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The Economist @economist.com · 1h

Although London and New York dominate global price-setting and futures-trading, respectively, Hong Kong hopes to position itself as a trusted gateway to China

Why Hong Kong is going for gold

It wants to become a trading hub for the precious metal

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1h

More than 30 people were charged in what prosecutors said was a gambling scheme involving NBA players and coaches.

Here Are the Defendants Named in the N.B.A. Gambling Indictments

More than 30 people were charged in what prosecutors said was a gambling scheme involving N.B.A. players and coaches.

John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 24m

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Why the NBA sports betting scandal could be 'the tip of the iceberg'

Betting scandals could ramp up as gambling restrictions continue to loosen, researchers say. The NCAA will allow bets on pro sports next month.

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John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 1h

How strategic planning is powering China’s green energy transition
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Opinion | How strategic planning is powering China’s green energy transition

China’s energy strategy reflects a long-term vision made possible by political stability and a governance model ensuring policy continuity.

John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 2h

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What is quantum computing, and why are Big Tech and Washington interested in it?

Quantum computing is gaining steam among Big Tech companies and drawing increased interest from Washington. Here's what the technology is and what it means for the future.

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John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 5h

finance.yahoo.com/news/anthrop...

Anthropic to use Google's AI chips worth tens of billions to train Claude chatbot

The deal underscores the immense computing demands of AI firms for training, deployment and continuous inference in GenAI. Alphabet's Google, also a backer of Anthropic, will provide additional cloud...

finance.yahoo.com

John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 8h

It could be the costliest phone call in history. Putin is paying the price www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...

John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 9h

What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new poll

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What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new poll

A new poll finds that as the United States rapidly builds massive data centers for the development of artificial intelligence, many Americans are concerned about the environmental impact.

John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 10h

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Trump pardons convicted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Tycoon joins a growing list of crypto executives given legal relief by US president

John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 13h

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Prediction Markets Surge Past Election Highs as ICE’s $2 Billion Polymarket Bet Sparks $10 Billion Valuations | John Lothian News

Prediction markets are witnessing explosive growth in 2025, with Kalshi and Polymarket driving a $10–12 billion boom that’s blurring the line between event contracts and sports betting. Fueled by inve...

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John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 14h

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Farrer Capital Management picks TS Imagine to power order, execution, portfolio and risk management

TS Imagine, a leading provider of trading, portfolio, and risk management solutions for capital markets, today announced that Australian-headquartered hedge fund Farrer Capital Management has selected...

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John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 14h

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John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 14h

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NHL Deal With Kalshi, Polymarket Adds to Pressure on Sports-Betting Companies

The licensing agreement is the first of its kind between a major U.S. professional sports league and prediction markets.

John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 14h

www.wsj.com/business/med...

Electronic Arts, NFL Partnership Expands to Extend Reach of Offerings

EA said its partnership with the NFL is expanding in an effort to boost the videogame maker’s Madden NFL franchise and college-football offerings.

John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 14h

www.wsj.com/opinion/ai-d...

Opinion | AI Destroys the Old Learning Curve

Wright’s Law is being rewritten, and leaders who don’t adapt to this new world will be replaced.

John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 14h

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Grindr’s ex-CFO on taking career risks at the right time | Fortune

From Wall Street, to streaming, to social tech, Vanna Krantz says her professional wins came from knowing when to jump.

John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 14h

www.esma.europa.eu/press-news/e...

ESMA finds EU carbon markets functioning smoothly in new report

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John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 14h

www.securities-administrators.ca/news/csa-rem...

CSA reminds crypto-backed lending platforms of potential regulatory requirements, and cautions investors over risks - Canadian Securities Administrators

TORONTO – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) reminds crypto-backed lending platforms about the possible application of securities law to their businesses and encourages them to ensure they c...

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John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 14h

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OSC releases findings on digital engagement practices in online investing

TORONTO – The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today published OSC Staff Notice 33-760 Digital Engagement Practices: Focused Compliance Examination of Online Retail Platforms.

John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 14h

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JPMorgan's new $3 billion skyscraper is open 24/7—and bankers can order coffee straight to their desks | Fortune

There’s also a vegan restaurant and a cafe that serves protein shakes from an Airstream trailer.

John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 14h

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Crypto lost 1,000 jobs to AI since ChatGPT launched—but gained them back from other sectors, says a16z report | Fortune Crypto

The top Silicon Valley venture firm also highlighted crypto users’ interest in privacy in its annual state of crypto briefing.

John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 14h

www.mondovisione.com/media-and-re...

Equity Trading On Nigerian Exchange Surges 115% As Reforms Draw foreign, Domestic Investors

<p><span>Transactions by domestic and foreign investors on Nigerian Exchange (NGX) more than doubled in the nine months of 2025, reaching ₦8.54 trillion a 115.2% increase from ₦3.97 trillion recorded ...

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John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 14h

www.wsj.com/business/ear...

IBM Sales Jump as Clients Start Scaling AI

IBM posted higher revenue in the third quarter as customers are transitioning to scaling artificial intelligence within their businesses from experimenting with it.

John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 14h

www.fca.org.uk/news/speeche...

Hardwiring finance into national security

Speech by Nikhil Rathi, FCA chief executive at the Corporation of the City of London’s annual City Dinner.

John Lothian News @johnlothiannews.bsky.social · 14h

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MIAX Exchange Group - Options Exchanges - Data Discrepancies Resolved

<p><span>Please be advised the MIAX Options, MIAX Pearl Options, MIAX Emerald Options & MIAX Sapphire Options Exchanges data discrepancies across our exchanges have been resolved.</span>...

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