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Vietnam targets 45-50M foreign visitors by 2030 with new visa rules
Hanoi to ease visa rules for high-spending tourists, expand duty-free shopping, and aim for 45-50 million foreign arrivals by 2030 under a new Politburo resolution.
Tokenized Real-World Assets Surge to $31.5B, Led by Equities
Tokenized RWA market doubles to $31.5B as equities lead growth, but only $39M in DEX pools. SEC clearance for Franklin Templeton's BENJI fund opens new investor base.
UK tax data: 240 crypto investors reported over £1m in gains
HMRC data reveals 240 filers each reported over £1m in crypto gains in 2024-25, the first year with a dedicated tax section. The tax authority also sent 81,000 nudge letters, up 25%.
Visa and Upbit Parent Explore Stablecoin Payments for AI Commerce
Visa and Dunamu, parent of Upbit, are exploring stablecoin payments and AI-driven commerce. No commitment to a specific coin yet. The partnership targets cross-border remittances and agentic commerce.
ASX 200 Rises 0.6% as Nvidia, Salesforce Fuel Tech Rally
ASX 200 ends week up 0.6% at 9092.3 as Nvidia and Salesforce results drive tech rally. Xero jumps 4.8%, PEXA crashes 17% on weak guidance. Gold miners steady.
SEC Proposal Opens Path for Public Token Sales Up to $75M
SEC Regulation Crypto Assets would let projects raise up to $75M annually without full registration, with a safe harbor for tokens that stop being investment contracts.
Crypto hacks total $3.63B across 245 incidents in 19 months
Crypto platforms lost $3.63 billion in 245 security incidents over 19 months. Private-key theft and infrastructure attacks drove 72.5% of losses. Audits alone insufficient.
CLARITY Act Faces Senate Cloture Vote on September 15
Ex-Pentagon chief Mark Esper calls crypto clarity a national security issue as Galaxy Research cuts 2026 passage odds to 10% ahead of the September 15 vote.
Microsoft Azure Hits $100B as Tokenized MSFT Signals Overbought
Microsoft beat Q4 estimates with Azure crossing $100B annual revenue. Tokenized MSFT at $504.20 shows overbought RSI and whale short positioning.
Visa Expands AI Cybersecurity Tools with Vulnerability Harness Update
Visa's VVAH framework now extends from vulnerability discovery to validated remediation, with some fixes shrinking from weeks to hours. The company also launched three new advisory services.
FirstCry CEO warns of 'fatalities' among niche quick-commerce platforms
FirstCry CEO Supam Maheshwari says niche quick-commerce platforms face 'fatalities' as high logistics costs favor large retailers. Qwik delivered 125,000 shipments in June.
Brazil Central Bank's Crypto Alert System Targets Cyber Threats
Brazil's central bank will integrate a crypto threat alert system with exchanges and banks within two weeks, following a $180M cyber heist. New controls include a 24-hour hold on transfers over $10,000.