Beijing rules out launch of yuan stablecoin, doubles down on state-controlled digital currency
China’s ban on yuan stablecoins reinforces state control over digital currency, limiting private sector innovation and centralizing financial power. The post Beijing rules out launch of yuan stablecoin, doubles down on state-controlled digital currency appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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BTC, ETH, XRP Whales Step Up Accumulation as CryptoQuant Sees the Bear Market Nearing Its End
Large Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP holders continued accumulating during recent market weakness, analytics firm CryptoQuant said. The firm’s weekly report, Buying the Bear: A Signal of the Bear Market’s Final Stage, examined the recent accumulation by the largest wallets. It said the steady buying reflects behavior often seen during...
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South Korea’s chip industry powers economic recovery as semiconductor equipment investment surges 75.9%
South Korea’s semiconductor boom boosts economic growth, but risks like inflation and geopolitical tensions could temper long-term stability. The post South Korea’s chip industry powers economic recovery as semiconductor equipment investment surges 75.9% appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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US stocks’ open interest hits $2B on crypto exchanges, surpassing precious metals for the first time
The shift in open interest signals a growing integration of traditional finance into crypto markets, potentially reshaping investment strategies. The post US stocks’ open interest hits $2B on crypto exchanges, surpassing precious metals for the first time appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Sony and TSMC lay groundwork for $6B joint factory in Japan
The joint venture could bolster Japan’s semiconductor industry, enhancing its global competitiveness and technological innovation capacity. The post Sony and TSMC lay groundwork for $6B joint factory in Japan appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Hedge funds resume shorting after biggest short squeeze since 2020
Hedge funds’ cautious return to shorting highlights the ongoing volatility and adaptability required in navigating geopolitical and market shifts. The post Hedge funds resume shorting after biggest short squeeze since 2020 appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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US dollar nears two-month low ahead of inflation data as weak jobs report reshapes Fed expectations
The dollar’s decline and shifting Fed expectations highlight the delicate balance between economic cooling and inflation control strategies. The post US dollar nears two-month low ahead of inflation data as weak jobs report reshapes Fed expectations appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Australia requires government approval for Chinese investors selling rare earths holdings
Australia’s move to limit Chinese influence in rare earths highlights a strategic shift towards securing critical mineral supply chains. The post Australia requires government approval for Chinese investors selling rare earths holdings appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Taiwan plans record NT$1.1T military budget for 2027
Taiwan’s increased military budget signals a strategic shift towards self-reliance and regional stability, impacting global defense dynamics. The post Taiwan plans record NT$1.1T military budget for 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Sony and TSMC plan 2029 mass production of next-gen image sensors
The Sony-TSMC venture could reshape global semiconductor dynamics, bolstering Japan’s tech influence and advancing physical AI applications. The post Sony and TSMC plan 2029 mass production of next-gen image sensors appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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