Bank Indonesia launches plans for a digital rupiah backed by government bonds, reflecting ongoing efforts to integrate blockchain into monetary operations.
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Year: 2025
Trump directs nuclear weapons testing to resume for first time in over 30 years
It is necessary for the US to keep pace with weapons programmes in China and Russia, the president says.
Dozens dead in ‘total devastation’ left behind by Hurricane Melissa
The hurricane – Jamaica’s worst to date – was downgraded from a category five storm on Wednesday.
K-pop group NewJeans loses legal battle against agency
A South Korean court rules that the act’s contract with the label, which runs until 2029, is valid.
Sudan RSF chief promises investigation as anger mounts over el-Fasher killings
The announcement comes after growing reports of mass killings, including of patients at a hospital.
Trump hails ‘amazing’ meeting with China’s Xi but no formal trade deal agreed
The US president and his Chinese counterpart met face-to-face for the first time in six years.
Five new suspects arrested over Louvre jewellery theft
They were arrested on Wednesday night in the Paris region, Paris’ public prosecutor said.
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Holds $108K After Fed Rate Cut Sparks Volatility
Bitcoin trades near $108,850 after the Fed’s rate cut to 4.00%, as Germany pushes to classify BTC as a national asset and TeraWulf pivots toward AI.
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MetaMask Maker Consensys Picks JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs for IPO: Report
Blockchain infrastructure firm Consensys is preparing for an IPO and has chosen JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs as lead underwriters.
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Mastercard Is Finalizing $2B Deal for Crypto Settlement Platform Zerohash: Report
Mastercard is reportedly nearing a $2b deal to acquire crypto infrastructure firm Zero Hash, expanding its reach into stablecoin and on-chain settlement.
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