which imposes a 15% baseline tariff on most European goods—half of the originally threatened rate—boosted...
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AI in Smart Contract Development: Why Experts Say It Will Make Crypto Safer
Despite warnings about AI-generated insecure code, crypto developers argue that AI-assisted programming will enhance security in Web3. A November 2024 report by the Center for Security and Emerging Technology claimed that AI-generated code could create a cybersecurity feedback loop, with...
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U.S. Premarket Stock Movers: Intel Slumps 8%, Deckers Soars 12%, Centene Tumbles 13%
U.S. stock futures were slightly higher on Friday as investors digested a wave of corporate earnings and looked ahead to next week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting. Among the key factors influencing the market were the U.S. premarket stock movers in...
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