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Japan's Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki met with OpenAI executives, agreeing to allow select Japanese financial institutions to pilot OpenAI's latest AI models. This move signifies a key step in integrating advanced AI into Japan's financial sector to boost efficiency and innovation.
Read MoreMajor South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has officially announced the delisting of OXT (Orchid Protocol) tokens, effective June 29. Trading pairs will be affected, and users are advised to manage their assets before the deadline.
Read MoreFormer BOJ policy board member Sakurai warns the June meeting is critical for a rate hike. Missing this window could leave policy dangerously behind the inflation curve, potentially forcing a prolonged delay due to external uncertainties, despite recent soft Tokyo price data.
Read MoreAmid the crypto winter and AI boom, one perspective highlights their complementary roles: one enhances productivity, the other transforms systems. True progress requires both. Strategic patience and recognizing convergence points are key in cyclical markets.
Read MoreFrench inflation hit its highest level in over two years, strengthening the case for the European Central Bank's first interest rate hike since 2023. Upcoming data from across the Eurozone is expected to show persistent price pressures, driven by energy costs and geopolitical tensions, likely prompting a policy response.
Read MoreA leading global digital asset exchange has announced plans to list a USDT-settled Pre-IPO perpetual contract for QNTX on May 29, 2026. This innovative derivative product offers market participants early exposure ahead of a traditional public listing.
Read MoreBinance Alpha will delist over a dozen tokens, including DIGI and others, on May 29, 2026. This strategic move aims to refine the platform's asset portfolio, enhance user experience, and make room for more promising projects. Holders are advised to manage their assets accordingly.
Read MoreGoldman Sachs President John Waldron identifies inflation as the economy's biggest single risk. With core PCE inflation hitting a 2023 high, markets now price in over 50% chance of a Fed rate hike this year. AI-driven infrastructure investment is blunting the impact of high interest rates.
Read MoreOn May 29th, two major Asian stock markets delivered robust performances. The Nikkei 225 surged to a fresh all-time closing high, while South Korea's KOSPI index also posted impressive gains, reflecting strong market sentiment.
Read MoreFederal Reserve official Neel Kashkari stated that April's PCE inflation data does not justify an immediate interest rate hike. He emphasized lingering inflation concerns, indicating policymakers are closely monitoring economic indicators before deciding on next steps.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a major investor purchased 24,547 AAVE tokens for 2 million USDT at around $81.26 each on May 29th. This substantial move highlights renewed institutional interest in the DeFi lending protocol.
Read MoreOKX Ventures, alongside Korea Investment & Securities and Com2uS, has strategically invested in Coinone, a major South Korean crypto exchange. Each investing ~$53 million, OKX Ventures and KIS will hold 19.6% stakes post-regulatory approval, marking a significant expansion into the Korean market.
Read MoreUK-listed firm The Smarter Web Company has acquired an additional 9 Bitcoin, raising its total holdings to 2,878 BTC. This move reinforces its commitment to Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, highlighting growing corporate confidence in cryptocurrency as a treasury asset.
Read MoreEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU is preparing its 21st package of sanctions against Russia. This follows a drone incident in Romanian airspace, which the EU views as a new escalation in Russia's ongoing conflict. The measures signify a further tightening of EU policy.
Read MoreOn May 29th, Zhipu AI (02513.HK) witnessed a remarkable surge of over 17%, with its share price hitting HK$1,900. The company's market capitalization reached approximately HK$847 billion, reflecting strong investor confidence in its AI technology roadmap.
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