Mahathir Bayena

MultiversX said it has become the first blockchain to integrate Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol, enabling AI agents to transact directly onchain without human involvement.

Chinese-language organised crime networks moved about $16.1 billion in illicit funds through cryptocurrency in 2025, accounting for roughly 20% of the global crypto crime market, according to Chainalysis.

South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has expanded its use of artificial intelligence to monitor crypto markets, aiming to automate the detection of price manipulation as trading grows more complex.

Bitwise said bitcoin has entered “fire-sale” territory after the price slid below $75,000, triggering heavy capital outflows and extreme bearish sentiment.

Bitcoin rebounded about 7% from weekend lows but remained below $80,000 in midday US trading, underscoring continued pressure across crypto markets.

Vection Technologies (ASX:VR1) announced a major milestone in its defence portfolio with a new $2.2 million order for its proprietary cyber and data appliance, code-named FEDRA.

Global toll road operator Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) has announced that the French Parliament adopted the Finance Law for 2026 on Feb. 2.

Retail Food Group (ASX:RFG) announced a successful debt refinancing and provided an updated earnings outlook, navigating what management describes as a "challenging" retail environment.

The Australian construction sector faced a sharp downturn at the end of the year, with total dwelling approvals falling 14.9% to 15,542 in December 2025.

Briscoe Group (ASX:BGP) has defied a challenging retail climate to post record full-year sales of NZ$798.8 million, underpinned by a powerful surge in the final quarter.