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MEXC's August 2026 Proof of Reserves Confirms User Assets Fully Backed as Reserve Ratios Remain Above 100%

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its August 2026 Proof of Reserves (PoR) report, audited by Hacken, showing that reserve ratios for all major assets remained above 100%, with the BTC reserve ratio reaching 288%. This report reflects MEXC's robust financial position and its continued commitment to safeguarding user assets.

Indonesian leader vows to shut over 750 'unproductive' state-owned firms

Indonesia's president on Friday floated creating a special court to investigate "unproductive" boards reporting "made up" profits, as he pledged to close 750 state-owned enterprises by year-end.

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Canadian host of G7 finance talks 'optimistic' despite trade turmoil

Canada's Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne expressed cautious optimism Tuesday at the start of a G7 finance leaders' gathering in his country, even as the advanced economies grapple with fallout from trade turbulence.

G7 finance chiefs gather with Trump tariffs, Ukraine war in focus

Top finance leaders from the G7 group of nations gathered in Canada for talks beginning Tuesday, with the war in Ukraine and economic turmoil unleashed by US President Donald Trump's tariffs at the top of minds.

Oasis fans could spend £1 bn on UK concerts: study

Oasis fans attending the band's upcoming UK reunion concerts could spend more than £1 billion ($1.3 billion) combined on tickets and outgoings such as transportation and accommodation, Barclays bank estimated Wednesday.

Peppa Pig gets new baby sister

Peppa Pig, the cartoon piglet known to millions of children for her muddy adventures, now has a baby sister named Evie, a UK television show said on Tuesday.

Google ramps up search with AI mode

Google on Tuesday said it was beefing up online searches with even more generative artificial intelligence, as it presses on with embracing AI despite fears for its ad-based business model.

Chanel reports 28% drop in full-year profit

French luxury group Chanel said Tuesday that it suffered a 28.2-percent drop in net profit to $3.4 billion last year because of "challenging" conditions in some markets.

Musk says will spend 'a lot less' on political campaigns

Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday said he was pulling away from spending his fortune on politics, asserting that his Tesla electric car company was doing well despite blowback due to his support of US President Donald Trump.

Equities rebound to track Wall St up as China cuts rates

Most markets rose Tuesday as risk appetite returned following the previous day's US rating-fuelled losses, with sentiment also boosted after China cut interest rates to historic lows.

Japan PM hits out at farm minister over free rice claim

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday reprimanded the farm minister for claiming he never buys rice because he gets it free, provoking the ire of consumers facing soaring prices.

Rio Tinto invests in major Chilean lithium project

Chile's state-owned copper giant Codelco announced a partnership on Monday with British-Australian miner Rio Tinto to extract lithium from a salt flat that contains the world's second-biggest deposits of the prized metal.

Actors' union sues Fortnite over AI Darth Vader

An actors' union is suing the makers of the Fortnite video game over the use of AI to create an interactive Darth Vader, it said Monday.

S.Africa says talks with Trump aim to salvage trade

Securing South Africa's trade ties with the United States will be a key aim of President Cyril Ramaphosa, who Monday began a Washington visit that will feature a meeting with Donald Trump, Ramaphosa's office said.

Chile weighs future of charming German village with dark past

With its pristine swimming pool, manicured lawns and lush forest backdrop, Villa Baviera, a German-themed settlement of 122 souls in southern Chile, looks like the perfect holiday getaway.

Italian designer Piccioli named creative director at Balenciaga

Italian designer Pierpaolo Piccioli has been named creative director at fashion house Balenciaga, taking over from Georgian designer Demna, parent company Kering said Monday.

Young Cameroonians face prospect of new bid by 92-year-old leader

Young Cameroonian voters hoping for change in this year's elections still face the possibility that 92-year-old President Paul Biya could announce a bid to extend his more than four decades in power.

Nigeria needs good fathers, says director who made Cannes history

Akinola Davies Jr -- who has made history by directing Nigeria's first ever film in competition at the Cannes film festival -- lost his father when he was two.

The battle by Chile torture site dwellers to remain

With its pristine swimming pool, manicured lawns and lush forest backdrop, Villa Baviera, a German-themed settlement of 122 souls in southern Chile, looks like the perfect holiday getaway.

ICJ sides with E.Guinea in spat with Gabon over oil-rich islands

The top United Nations court on Monday sided with Equatorial Guinea in a decades-long dispute with Gabon over three tiny islands in potentially oil-rich waters.

Kevin Spacey to get charity award in Cannes despite new scandal

Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey is to be given a lifetime's achievement award by a charity on the fringes of the Cannes film festival Tuesday despite being hit by a new sexual misconduct case.

Perrier scandal bubbles up as French parliament slams cover-up

The French government "at the highest level" covered up a scandal over the treatment of mineral water by food giant Nestle, including the iconic Perrier brand, an investigation by France's upper house of parliament said Monday.

Gary Lineker to leave BBC after antisemitism row

Former England football captain Gary Lineker will leave the BBC at the end of the season, it was announced on Monday, days after he shared a social media post that contained antisemitic imagery.

French state covered up Nestle water scandal: Senate report

The French government "at the highest level" covered up a scandal over the treatment of mineral water by food giant Nestle, including the iconic Perrier brand, a Senate investigation said Monday.

Trump tariffs force EU to cut 2025 eurozone growth forecast

The EU on Monday sharply cut its eurozone economic growth forecast for 2025 because of global trade tensions sparked by US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

China's Xiaomi to invest nearly $7 bn in chips

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi will invest 50 billion yuan ($6.9 billion) in developing high-end smartphone chips, the firm's founder said on Monday.

Women claim spotlight in India's macho movie industry

India's giant movie industry is known for its macho, men-centric storylines, but a wave of women filmmakers is helping to break the mould.

Stocks, dollar drop after US loses last triple-A credit rating

Stocks fell with the dollar Monday after Moody's removed the United States' last gold standard sovereign bond rating, citing the growing debt pile that it warned could balloon further.

Ryanair annual profit drops 16% as fares fall

Irish no-frills carrier Ryanair on Monday said net profit fell 16 percent in its financial year as it cut ticket prices to boost passenger numbers.

Nvidia unveils plan for Taiwan's first 'AI supercomputer'

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang announced plans for Taiwan's "first AI supercomputer", as he showcased on Monday the company's latest advances in artificial intelligence.

China factory output beats forecasts, weathering tariffs

Factory output in China grew at a faster rate than expected last month, official data showed Monday, weathering a brutal trade war with Washington.

Pro-EU mayor, nationalist historian set for Polish presidential runoff

Pro-EU Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski was set to face nationalist historian Karol Nawrocki in Poland's presidential runoff on June 1, an exit poll showed after the first round, as the far-right made record advances.

France to unveil €37 bn in foreign investment at Versailles summit: presidency

France will announce 37 billion euros ($41.3 billion) in foreign investment on Monday as President Emmanuel Macron hosts more than 200 top executives at a business summit in Versailles, the French presidency said.

Austria's Eurovision winner receives hero's welcome

Austrian singer JJ returned to Vienna on Sunday to a hero's welcome, greeted by hundreds of cheering fans after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel.

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