Animoca puts Currenc merger on ice, delaying its Nasdaq debut
Animoca Brands suspended its reverse merger talks with Currenc but said it remains committed to pursuing a listing on a major exchange. Source：Cointelegraph
Australian 40-year economic outlook recognizes ‘AI revolution,’ omits crypto
Treasury named AI among five major transitions expected to reshape Australia’s economy, while Coinbase says the report overlooks the digital financial…
Dogecoin leads market rebound with 15% pump, bitcoin steady above $85,000
A wave of forced buying that cost short sellers $844 million has run its course, leaving the largest cryptocurrency flat over the past hour and ZEC the only…
Cardano joins Solana, XRP Ledger in race to power AI agent payments
The official x402 kit now includes Cardano tools for apps and AI agents to pay with ADA and other network tokens, though the facilitator has so far only been…
Kakao Pay, KakaoBank to explore stablecoin opportunities with Fireblocks
Kakao Pay and KakaoBank are exploring digital asset opportunities with Fireblocks, including infrastructure for stablecoins. Source：Cointelegraph
Bitcoin hits an 8-month high — and sends a clear message about risk appetite right now
The lack of clarity around crypto’s regulatory framework hasn’t stopped bitcoin from surging, as investors haven’t abandoned hopes for clearer U.S. rules.…
My husband and I are in our 50s and have no kids. We have $2 million in IRAs and 401(k)s. Do we really need a will?
“We have no debt and own our primary home, a vacation home, as well as my mother’s home in another state.” Source：MarketWatch
As the S&P 500 nears a new record high, there are signs of weakness below the surface
About 60% of the stocks in the S&P 500 are down more than 20% from their alltime highs. Source：MarketWatch
These beaten-down stocks could bounce back in January, if history is any guide
Taxloss selling is likely to lead these 20 stocks to become artificially depressed in the fourth quarter — and therefore good bets to bounce back in the new…
‘She says it’s just money’: My friend pays for everything. I should be grateful, but I can’t stand her anymore.
“On each of these weekends away, she’s probably spending $500.” Source：MarketWatch
Saudi Arabia exits China-backed mBridge CBDC project: FT
Saudi Arabia has left mBridge, a crossborder CBDC platform that has drawn scrutiny from US policymakers, according to the Financial Times. Source：Cointelegraph
Novo Nordisk’s stock tumbles as doubts persist about Ozempic maker’s strategy
The drugmaker, best known for developing weightloss and diabetes drugs, failed to excite investors hoping for a turnaround. Source：MarketWatch