Mahathir Bayena

Kazakhstan’s central bank plans to bolster a new national crypto reserve using bitcoin seized from criminals alongside gold and foreign currency assets.

Global markets are showing signs of reflation, a shift back toward rising inflation pressures that analysts say has historically been supportive for asset prices, including bitcoin.

The UK plans to bring a comprehensive crypto regulatory regime into force by October 25, 2027, as the government faces mounting pressure to give the digital asset industry legal certainty.

Crypto infrastructure firm Talos has raised a $45 million extension to its Series B funding round, valuing the New York-based company at about $1.5 billion as institutional interest in market infrastructure grows.

About 72% of licensed crypto exchanges in Indonesia were unprofitable in 2025 despite the country having more than 20 million crypto users, according to data from the Financial Services Authority.

21Shares has launched Europe’s first exchange-traded product backed by Jito-staked Solana, giving investors listed exposure to SOL with staking rewards embedded.

Ioneer (ASX:INR) has raised US$50 million via an institutional placement to accelerate the development of its 100% owned Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada.

First Au (ASX:FAU) announced a major strategic pivot, transitioning to a simplified, Australia-centric business model to improve market relevance and valuation clarity.

Australian housing credit growth has accelerated to an annualised rate of 6.9% in 2025, marking its highest level since November 2022.

The Star Entertainment Group (ASX:STR) recorded a modest financial recovery in the second quarter of FY26, swinging to a positive earnings result after a difficult start to the year.