Deal could push AI start-up’s valuation above $500bn and involve it using the cloud giant’s chips

Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in November, reinforcing signs that the city-state’s trade cycle remains firmly in recovery mode as global demand stabilises. Official data released by Enterprise Singapore showed NODX rose 11.6% year on year, comfortably beating market expectations for a 7.0% increase. The headline gain was supported by both…

Reserve Bank of India FX intervention to support the rupee Singapore central bank (MAS) survey shows stronger 2025 growth, policy seen on hold Singapore exports beat expectations as electronics and pharma lift NODX China slowdown raises downside risks for AUD and Australian assets Strong exports lift BoJ hike odds as Japan recovery gathers pace -…

Newly proposed legislation could see the US Treasury, FinCEN, the Secret Service, and law enforcement coordinate to catch crypto scammers and fraudsters.

Cloudflare found over 5% of global emails were malicious in 2025, peaking at nearly 10% in November, with more than half of them containing deceptive links.

So, what'd I miss during the break? ;) There was no shortage of action in markets in the past week, not least with the Fed delivering one final 25 bps rate cut to wrap up the year. Now, the race for Fed chair is also reportedly heating up with Kevin Warsh pipped to be the…

SEC chair Paul Atkins says the agency must find how to allow people to use blockchain privacy tools “without immediately falling under suspicion.”

Users can now buy, swap, send, and receive Bitcoin directly within the popular Ethereum-focused wallet, expanding its multichain reach.

Japan Tertiary Industry Index October +0.9% m/m beats expected of +0.2% & prior +0.3% USD/JPY has hit a new session low around 151.21. --- The Japan Tertiary Industry Index measures monthly changes in output across Japan’s service sector, which accounts for roughly 70% of the economy. Compiled by the Ministry of Economy, Trade…

Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said that consumers can expect relief from the relentless rise in electricity prices, and even declines later in the term of President Donald Trump. read more