🇸🇬 JUST IN: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Singapore’s leadership in digital assets and stablecoins at the APEC 2025 summit. https://t.co/lifrqE2jLw ...

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Singapore PM to discuss “increasing adoption and use of digital assets” among other things 👀 https://t.co/r5V0ac8DTg ...

RT vibhu (@vibhu)The anatomy of crypto misinformation, from what I gather:Large corp looking to reinvent itself with digital assets talks to wide range of crypto foundations looking for helpSome foundations move aggressively to make financial offers, setting expectation of an incentive bidding warUltimately, said large corp makes a decision based on what they think is best for their GTM comprehensivelyFoundations that lost the deal start spreading a rumor that they were outbid at a certain number because th ...

RT Grayscale (@Grayscale)Introducing Grayscale Solana Trust ETF (Ticker: $GSOL), offering investors exposure to @Solana $SOL, one of the fastest-growing digital assets.$GSOL features:⚡ Convenient Solana exposure paired with staking benefits.🔑 Exposure to a high-speed, low-cost blockchain. Solana’s unique software infrastructure enables it to handle thousands of transactions per second at scale.🌐 Participation in a blockchain built for everyone. First-time users, innovative businesses, and the world’s larges ...

Digital Assets & Innovation - Western Union CEO indicates that moving to digital assets represents "the next evolution" for the company [1]

RT CoinDesk Podcast Network (@CoinDeskPodcast)You wouldn't leave your apartment door open, your property holds value to you. Yet most people won't do the basics to secure their digital assets. @ArielWengroff67 from @Ledger breaks down the why for @SamEwen on this week's Gen C https://t.co/1I7PTorQAq ...

🇬🇧 BIG: British crypto firm KR1 is moving to the main board of the London Stock Exchange.Is this “the starter gun” for digital assets in the UK? https://t.co/F8JsL7KsQJ ...

Dmitry Tokarev, founder of crypto custodian Copper, is starting another business to tackle the rising security risks associated with managing your own digital assets https://t.co/6skEEOKAfq ...

US-China Relations & Global Economy - De-escalation between the US and China is viewed as beneficial for global confidence and growth [1][2] - Tariffs have had a neutral impact on the bank's business, with increased financial market activity offsetting deferred investments [3][5] - Trade rerouting presents a significant opportunity for the bank, particularly in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa [6] - Trade is likened to water, finding a way to flow, creating opportunities for the bank [5][7] Regional Performance & Investment - Saudi Arabia is experiencing an investment boom, driving growth for the bank [8][9] - Egypt is on a path of recovery, contributing to the bank's positive outlook in North Africa and the GCC [10] - The bank has invested heavily in its wealth management presence in Dubai to serve the region [11] Credit Environment & Risk - The bank sees no signs of stress in its portfolio, despite some credit fears in the market [14] - Private credit is considered to be managed by professional investors, with potential for losses in a downturn, but not a systemic risk [15][16] - The bank remains positive for the rest of the year and into next year, citing robust credit environment and increasing trade [17][18] Digital Assets & Cryptocurrency - The bank distinguishes between cryptocurrencies (speculative instruments) and digital assets like stablecoins (lubricant for the digital economy) [20][21] - The digitization of money is considered a profound evolution, with all money eventually becoming digital [23] - The bank plays a critical role in bridging the old and new economies in digital assets, operating a leading institutional-grade cryptocurrency custodian marketplace [24][25] - Regulatory divergence poses a challenge in the digital asset space [25] - The bank has a cryptocurrency trading license but faces capital charge limitations on overnight positions [26]

WSJ: Trump may announce his nominee for Federal Reserve Chair by year-end, ahead of Jerome Powell’s term ending in May 2026. The shortlist includes current Fed Governors Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman, NEC Director Kevin Hassett, former Governor Kevin Warsh, and BlackRock executive Rick Rieder. Based on past remarks and public reporting, all five are generally viewed as supportive of digital assets. https://t.co/X1YnWYyxtB ...