Global Billionaire Count Jumps by 287 as Total Wealth Climbs to $15.8 Trillion
The number of dollar billionaires worldwide rose by 287 over the past year, reaching 2,919 individuals as total global billionaire wealth expanded 13% to $15.8 trillion.
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Singapore’s SGX and Nasdaq Launch Dual-Listing Bridge to Boost Market Competitiveness
Singapore Exchange and Nasdaq have unveiled a dual-listing framework allowing large companies to list in both markets using a single regulatory process. The move aims to enhance liquidity, global access, and competitiveness of Singapore’s equity market.
U.S. and Switzerland Reach Trade Deal Reducing Tariffs to 15%
The United States and Switzerland agreed on a framework trade deal that cuts U.S. tariffs on Swiss exports from 39% to 15% and secures $200 billion in Swiss investment in the U.S. through 2028.
Insta360 Rewards Employees With Solid Gold Keyboard Keys Worth $45,000
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Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
Chinese camera maker Insta360 gifted employees solid gold keyboard keys as annual bonuses, with one ‘spacebar’ key alone worth about $45,000, symbolizing recognition and stability amid market volatility.
Bill Gates Predicts AI Will Cut Workweek to Two Days
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Oleg Petrenko
• 3 mins read
Bill Gates says artificial intelligence could replace most jobs within a decade, leading to a two-day workweek and forcing society to rethink the role of human labor.
Indonesia’s Digital Rupiah Set to Include Bond-Backed Stablecoin Variant
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Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
Indonesia’s central bank plans to launch a stablecoin-style companion to the digital rupiah, backed by government bonds, integrating blockchain into its monetary system.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again as Shutdown Clouds Economic Outlook
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Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75%-4.00%, marking the second consecutive cut this year as economic uncertainty deepens amid a prolonged government shutdown.
Trump Family’s Crypto Boom Spurs Conflict of Interest Questions
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Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
An investigation reveals the Trump family earned nearly $864 million in crypto-related ventures during the first half of 2025, raising ethics concerns amid links to foreign investors and regulated markets.
Ro Khanna Proposes Ban on Crypto Trading for Trump Family and Federal Officials
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Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
Democratic Representative Ro Khanna is introducing legislation to bar the president, congressional members and their families from trading cryptocurrencies, citing mounting concerns about conflicts of interest and influence from the crypto industry.
Mike Selig Nominated for CFTC Chair Amid Crypto Oversight Surge
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Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
President Donald Trump has nominated Mike Selig to become the next chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), signaling an imminent shift in crypto regulation and agency leadership.
Canada Preps Stablecoin Regulations Ahead of 2026 Federal Budget
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Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
Canada’s federal government is set to introduce a comprehensive regulatory regime for stablecoins in its next budget, signalling a structural shift toward digital-asset payment infrastructure.
U.S. Inflation Holds at 3% in September Despite Market Hopes for Cooling
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Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
The U.S. Consumer Price Index rose 3% year-over-year in September, maintaining pressure on household budgets and complicating the outlook for future interest-rate cuts.
HSBC Expects Gold’s ‘Bull Wave’ to Reach $5,000 an Ounce in 2026
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Oleg Petrenko
• 3 mins read
HSBC has joined a growing number of major banks forecasting gold at $5,000 per ounce by 2026, as geopolitical tensions, central bank demand, and policy uncertainty fuel one of the strongest bull markets in decades.
Gold’s Market Value Surpasses $30 Trillion for the First Time in History
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Oleg Petrenko
• 3 mins read
Gold’s global market capitalization has surpassed $30 trillion for the first time ever, fueled by record prices above $4,280 per ounce and sustained safe-haven demand amid global uncertainty.
Gold Tops $4,200 an Ounce in Fresh Record as Safe-Haven Demand Accelerates
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Oleg Petrenko
• 3 mins read
Gold prices hit a new all-time high above $4,200 per ounce as investors reacted to deepening U.S.-China trade tensions and rising bets on further Federal Reserve rate cuts.