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Kakao is facing increased regulatory scrutiny as several subsidiaries are under investigation.

The company bought bitcoin at an average price of US$83,801 per coin, raising its total holdings to 3,350 bitcoins.

The US$523 million IPO attracted orders totaling US$126 billion, showcasing strong institutional interest.

Real estate developers in Israel are anticipating a potential boost from bonuses awarded to 1,800 employees of Wiz.

The Bengaluru-based company has engaged Morgan Stanley, Kotak Mahindra Capital, and Citi as advisors for the IPO.

The Seoul-based startup has opted to remain independent and focus on its growth.

This impacts US mapping service providers and threatens an estimated US$130.5 million in annual revenue.

China's equity issuance reached $16.8 billion in Q1 2025.

The fund is part of Apple's broader objective to transition its entire supply chain to 100% renewable energy by 2030.

The company plans to sell itself through a court-supervised sale process.

Klarna's IPO marks its second attempt to go public in four years, targeting a valuation of at least US$15 billion.

Brevel aims to meet the growing demand for sustainable and affordable protein alternatives.

Ant Group aims to reduce reliance on high-performance GPUs like Nvidia’s H800, which face US export restrictions.

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Despite ongoing controversies, Binance maintains a dominant position in the cryptocurrency market.

Launched in January, the token has seen mixed reactions, while a related memecoin tied to Melania Trump has declined by 4.8%.

Learn how Baidu is refocusing on its core search business as competitors like Xiaohongshu and AI-powered alternatives threaten its long-held market dominance.

In 2024, Tether bought US$33.1 billion in US Treasury bills, making it the seventh-largest buyer of US government debt.

The acquisition highlights the link between AI and cybersecurity, with Kurian warning that AI-related threats are rising.