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MEXC and Payward Highlight Collaboration as Crypto and TradFi Converge at TOKEN2049
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, and Payward, the parent company of Kraken, shared their perspectives on the convergence of crypto and traditional finance during a TOKEN2049 Singapore panel. MEXC CEO Vugar Usi Zade and Payward Co-CEO Arjun Sethi, discussed how broader market access, retail demand and collaboration between platforms could shape the future of global trading.
EU states agree beefed-up European financial markets watchdog
EU finance ministers struck a deal Friday to establish a new, more powerful European securities watchdog as part of efforts to unify financial markets and strengthen the bloc's economy.
Ufunded Launches “Spotlight” Series, Documenting the Minds Shaping Modern Trading
Ufunded has introduced Spotlight, a new long-form content format created to shed light on the stories seldom discussed behind some of the most influential minds in the trading industry, and to document the individuals shaping its ongoing evolution.
Chinese AI tool pulled to prevent 'misuse' after South Korea hacks
Chinese AI cybersecurity tool Artex said it stopped programmers from accessing its source code, acknowledging misuse by "bad actors" after South Korea linked it to several recent bank hacks.
Asian stocks mostly up as traders weigh AI, oil dips after surge
Asian stocks mostly rose Friday as traders weighed the outlook for the AI investment boom, with support coming from a drop in oil prices after Donald Trump ruled out a pre-election strike on Iran.
Saint Laurent designer Vaccarello leaves after glittering decade
Belgian fashion designer Anthony Vaccarello is to leave Saint Laurent after a decade in charge, having overseen a surge in revenues at the French house and a last gold-themed catwalk show that was hailed as one of his best.
Activists hope trial will stop 'forever chemicals' at Italy plant
Egio Spineto filters his water and avoids eating locally grown produce in case it is contaminated, but the chemicals from a factory near his home in northern Italy are in the very air he breathes.
New York mayor says asking Trump to withdraw ICE after shooting
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday he would ask US President Donald Trump to remove federal immigration agents from the city as tensions flared over the latest shooting involving ICE.
Asian stocks mixed amid AI concerns, oil dips after surge
Asian stocks headed into the weekend on a mixed note on Friday with tech weighed by renewed concerns about the AI investment boom, while support came from a drop in oil prices after Donald Trump ruled out a pre-election strike on Iran.
Russian strikes kill 30 in Ukraine frontline city, talks set in US
Ukraine on Thursday accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians after 30 people were killed when two buses were blown up in the frontline city of Kramatorsk, in one of the deadliest attacks in weeks.
OpenAI revenue gap report rattles AI stocks
OpenAI is bringing in about $20 billion less in annualized revenue than investors had been led to believe, the Financial Times reported Thursday, raising questions about the solidity of the AI business.
Nigeria looks to ease fuel prices as election looms
Nigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operators.
Trump gives 'national treasure' Musk top US medal after rift
Donald Trump presented Elon Musk with the top US science medal on Thursday, as the rocket tycoon fully returned to the president's orbit after an explosive bust-up.
Saudi kindergarten hit by debris as Houthis say Riyadh airport targeted
The Saudi civil defence agency said a kindergarten and a medical complex in Riyadh were damaged by debris from a missile interception on Thursday, as Yemen's Houthis announced attacks targeting the capital's airport.
Protests, clashes as S. African anti-migrant tensions reignite
South African protesters clashed with foreign nationals on Thursday, police and an AFP reporter said, as tensions over migration were reignited by a court order that government must restart processing asylum applications.
B2PRIME Welcomes Christina Barbash as Commercial Manager
At B2PRIME, believes that building strong business relationships starts with investing in people who understand the market inside and out. That's why we're pleased to welcome Christina Barbash to the team as the new Commercial Manager. Her appointment is another step in an ongoing commitment to bringing experienced professionals on board in order to strengthen the product offering and client relationships.
After botched US execution, Christa Pike walking, mentally 'foggy': lawyer
The convicted US killer who survived a botched execution was walking around her hospital room though she was mentally "foggy," her lawyer said in an interview broadcast Thursday.
'Stunned' Madrid mourns pensioner who sparked housing protests
One of hundreds of housing protesters camping in central Madrid, Aitana Lopez felt duty-bound to pay tribute to a pensioner whose eviction sparked a movement that culminated in early elections.
Riyadh kindergarten hit by interception debris as Houthis say targeted airport
The Saudi civil defence agency said a kindergarten and a medical complex in Riyadh were damaged by debris from a missile interception on Thursday, after Yemen's Houthis said they had targeted the capital's airport.
Alex Bodi mizează, alături de CRIF, pe investiții transparente și pe prevenirea riguroasă a spălării banilor
Antreprenorul român Alex Bodi acordă o atenție deosebită prevenirii spălării banilor în cadrul planurilor sale actuale de investiții și dezvoltare internațională. Colaborarea contractuală cu CRIF urmărește să asigure un cadru solid pentru verificarea clienților, a partenerilor de afaceri și a legăturilor dintre companii. Obiectivul prioritar este respectarea permanentă a reglementărilor aplicabile în domeniul prevenirii și combaterii spălării banilor (AML) și, implicit, protejarea proiectelor sale economice împotriva riscurilor juridice, financiare și reputaționale care pot fi evitate.
Bid by Italy's Intesa bank to take over MPS gets boost
The main shareholders of Italy's Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) have boosted the chances of a takeover by Intesa Sanpaolo -- a deal that would create the eurozone's second-largest bank.
Gulf Labs, Part of Thailand’s $27 Billion GULF Group, Goes Live as an Injective Validator
The multifaceted collaboration combines network validation, tokenization and stablecoins, national distribution, education, and institutional infrastructure.
Stablecoins Are Quietly Becoming Business Infrastructure, NOWPayments Data Shows
SaaS and eCommerce increased their combined share from 48.26% to 55.54%, while Trading moved from 14.07% to 13.15%.
Rwanda to host F1 Grand Prix: sources close to both sides
Rwanda will host an F1 Grand Prix, sources in the government and close to the sport's governing body told AFP Thursday, marking the first race in decades on the African continent.
Britain's Burnham says open to Germany joining warplane project
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Thursday that he was open to having Germany join a next-generation fighter jet project, after the collapse of a Franco-German warplane programme.
WhiteBIT Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network Support, Powered by Voltage
WhiteBIT, a global crypto exchange serving 10 million users, launches support for the Bitcoin Lightning Network, giving customers a faster and more efficient way to move Bitcoin across deposits, top-ups, withdrawals, send-and-receive flows, and QR payments. The launch is powered by Voltage, a Bitcoin and Lightning infrastructure provider that helps businesses bring reliable Lightning payments and liquidity operations to production.
ONAR Advances Nasdaq Listing Preparation Following Advertise Purple Acquisition and Financing
Interim CFO appointment connects financial integration and reporting readiness with the company’s expanded marketing platform.
Oil surges, stocks sink as US reportedly eyes fresh Iran strikes
Oil prices soared more than five percent Thursday following reports that the United States could launch fresh attacks on Iran before next month's midterm elections, risking further supply disruptions.
France struggles to wean social housing off gas
As France recovers from a sweltering summer where thousands died in gruelling heatwaves, the country now faces a dilemma of how to heat itself during the winter as natural gas prices soar.
Germany lifts GDP forecast as economy withstands Iran war
Germany on Thursday sharply raised its growth forecast for this year, saying Europe's biggest economy had withstood the Iran war energy shock and was benefiting from the global AI boom.
Alex Bodi pushes ahead with expansion: ALIX LASERS showroom planned for Bucharest
Romanian businessman Alex Bodi combines international connections with substantial investments running into many millions and ventures into new business areas. On 19 September 2026, Bodi visited ALIX LASERS in Germany, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of AI-powered aesthetic laser systems, and held intensive, final-stage contract negotiations with Head of Operations Dieter Eitner about opening a showroom in Bucharest before the end of 2026. The venture could mark another milestone in Bodi’s expansion across multiple sectors.
Taiwan says exports hit record in September on AI demand
Taiwan's exports hit a record high of $87.2 billion in September, the government said Thursday, thanks to skyrocketing global demand for artificial intelligence hardware.