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SpaceX Slide and Kimi K3 Launch Fuel Fears of AI Stock Bubble

Key Takeaways SpaceX closed below $120 after seven consecutive declines, extending its loss from the $135 IPO price. Kimi K3’s strong reception reinforces concerns that Chinese developers can deliver competitive AI models at substantially lower prices. Upcoming SpaceX earnings, Starship testing and post-IPO share unlocks could determine whether the decline stabilizes or deepens. SpaceX Decline…

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[Op-Ed] Paul Soliman: Q-Day Is Coming: Why Governments, Blockchains, and Real-World Assets Must Prepare Now

Governments are no longer treating post-quantum security as a distant research problem. They are turning it into policy, procurement requirements, migration deadlines, and national infrastructure programs. Paul Soliman is the Founder and CEO/CTO of Hacktiv Colab Inc. and Chairman and Group CEO of BayaniChain, where he leads initiatives in blockchain, enterprise tech, and digital nation-building….

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Europe’s Top Official Urges FIFA to Act

Key Takeaways The Secretary General wants FIFA talks on an integrity framework for the 2030 World Cup. Berset says player-action betting and FIFA’s prediction deal widen fraud risks. FIFA says its partner already uses live monitoring and information sharing. FIFA’s Promised Safeguards May Not be Sufficient Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset called on…

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7-Eleven Expands Cashless Payments Across Nearly All Philippine Stores

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Philippine Seven Corp. (PSC), the exclusive licensee of 7-Eleven in the Philippines, announced that digital payment acceptance has expanded to 98 percent of its nationwide store network, with plans to reach 100 percent coverage. Digital…

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Taiwan Court Jails Cointhink Fraud Leader for 22 Years After USDT Scheme Hit 1,539 People

Key Takeaways Shih received a 22-year prison sentence in Taiwan for leading the Cointhink crypto fraud ring. The ring laundered $71.3 million USD via Tether’s USDT, exposing risks in unverified crypto exchange platforms. Suspect Shih can appeal his 22-year sentence while prosecutors seek to seize assets from 14 defendants. Deceptive Credentials Exploited Victims The mastermind…

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Vietnam to Fine Retail Investors for Trading Through Unlicensed Crypto Platforms

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Vietnamese government promulgated Decree No. 284/2026/NĐ-CP, establishing administrative sanctions for violations related to crypto assets and the crypto asset market. The decree sets specific fines, operational suspensions, and remedial measures for unauthorized market activities,…

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Most Banks Dropped Transfer Fees. BSP Is Now Reviewing Those That Didn’t

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is currently evaluating compliance reports and cost breakdowns submitted by financial institutions and e-wallet operators that have yet to fully waive or significantly slash interbank transfer charges. According to…

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