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The Bank of Italy's chief, Fabio Panetta, stated that stablecoins can only complement the monetary system and their stability relies on fiat currency pegs, emphasizing the importance of traditional banks in anchoring digital money.

Adani Power plans to raise up to 75 billion rupees ($820 million) in local-currency bonds, its largest issuance ever, for spending purposes.

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung predicts the Korean won will strengthen to around 1,400 to a dollar within the next two months, indicating a positive outlook for the currency.

The US dollar has hit a two-week low due to President Trump's tariff threats, particularly against France, and his ongoing campaign for Greenland, leading to increased currency hedging costs and market volatility.

Khazanah Nasional's Managing Director Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir expects the Malaysian ringgit to continue strengthening, driven by the country's economic growth and stock market performance.

The South Korean won continues to decline, nearing a 17-year low, despite supportive comments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, testing the authorities' ability to stabilize the currency.

US Treasury chief Bessent expressed verbal support for the Korean Won, sparking a rally, in a statement and social media post after meeting with South Korea's Finance Minister Koo Yun Cheol.

Hedge funds are betting on a significant decline of the Japanese yen to 165 to a US dollar, despite warnings of potential intervention by Japanese authorities.

Bitwise has listed Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana ETPs on Nasdaq Stockholm, providing investors with local-currency exposure to spot and staking-based crypto products through a regulated exchange.

The South Korean won is nearing a 17-year low, prompting concerns about the government's ability to intervene and stabilize the currency as investors shift funds abroad.

Global investment firms are optimistic about China's stock market and yuan, citing favorable valuations, supportive policies, and a positive earnings outlook, leading to increased bets on the currency and stocks.

Investors are increasing their bets on China's stocks and currency, indicating a growing confidence in the country's assets amidst global uncertainties.