Report: China Renaissance Eyes $600 Million BNB Crypto Treasury

China Renaissance Holdings Ltd. is reportedly in talks to raise about $600 million for a public investment vehicle focused on a cryptocurrency tied to Binance Holdings Ltd., Bloomberg reporters Haze Fan, Muyao Shen, and Suvashree Ghosh reported, once again, citing “people familiar with the matter.” Bloomberg Claims China Renaissance Is Moving Into a Binance-Linked Token … Read more

QCP Insights: Crypto Prices to Stabilize as Markets Await China’s Response

A fresh escalation in U.S.-China tensions triggered global market chaos, wiping out $19 billion in leveraged crypto positions. While volatility remains elevated, analysts say prices should stabilize for now as markets await Beijing’s next step. Bitcoin Rebounds After Record Liquidations Amid U.S.-China Trade Shock Global markets were shaken over the weekend after an unexpected flare-up … Read more

China Tells Brokerages to Pause RWA Tokenization in Hong Kong: Report

China tightens its grip on offshore tokenization as booming Hong Kong digital asset deals spark a fresh wave of regulatory caution and market frenzy. China Regulator Advises Firms to Suspend RWA Tokenization in Hong Kong China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) reportedly asked some local brokerages on Sept. 22 to pause their real-world asset (RWA) tokenization … Read more

De‑Dollarization Reaches Critical Phase: China’s Yuan Adoption for Cross‑Border Flows Tops 50%

The de‑dollarization milestone has been reached as China’s yuan benefits from the Trump administration’s uncertain foreign‑economic policy. While still in its nascent stages, the yuan’s internationalization is growing rapidly, doubling its share of international payments since 2022. Milestone Reached: China’s Yuan Usage Grows Over 50% for National Cross-Border Flows The internationalization of the yuan, a … Read more

Wheat for Cars, Seeds for Materials: Russia Revives Barter Amidst Crippling Sanctions

While still small compared with other alternative payment methods, barter has been revived in Russia to circumvent Western sanctions and mitigate risks to payment agents. Several such operations were identified, including exchanges of Chinese cars for Russian grain and flax seeds for raw materials. Russia Returns to Barter Trade to Counter Crippling Western Sanctions Russia, … Read more

Trump Calls on NATO to Impose 100% Tariffs on China to End Russo‑Ukrainian War

President Trump proposed using tariffs as economic weapons to stop the Ukrainian conflict, urging NATO countries to impose levies on China to halt its support for Russian actions. He also said he was ready to enact “major” sanctions on Russia. Trump Reveals His Hand: NATO Tariffs on China and Escalation of Sanctions Against Russia The … Read more

Economist Says US–China Trade Deficit Reflects Weak Competitiveness, not BRICS Tactics

Soaring tensions over the U.S.–China trade deficit are colliding with BRICS challenges and supply chain risks, spotlighting deep economic vulnerabilities and fueling urgent debate on America’s global competitiveness. US–China Trade Deficit Draws Focus to BRICS Relations and Supply Chain Risks Mounting concerns over the U.S. trade deficit with China have reignited debate over whether the … Read more

China Buys Gold yet Again, Consolidates 10-Month Purchase Streak

The People’s Bank of China has continued to purchase gold to add to the country’s foreign reserves, according to official data. The purchase, albeit marginal, fuels China’s 10-month streak of acquisitions, even at record prices. China Continues to Purchase Gold Even at Record Prices Countries have started to turn to gold again, given the current … Read more

India’s Largest Refiner Gives US Crude a Pass as BRICS Barrels Beckon

India’s biggest fuel buyer just sent a message with its wallet: Indian Oil Corporation deliberately skipped U.S. crude in its latest tender and shopped elsewhere. From Houston to Das: IOC’s Tender Tells a Bigger BRICS Story In a week when it could have tapped West Texas Intermediate, Reuters reported that Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) picked … Read more

Putin and Xi Overheard Discussing Life Extension, Sparking Global Buzz

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were briefly overheard discussing life extension during a live broadcast of Beijing’s Sept. 3 military parade, when comments about biotechnology, organ transplants and the possibility of greatly extended lifespans were captured on a hot mic. In the exchange, Xi reportedly said some predict people may live … Read more