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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has endorsed Ant International's establishment of its Global Operations Centre in Kuala Lumpur, emphasizing its role in job creation and strengthening Malaysia's position as a regional digital technology and AI hub.
Mastercard's second-quarter earnings exceeded analyst forecasts, driven by sustained consumer spending and transaction volumes that reached $2.9 trillion globally, offering reassurance about economic resilience.
Prediction market platform Kalshi recorded $27 billion in trading volume during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, double its initial expectations, as football fans wagered on match outcomes. The surge highlights growing popularity of event betting platforms, though regulators remain sceptical.
International financial regulators are urgently deploying AI-powered tools to identify and patch system vulnerabilities as cyberattacks intensify. Swiss regulator FINMA is spearheading efforts through a global supervisory forum covering 95% of markets.
The European Central Bank has secured parliamentary backing for a digital euro, an electronic payment system designed to reduce eurozone dependence on US-dominated payment platforms amid growing transatlantic tensions.