Iranian Foreign Minister: The Strait of Hormuz is not international waters.

AB Charity Foundation Continues to Advance Education and Aid in Timor-Leste: Donating USD 500,000 in Scholarships and USD 691,412 in In-Kind Support for Children in Need

Taken together, these two initiatives in Timor-Leste amount to a total of USD 1,191,412 in support. By combining scholarships with in-kind assistance, the Foundation is addressing both “present-day necessities” and “future opportunities,” demonstrating its global, long-term commitment to its mission of “Technology for Good, Empowering the Future.”

AB 慈善基金会继续推动东帝汶教育与援助：捐助500,000美元奖学金及 691,412美元等价的物资，资助贫困儿童

2025 年，AB 慈善基金会持续加大对东帝汶的支持力度，从教育与基础民生两条主线同步发力，围绕当地青年和困境儿童，推出具有延续性与互补性的公益项目，推动当地社会的可持续发展。

China Upholds Crypto Ban While Expanding Digital Yuan Pilot Across 225 Million Wallets

China repeated that all crypto activity is illegal and warned of tighter enforcement as underground trading and mining rise again. Officials also singled out stablecoins as a security risk and said they will increase monitoring and crackdowns on cross-border crypto use.

Kazakhstan Plans Measured $300 Million Crypto Allocation Using Gold And FX Reserves Amid Market Turbulence

Kazakhstan’s central bank is considering investing up to $300 million from its reserves into crypto but will only move ahead when market conditions look safer. The country also launched a separate government-backed crypto fund as part of its wider plan to grow its digital asset sector.

K-Pop Star Cha Eun-Woo’s Brother Develops AI Solution to Improve Celebrity-Fan Communication and Manage Online Criticism

Lee Dong-hwi, Cha Eun-woo’s younger brother, developed an AI tool to help celebrities manage negative comments online. He presented the system at the AI Summit Seoul, showing how it can also assist brands with feedback and reputation management.

Gamers Could Pay With Crypto on PlayStation as Sony Bank Plans 2026 Stablecoin Launch

Sony Bank plans to launch a US dollar-pegged stablecoin in early 2026 for PlayStation games, anime, and other digital content payments. The bank is working with US partners and regulators to ensure compliance while integrating the coin into its entertainment ecosystem.

AB Charity Foundation Donates HKD 10 Million and Then an Additional HKD 2 Million, Contributing a Total of HKD 12 Million with the Hong Kong Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China to Uphold the “Lion Rock Spirit”

Against this backdrop, on 28 November 2025, the AB Charity Foundation donated HKD 10 million, followed by an additional HKD 2 million on 1 December 2025. In total, the Foundation has contributed HKD 12 million through the Hong Kong Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China to support emergency relief and post-disaster community rebuilding efforts related to the Wang Fuk Court fire.

AB 慈善基金会捐款 1000 万港币后再追加 200 万港币，两次捐款共 1200 万港币，与中国和平统一促进会香港总会践行「狮子山下精神」！

2025 年 11 月 28 日，AB 慈善基金会捐款 1000 万港币，随后在 12 月 1 日，AB 慈善基金会再追加 200 万港币，两次捐款共 1200 万港币，与中国和平统一促进会香港总会共同用于支持大埔宏福苑火灾的紧急救援及灾后社区重建工作中。

Ripple Wins Regulatory Approval in Singapore to Scale Digital Payment Offerings for Banks and Fintechs

Ripple’s Singapore subsidiary received an expanded payment license, allowing it to offer digital token payments, cross-border transfers, and other regulated services. The move strengthens Singapore as Ripple’s Asia-Pacific hub and supports faster, more efficient payments using RLUSD and XRP.

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