- Haze Grounds Firefly’s Subang–Singapore Flights Through Monday: What Passengers Can Do
Firefly has cancelled Subang–Seletar flights through 12 October as haze affects visibility. Passengers may take available KLIA–Changi seats or seek a full refund.
- Sam Altman-Backed Bitcoin Insurer Raises $37.5M as Asian Demand Grows
Sam Altman-backed Meanwhile raises US$37.5 million as it reports growing Asian demand for Bitcoin life insurance, with distribution restrictions and currency risks still central to
- Jeonbuk Bank Starts Bitcoin-Backed Business Loans in South Korea
Jeonbuk Bank has begun limited won loans backed by Bitcoin for corporate operating funds, with a specialist custodian holding the collateral.
- Malaysia Gold Price Update: Public Gold Lists RM597/g
Public Gold lists its 24K GAP account at RM597/g on October 11, while Maybank rates retain Friday timestamps and physical purchases carry product-specific charges.
- Oil Falls on Trump's Energy-Ceasefire Claim as Kyiv Reports More Strikes
Oil slipped in early Monday trading after Trump claimed an energy ceasefire, while Kyiv said strikes on power sites continued and Brent held above US$100.
- HSBC and Ant Digital Test AI-Agent Payments With Tokenized Deposits
HSBC and Ant Digital tested AI agents paying for digital services with tokenized bank deposits, linking service access, settlement and risk checks in a trial rather than a commerci
- Riyadh Airport Attack Kills 1, Injures 11 in Second Strike
A second strike hit Riyadh airport on Sunday, killing one Pakistani resident and injuring 11 as Saudi officials assessed damage at Terminal 4.
- Malaysia Gold Price 12 Oct: Kijang Emas Up RM169
Bank Negara Malaysia lists a one-ounce Kijang Emas at RM18,170 on 12 October, up RM169 from Friday, while spot and bank-account quotes differ by product.
- US Strike Disables Cargo Ship in Gulf of Oman as Iran Blockade Tightens
A US fighter jet disabled the Panama-flagged Ocean Molica in the Gulf of Oman. CENTCOM says its crew was unharmed as Iran blockade enforcement continues.
- Riyadh Airport Attack Kills 12 as Trump Weighs Joining Saudi Strikes
A Riyadh airport attack kills at least 12 and injures 309 as Trump weighs joining Saudi strikes, with flight disruption and regional escalation in focus.
- Petronas RM32b Dividend Forecast Raises Oil Investment Questions
Malaysia forecasts a RM32 billion Petronas dividend for 2027. Analysts warn a larger payout could constrain upstream spending, but no cut has been announced.
- Circle Lets Institutions Borrow USDC Against Bitcoin Without Selling
Circle's new Digital Asset-Backed Borrowing lets Circle Mint clients post BTC as collateral and draw USDC through Morpho markets on Arc and Ethereum.
- Yen Slides Past 157 as BOJ Hike to 31-Year High Splits Board
The Bank of Japan lifted rates to 1.25%, the highest since 1995, but two dissenting votes and a cautious Ueda sent the yen past 157 and put intervention back in focus.
- Grab Buys 60% of Atome for $1.49B to Build Southeast Asia BNPL Giant
Grab will pay $1.49 billion in cash for a 60 percent stake in Atome Financial, uniting two of Southeast Asia's biggest pay-later brands as Malaysia's new credit law tightens BNPL r
- BlackRock Says AI Agents Will Run on Stablecoins in Machine-Native Economy Push
BlackRock's new 'Machine-Native Economy' paper argues autonomous AI agents will need stablecoins and tokenised compute to transact, but on-chain data shows agent payments are still
- Ether Holds Below $2,600 as ETF Outflows Stretch to Seven Sessions
Ether traded near $2,548 on Oct. 8 after falling below $2,600, while U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs posted a seventh straight session of net outflows, including $160.9 million on Oct. 7.
- Malaysia’s Industrial Output Rises 5% as Manufacturing Accelerates
Malaysia’s industrial output rose 5% in August as manufacturing and electricity gains outweighed a steep mining contraction, leaving exports and energy production in focus for inve
- Bitcoin Slips Below $83K as Oil and Treasury Yields Rise
Bitcoin fell 1.6% to just under $82,800 during Thursday’s Asian session as Brent topped $102 and the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.31%, putting macro risk back in focus for
- SpaceX’s spectrum deal sharpens the Starlink-versus-carriers story
SpaceX agreed to acquire Grain Management’s nationwide 800 MHz portfolio; the illustration shows Starlink Mobile V1 and V2 direct-to-cell satellites over Earth, not the proposed te
- Brent Crude Tops $103 at European Open After Tanker Hit Near Qatar
Brent crude was reported at $103.91 shortly after the European open as a tanker strike near Qatar and Tehran’s threat to close routes it deems illegal revived supply and inflation
- IOI Properties Explores SGX Secondary Listing as Singapore Push Grows
IOI Properties CEO Lee Yeow Seng says talks have begun on a possible SGX secondary listing, while a timetable, share structure and filing details remain undisclosed.
- Gold Holds Near $4,100 as Fed Minutes Revive Year-End Hike Bets
Gold hovered near $4,109 on Thursday after Fed minutes kept another year-end rate increase in view, while China extended official gold buying to 23 months.
- Malaysia Palm-Oil Stocks Near Record? What Monday’s MPOB Data Could Mean for CPO
Malaysia’s September palm oil stocks could set a new high in Monday’s MPOB report, testing whether output is still outrunning exports and how much bearish supply pressure CPO futur
- ATFX Named Best Global Forex Broker at Forex Expo Dubai 2026
ATFX won Best Global Forex Broker at Forex Expo Dubai 2026, which drew 23,000 attendees and 270 exhibitors.
- Ledger Probes CryptoBilis Loss Reports; $86M Estimate Unconfirmed
Ledger has asked Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis to pause Ledger-device sales as it investigates reported fund losses; the $86 million figure is an independent estimate, not a
- Malaysia Tables RM459.8b Budget 2027; Targets 3.3% Deficit
Malaysia's 2027 budget totals RM459.8 billion, with RM83 billion for development and a 3.3% deficit target, down from the revised 3.6% goal for 2026.
- FSCA Strips FXNovus Licence: Forex Broker 'Run From Cyprus,' Clients at Risk
FSCA withdrew FXNovus licence FSP 50963: the forex broker was run from Cyprus, beyond its key individual's control.
- ASIC Sues Ex-Adviser Over A$34M Kickbacks From $1B Collapsed Super Funds
ASIC sued ex-adviser Osama Saad over A$34M in kickbacks from the collapsed First Guardian and Shield funds.
- Malaysia CPO Futures Slide After Budget 2027 Omits Export-Duty Waiver
Malaysia’s CPO futures fell after Budget 2027 omitted an expected export-duty waiver, while traders await Monday’s MPOB stock data to see whether record production is outpacing exp
- Malaysia Gold Price: 24K Spot at RM550.98/g in Weekend Snapshot
Malaysia’s 24K spot-equivalent gold price was RM550.98/g at 09:40 MYT on Oct. 10; separate dealer buy and sell quotes showed a RM54/g gap.
- Gold to $5,013? LBMA Survey Bets 20% Rally as Central Banks Buy 39 Tonnes
LBMA delegates forecast gold at $5,013 in 12 months; silver $97. Central banks bought 39 tonnes in August.
- Trump Defers Diesel Tax as Prices Hit $6.32; Aramco Warns Stocks 'Scarily Thin'
Trump signed tax-free dyed diesel EO as prices hit $6.32 (+77% YTD). Aramco warns under 10% of oil stocks usable; Brent holds $100.70.
- Treasury Kills Crypto Wallet Rules as CFTC Opens Leverage Door
FinCEN killed wallet + mixer surveillance, CFTC proposed a leverage framework, SEC cleared 3x BTC funds. Crypto's biggest US reg day in years.
- Gold Slips to $4,129 as ISM's Hot Prices Index Keeps Yields Firm
Gold slips to $4,129 as ISM's hot prices index (74%) keeps yields firm. Monday whipsawed $4,122–$4,171 to a flat close; 26% off January peak.
- China Shuts 670 Banks in Record Cleanup as Rural Lenders Buckle
China shut a record 670 banks in 2025, a quarter of the system, as rural lenders buckle. Fitch sees no contagion; moral hazard grows.
- Bitcoin Nears $87K Eight-Month High as ETFs Post Third Inflow Week
Bitcoin tapped $86,950, $500 off its 8-month high, as ETFs drew $241M for a 3rd straight week. Dollar firms; $87.4K is the breakout line.
- Gold Rebounds to $4,159 as Yields Cool, October Hike Odds Fade to 22%
Gold reopens above $4,150, up 0.5%, as cooling yields and 22% October hike odds fuel a bounce. Dollar caps gains; $4,167 is the wall.
- Brazil Election Day: Lula vs Bolsonaro as Markets Brace for Runoff
Brazil votes today: Lula vs Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge first round, runoff Oct 25 likely. Ibovespa +2.6% Friday as markets brace.
- Polymarket Takes $77K in Bets on HSBC, Lloyds Failing — UK Urged to Act
Polymarket took $77,507 in bets on HSBC and Lloyds failing in 2026. UK urged to act as FCA eyes insider-trading risks.
- Fire Shuts Venezuela's Cardón Refinery, 310,000 Bpd Offline as Diesel Crisis Deepens
Fire and explosions halted Venezuela's 310,000-bpd Cardón refinery. Brent tops $101; IEA weighs 100M-barrel emergency release.