TikTok US$25b Thailand Buildout Expands Data Hubs

TikTok investment drives Thailand expansion with new data servers and digital infrastructure, as tiktok updates detail the rollout and capacity plans in 2026.

Gold Futures Return to Hong Kong as Demand Rises

Gold futures are returning to Hong Kong as Hong Kong Exchange prepares a relaunch, tracking mainland flows, price discovery and risk hedging across Asia.

World Liberty Financial sues Justin Sun over claims

The Trump family crypto lawsuit escalates as World Liberty Financial targets Justin Sun, alleging damaging statements that intensified crypto defamation claims.

JPEX Fraud Case: 10 Defendants Remanded in HK

Hong Kong courts remand 10 defendants in the JPEX cryptocurrency fraud case, sharpening focus on financial fraud risks and future crypto rules.

Bitcoin Slips Below US$90,000 as AI Profit Fears Trigger Risk-Off Mood

Bitcoin fell below the US$90,000 mark on Thursday, extending a broader sell-off across cryptocurrencies as renewed doubts about artificial intelligence profitability dampened global risk appetite. The move underscored how closely digital assets remain tied to sentiment in technology stocks, with investors growing more

Ethereum prioritises survivability over yield as Vitalik warns of deeper systemic risks

Ethereum’s core mission goes beyond returns Ethereum is not competing for marginal yield advantages, according to its co founder Vitalik Buterin. Instead, the network’s primary focus remains something far more fundamental, worst case survivability and permissionless access. In recent comments, Buterin pushed back

Bitcoin enters liquidity danger zone as Japan’s long term yields hit historic highs

A shock from Japan ripples through global markets Bitcoin is facing renewed pressure from an unexpected source as Japan’s 30 year government bond yield breaks through levels not seen in decades. The move reflects a major shift in global liquidity conditions and is

China’s gold buying spree reveals how smart money is hedging against global risk

A quiet but persistent shift in China’s reserve strategy China’s central bank has been steadily accumulating gold, a move that is attracting renewed attention from global markets. The People’s Bank of China has now recorded its thirteenth consecutive month of gold purchases, extending

Will stablecoins thrive globally without China?

Stablecoins find traction beyond traditional finance Stablecoins have quietly become one of the most widely used financial instruments in the digital economy. Pegged to fiat currencies and designed to minimise volatility, they now process an estimated 46 trillion dollars in transactions annually, a

Asia Is Quietly Building a Counterweight to the Dollar Stablecoin Empire, and the West Isn’t Ready

A shift unfolding beyond the spotlight While global attention remains fixed on dollar backed stablecoins, a quieter transformation is taking place across Asia. Governments, financial institutions and technology firms are steadily building a comprehensive stablecoin and digital currency infrastructure that could challenge the