Month: August 2025

DBS Launches Tokenized Structured Notes on Ethereum, Expanding Investor Access

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Singapore’s largest bank is extending its blockchain strategy by offering tokenized structured notes on the Ethereum public blockchain, in a move that broadens access to complex financial products once reserved for its private clients. DBS said Thursday in a release that it will distribute the instruments through local Singapore exchanges ADDX, DigiFT and HydraX, marking … Read more

Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Demand Cools While “Crypto Capital is Getting More Selective,” OKX’s Gracie Lin Warns

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Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas. Bitcoin steadied in Asia Thursday at $114,610 (+1.4%), clawing back some … Read more

There’s ‘No Question In The World’ Bitcoin Will Be Worth $1M: Eric Trump

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JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — U.S. President Donald Trump’s son, Eric Trump, is convinced bitcoin (BTC) will eventually be worth over $1 million. Trump, who co-founded bitcoin mining company American Bitcoin earlier this year, reiterated his excitement for bitcoin during an appearance at the SALT conference in Jackson Hole on Wednesday. He even called himself a … Read more

Trump’s Crypto ‘Conflicts of Interest’ Are ‘Blocking’ Dem Legislation Support, Top Lawmaker Says

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JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — Despite growing bipartisan efforts to bring clear regulation to the digital asset industry, one main issue that stands in the way of passing legislation in the U.S. is President Donald Trump and his family’s actions in the sector, according to Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) “It’s no secret that my side of … Read more

Ricoh’s GR IV launches in September for a much steeper price than its predecessor

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The stealthy and no-frills camera is back. Ricoh is launching its GR IV compact camera in mid-September for $1,499.95, accompanied by a tiny new GF-2 add-on flash for $119.95. As initially announced in May, the GR IV will feature a 26-megapixel APS-C sensor, slightly redesigned 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens, new autofocus and stabilization systems, and 53GB … Read more

Create personalized products and marketing campaigns using Amazon Nova in Amazon Bedrock

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This post was written with Jake Friedman from Wildlife. Businesses are seeking innovative ways to differentiate themselves through hyper-personalization and enhanced customer experiences. At the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2025, AWS showcased The Fragrance Lab, an interactive and inspiring experience that demonstrates how generative AI can support the development of hyper-personalized consumer goods … Read more