🇸🇬 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 ...

Digital Assets & Government Policy - US Treasury Secretary met with Singapore PM to discuss "increasing adoption and use of digital assets"[1]

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 ...

Product Launch - Grayscale launches Grayscale Solana Trust ETF (Ticker: $GSOL), providing investors exposure to Solana ($SOL) [1] - $GSOL offers convenient Solana exposure paired with staking benefits [1] Solana Highlights - Solana is a fast-growing digital asset [1] - Solana is a high-speed, low-cost blockchain [1] - Solana's infrastructure enables it to handle thousands of transactions per second at scale [1] - Solana is a blockchain built for everyone, including first-time users, businesses, and financial institutions [2]

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 ...

New Venture - Dmitry Tokarev, the founder of crypto custodian Copper, is launching a new business [1] - The new business aims to address the increasing security risks associated with self-custody of digital assets [1]

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]

Potential Fed Chair Nominee - Trump may announce his nominee for Federal Reserve Chair by year-end [1] - Jerome Powell's term ends in May 2026 [1] - Shortlist includes Christopher Waller, Michelle Bowman, Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, and Rick Rieder [1] Digital Asset Stance - All five candidates are generally viewed as supportive of digital assets [1]