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Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds Is Ditching Crypto and Starting Over
Video game developer Netmarble announced a significant operational restructuring for its mobile MMORPG, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, which involves the permanent shutdown of its
CZ Rules Out Return as Binance CEO
Key Takeaways CZ, who owns much of Binance, ruled out returning as CEO in a recent interview, saying “anything could happen” later. Zhao stepped down
BPI to Waive InstaPay, PESONet Fees Permanently
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will permanently eliminate transaction fees for digital fund transfers through InstaPay and PESONet starting July 1. The decision follows
US Distances Its Naval Assets From Asia as New Guidelines for Tracking Emerge
Key Takeaways Gao Tianyun outlined a 3,000-km carrier targeting concept challenging U.S. standoff strategy. National University of Defense Technology proposed layered tracking to pressure U.S.
Binance Founder CZ Says He’s Bullish on the Philippines After Meeting Regulators
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao confirmed a recent visit to the Philippines to hold regulatory and governance discussions with domestic finance officials, securities regulators, and local
Chinese Wealth Funds Warn of Global AI ‘Super Bubble’ Burst
Key Takeaways Wealspring warned the AI super bubble may soon collapse, next threatening tech markets with a capital retreat. Banxia noted Anthropic may miss revenue
Crypto’s Dry Powder Is Drying up as Stablecoin Sector Contracts by $9.4B
Key Takeaways USDT and USDC led a $2.119B stablecoin outflow in 7 days, signaling weaker crypto liquidity. DAI gained 5.48% since May 28, but USDT
Bitcoin Could Mark the ‘Beginning of the End’ of All Authoritarian Governments
Key Takeaways Lawmakers reviewed how decentralized assets may aid dissidents, journalists, and activists facing financial restrictions. China’s digital-currency strategy raised concerns about surveillance, cross-border payments,
Ripple’s CLARITY Truck Hits Washington as Congress Weighs Crypto Rules
Key Takeaways Ripple used a Washington, D.C., truck campaign to promote clearer digital asset rules. Supporters say the CLARITY Act could shape oversight, registration, and
Manuel Adorni Resigns Amid Bitcoin Probe
Key Takeaways Adorni resigned over a $500k crypto probe, hitting local trust as the wealth investigation continues. An audit exposed shortfalls in his 2013 Bitcoin