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.

Deepening decline and weakest retail sales growth in 3 years underline challenge for Beijing

Trump reaffirms support for Jewish Americans and all faiths, vows to defend religious freedom. VP Vance wishes Happy Hanukkah and prays for victims of Australian attack. Global leaders show solidarity. read more

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

Japan Tertiary Industry Index October +0.9% m/m (beats expected of +0.2% & prior +0.3%) Citi forecasts 2 RBA rate hikes in 2026, February followed by May, as inflation risks rise Indian rupee hits record low, downtrend remains despite likely RBI intervention China yuan hits 14-month high even as weak consumer demand clouds economic growth outlook…

South Korean regulators want to strengthen oversight of retail traders

Billionaire Mark Cuban warns AI will determine business survival. Companies must adopt AI, or they'll be left behind. read more

Chuck Schumer criticizes Donald Trump for mocking Americans struggling with health costs as "just pathetic." read more