MEXICO CITY (March 24): US President Donald Trump's media company Trump Media & Technology Group said on Monday that it is partnering with Crypto.com to launch exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and products through its Truth.Fi brand.

Trump Media teams up with Crypto.com to launch ETFs on Truth.Fi

Kraken said on Thursday it would buy retail futures trading platform NinjaTrader for US$1.5 billion, in a deal that would allow one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges to expand into multiple asset classes and grow its user base.

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken to buy NinjaTrader for US$1.5 bil

Ripple said the US Securities and Exchange Commission case against the crypto company has ended, the latest of several enforcement actions that have been abandoned during the early weeks of President Donald Trump’s administration.

Ripple CEO says US SEC dropped landmark crypto case

Most of the so-called memecoins that are flooding the US$2.6 trillion (RM11.5 trillion) cryptocurrency space will probably end up “worthless”, according to Cathie Wood.

Cathie Wood says most memecoins will end up ‘worthless’

US bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded their longest run of weekly net outflows since listing in January last year as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs drove a wider retreat from riskier assets.

US bitcoin ETFs shed US$5.5b in longest run of outflows

Digital-asset exchange OKX has suspended a service used by hackers to launder proceeds from a US$1.5 billion (RM6.7 billion) heist on trading platform Bybit, after drawing scrutiny from European watchdogs.

Crypto exchange OKX suspends DeFi service after EU scrutiny

Cryptocurrency investment fraud is the latest trend in commercial crime, with professionals and senior citizens increasingly falling victim to these scams, said Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf.

Police warn Malaysians against rushing into cryptocurrency investments

Russia's central bank has proposed regulating certain cryptocurrency investments for wealthy individuals, it said on Wednesday, outlining plans for "specially qualified" investors to trade crypto assets.

Russian central bank proposes wealthy individuals be allowed to invest in crypto

Indian authorities arrested at Washington's request a cryptocurrency exchange administrator accused of money laundering conspiracy and violating sanctions, India's top crime fighting bureau said on Wednesday.

At US request, India arrests crypto administrator accused of money laundering

Cryptocurrencies slid as fears over a selloff in US equities eclipsed President Donald Trump’s recent efforts to buttress the industry.

Bitcoin, Ether teeter as US stock selloff weighs on crypto

Eurozone finance ministers are worried that the change of policy under the new US administration to embrace cryptocurrencies could affect eurozone monetary sovereignty and financial stability, top officials said on Monday.

EU worries US embrace of crypto assets could impact Europe's financial stability

Cryptocurrency prices extended their slide as escalating tariff war tensions and diminishing prospects of further Federal Reserve rate cuts offset a wave of pro-crypto announcements from President Donald Trump last week.

Bitcoin drops below US$80,000 with escalating tariff war tensions adding anxiety

A simmering tension in the crypto industry resurfaced after President Donald Trump signed a long-awaited order creating a strategic bitcoin reserve and an additional stockpile of other digital assets.

Trump’s bitcoin reserve disappoints market, weighs on crypto

The largest bank in Dubai has partnered with digital-assets firm Aquanow to start offering cryptocurrency services through its digital banking arm.

Users of Emirates NBD’s digital bank Liv can now buy, sell and trade cryptocurrencies through the Liv X app, according to a statement.

Dubai’s Emirates NBD launches crypto trading through digital arm

FROM an investment perspective, structured worker housing is evolving into a stable, income-generating asset class, attracting institutional investors and real estate investment trusts (REITs), with Johor, Selangor and Penang as hotspots, according to a report titled Workers’ Accommodation: The S...

Johor, Selangor and Pahang remain hotspots for worker housing investments amid insufficient supply

Notable filings

Over the week of March 3 to 7, notable filings on shareholding changes of Bursa Malaysia-listed companies included those at banking outfit RHB Bank Bhd (KL:RHBBANK). 

Pension fund Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) or KWAP ceas...

Insider Moves: RHB Bank Bhd, Cape EMS Bhd, MMAG Holdings Bhd, CTOS Digital Bhd, KPJ Healthcare Bhd 

HSBC Holdings plc expects to double down on investment banking operations in Asia and the Middle East after exiting key business in Europe and the US, chief executive officer Georges Elhedery said.

HSBC CEO to double down in Asia, Middle East after exiting key business in Europe, US

EDGE WEEKLY: Steering change in market oversight

NEWS: Bookings open for Volvo EX90, XC90

WASHINGTON (March 24): Top Trump administration officials mistakenly disclosed war plans in a messaging group that included a journalist shortly before the US attacked Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, the White House said on Monday, following a first-hand account by The Atlantic.

White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with journalist at The Atlantic

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd chairman Joe Tsai warned of a potential bubble forming in data centre construction, arguing that the pace of that build-out may outstrip initial demand for artificial intelligence (AI) services.

Alibaba’s Tsai warns of ‘bubble’ in AI data centre build-out

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today revealed that the digital system of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) was recently attacked by hackers demanding a ransom payment of US$10 million.

PM reveals attack on MAHB digital system with hackers demanding US$10 mil

HOUSTON/NEW YORK (March 24): A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker is expected to arrive in Canada on April 1, to start cooling down LNG Canada's plant in Kitimat, British Columbia, considered the final step before the plant begins production of the superchilled gas.

Petronas’ joint venture LNG Canada to start cooldown of plant next week in final step before first LNG

Several airlines have updated their guidance on carrying lithium batteries onboard. The batteries are in devices such as cellphones and e-cigarettes, and can malfunction to produce smoke, fire or extreme heat.

Airlines that have updated their lithium battery policies

Construction services firm Wawasan Dengkil Holdings Bhd (KL:DENGKIL) fell nearly immediately below its initial public offering (IPO) price in its ACE Market trading debut on Tuesday.

Wawasan Dengkil slips after flat open on ACE Market debut

YTL Communications Sdn Bhd signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with laser communications technology company Transcelestial to bring cutting-edge technology solutions to businesses in Malaysia by enhancing connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across the nation.

YTL Communications collaborates with Transcelestial to bring laser-based wireless technology to Malaysia

(March 25):&nbsp;Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd&nbsp;co-chief executive officer Han Jong-Hee, who is credited for growing the Korean conglomerate into the world’s top electronics company, has passed away. He was 63.

Samsung Electronics co-CEO passes away of heart attack at 63

Xiaomi Corp&nbsp;raised about US$5.5 billion (RM24.4&nbsp;billion) in an upsized share sale, as the Chinese tech firm capitalises on a surge in its stock price to help raise funds to expand its electric-vehicle (EV) business.

Xiaomi raises US$5.5 billion in upsized follow-on share sale in Hong Kong

Asian stocks rose on Tuesday, taking cues from the Wall Street, as the prospect of narrower-than-feared&nbsp;US&nbsp;tariffs&nbsp;boosted risk appetite, while the dollar hovered near three-week highs after upbeat&nbsp;economic data&nbsp;provided some comfort.

Asian stocks rise on easing tariff worries; dollar perks up

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd chairman Joe Tsai warned of a potential bubble forming in data centre construction, arguing that the pace of that build-out may outstrip initial demand for artificial intelligence (AI) services.

Analysts have flagged US “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs as a key risk to Malaysia’s economic outlook after Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) better-than expected projections for the economy.

US 'Liberation Day' tariffs a key risk to Malaysia’s economic outlook — analysts

KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): Cypark Resources Bhd (KL:CYPARK) is poised for a significant revenue boost in its fourth quarter after receiving government approval to nearly triple the tipping fee at its Negeri Sembilan waste-to-energy (WTE) facility.&nbsp;

The Ministry of Housing and Local G...

Cypark set for 4Q bumper revenue after securing landmark tipping-fee hike — analysts

Stocks saw one of their best sessions of the year, with the Nasdaq 100 adding 2.2%, amid signs US trade sanctions will be narrower than feared, including a suggestion by US President Donald Trump that some countries will get breaks. Bonds fell alongside gold. The dollar wavered.

US stocks power risk-on rally on Trump tariff signals

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday revealed that the digital system of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) was recently attacked by hackers demanding a ransom payment of US$10 million (RM44.39 million).

KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): Indonesia will likely charge ahead with its biodiesel mandate, which will keep palm oil prices elevated this year as supply in the market shrinks, said RHB Research.

Indonesia unlikely to back down on B40 biodiesel mandate, helping sustain elevated palm oil prices, says RHB

Vietnamese tycoon Truong My Lan is working to pay back hundreds of millions in stolen bank funds as her appeal hearing against a life sentence for charges including money laundering gets underway on Tuesday.

Vietnamese mogul scrambles to pay back bondholders as appeal against life sentence starts

KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): Tradeview Capital Sdn Bhd — a boutique fund management company licensed by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) — has on Tuesday announced a distribution of a 7.03 sen dividend per unit for its flagship fund, the Tradeview Sustainability Fund (TSF), after logging an 18.8% return in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024.

Tradeview Capital delivers 18.8% return on ESG fund in 2024, announces 7.03 sen dividend

Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Atlanta president Raphael Bostic said he now sees just one interest-rate cut as likely this year, rather than two, with tariff hikes impeding progress on disinflation.

Fed’s Bostic now sees just one rate cut this year due to tariffs

Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment Management LLC remains bullish on Tesla Inc&nbsp;and expects the stock will hit US$2,600 (RM11,541.40) in five years, or almost 10 times its current price.

Cathie Wood sticks with Tesla, predicts stock to hit US$2,600

Private equity deals in Asia-Pacific are showing signs of recovery, with transaction volumes in the region climbing 11% to US$176 billion (RM781.31 billion) last year and looking set to pick up further, according to global consultancy firm Bain &amp; Co.

Private equity poised for more deal activity in Asia, Bain says

AHAM Asset Management Bhd (AHAM Capital) announced that Bursa Malaysia had approved its request to suspend trading of two of its exchanged traded funds (ETF), which will take effect on Wednesday, March 26.

Bursa approves AHAM Capital's request to suspend trading of two ETFs for delisting

Several&nbsp;airlines&nbsp;have updated their guidance on carrying lithium batteries onboard. The batteries are in devices such as cellphones and e-cigarettes, and&nbsp;can malfunction&nbsp;to produce smoke, fire or extreme heat.

DeepSeek released updates to its V3 model that promise to deliver better programming capabilities, underscoring the Chinese AI start-up’s intent to remain a step ahead of competitors.

China’s DeepSeek unveils latest update in race with OpenAI

HOUSTON/NEW YORK (March 24): A liquefied natural gas (LNG)&nbsp;tanker&nbsp;is expected to arrive in Canada on April 1,&nbsp;to start cooling down LNG Canada's plant in Kitimat, British Columbia, considered the final step before the plant begins production of the superchilled gas.

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