Mahathir Bayena

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) has submitted a $1.5 billion proposal to acquire Chinese grocery delivery company Pupu, sparking an aggressive bidding war as part of a strategic offensive to capture local digital commerce market share from its primary online services rival, Meituan.

An international law enforcement operation involving 11 countries has dismantled the AudiA6 crypto laundering network, which allegedly processed more than 336 million euros ($390 million) in illicit funds between 2022 and 2025.

Ethereum climbed to around $1,680 during Thursday trading after a late-session rally, as exchange-held ETH fell to a record low and reinforced expectations of tightening supply.

Vita Life Sciences (ASX:VLS) announced its financial guidance for the half-year ending June 30.

A White House meeting involving administration officials, lawmakers and law enforcement organisations has highlighted a potential path forward for the CLARITY Act as supporters seek a Senate vote before the August recess.

Crypto prediction markets have surpassed $2 billion in bets on the winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making it the largest single prediction market event in the industry's history.

Vitrafy Life Sciences (ASX:VFY) secured $30 million through a non-underwritten institutional placement for its international expansion.

Neurizon Therapeutics (ASX:NUZ) announced that its HEALEY ALS Platform Trial has surpassed the critical 50% dosing milestone.

Digital Asset has raised $355 million in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz's crypto arm, strengthening its position as a key provider of blockchain infrastructure for traditional financial institutions.

BHP (ASX:BHP) faces major disruptions as AMWU and ETU members vote for protected strike action at Port Hedland over an ongoing pay dispute.