Global investors sold $11.0 billion of equities in developing Asia excluding China this week, marking the largest weekly outflow since March 2022. Outside of the 2022 bear market and the 2020 pandemic selloff, this represents one of the most significant capital withdrawals from the region in recent years.
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Oil prices near $100 as Middle East producers cut output amid regional tensions
Oil markets are experiencing increased disruption as producers including the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait reduce output. Tanker traffic is also avoiding the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating regional conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. These supply constraints are pushing crude prices closer to $100 per barrel, reflecting concerns about tighter global energy availability.
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TRON focuses on building payment infrastructure
TRON is positioning itself to develop infrastructure for global payments and agentic transactions as the ecosystem expands. The network continues to build foundational systems to support these use cases.
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Voting begins on World Liberty Financial token amid political connections
Voting has commenced on World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a token associated with political figures in the United States. The token is currently trading at $0.0972. The voting process has generated significant discussion within the crypto community regarding the intersection of cryptocurrency projects and political involvement.
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SIGN rises over 5.34% in 1 hour, the last price is 1,517 VNDC
SIGN trading volume is $21.12m. Market capitalization reaches $87.51m.
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Brazil’s Pix payment system now available in Argentina
Banco Central do Brasil has expanded its Pix payment system, enabling Brazilians in Argentina to pay for goods and services directly, fostering increased participation in digital finance.
According to a report from Lemon, Argentina leads LATAM in crypto adoption per capita, showing fourfold growth in users since 2021, largely driven by the integration of Pix payments.
With inflation decreasing to 37% in 2025, the Argentine government removed currency controls, enhancing economic conditions and encouraging the adoption of digital currencies.
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Brazil’s Pix payment system expands to Argentina
Brazil’s Pix instant payment system is expanding into Argentina, potentially influencing crypto adoption in the region. According to reports from the Lemon crypto application, Pix has been a significant driver of cryptocurrency adoption in Argentina. The expansion of cross-border payment infrastructure may reshape how users access digital assets in Latin America.
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Arbitrum Founder House concludes with team presentations in New York
The Arbitrum Founder House event in New York is concluding today with teams presenting projects they built over the past few days. The event showcases emerging onchain businesses being developed on the Arbitrum platform, with a closing ceremony and dinner planned to mark the end of the builder-focused gathering.
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Stablecoin on-and off-ramps expand with MoneyGram partnership
Stablecoins enable cross-border payments, but converting them to fiat currency remains a key challenge for mainstream adoption. MoneyGram’s on- and off-ramp integration, powered by Stellar and Crossmint, addresses this by making it easier for users to move between stablecoins and traditional currency. The partnership aims to streamline access to fiat conversion for everyday users transacting across borders.
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Crypto social media sentiment: women, international topics lead discussions
Social media sentiment analysis shows emerging narrative trends across crypto communities. The most discussed topics include women (score: 1476.8), international (score: 749.1), and happy (score: 644.9), followed by war (score: 305.6) and cash (score: 156.9). These trending words reflect broader conversations happening in crypto forums and social channels, though the connection to price action remains unclear.