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Apple delivered a strong Q3 earnings report with $94 billion in revenue, up 10% year-on-year, largely due to a surprising double-digit jump in iPhone sales. The company's forward guidance signals continued strength in core product categories, and investors sent shares higher in after-hours trading. Despite tariff headwinds increasing costs by $1.1 billion this quarter, Apple remains resilient as the iPhone continues to underpin its success.

Source: FinanceFeeds

Investor optimism swept through Wall Street as Meta surged 12% and Microsoft gained 5% following robust earnings, driven by aggressive capital expenditures in artificial intelligence. Microsoft topped a $4 trillion market cap, joining Nvidia and Apple at these heights, while both companies are escalating their AI infrastructure spending. Analysts suggest major chipmakers and tech partners stand to benefit as spending on data centers and AI platforms outpaces traditional industry investments.

Source: Finance Magnates

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unveiled "Project Crypto," an ambitious initiative to overhaul digital asset regulation, mapping out a comprehensive framework for bringing markets “on-chain.” Chair Paul Atkins emphasized a shift from an enforcement-heavy regime to a more innovation-friendly approach, aiming to support tokenization, blockchain-based settlement, and clearer rules for stablecoins and digital securities. The announcement follows White House calls for proactive action and has been welcomed by policy experts and industry participants.

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Crypto giant Coinbase is set to broaden its product suite by offering tokenized real-world assets, including stocks, derivatives, and prediction markets, with the rollout starting in the U.S. This expansion aims to position Coinbase as an “everything exchange,” further integrating traditional and digital assets as regulatory clarity improves. The move follows recent SEC overtures on tokenized securities and intensifying platform competition for tokenized asset markets.

Source: FinanceFeeds

Poland-based retail broker XTB reported flat quarterly revenue but managed to grow pre-tax profits by 11% due to tighter expense controls. Net profit reached PLN 216.1 million ($56.2 million), and active client numbers climbed to over 812,000. Looking ahead, XTB plans to launch spot cryptocurrency trading and options products, and is seeking required regulatory licenses in both the EU and Asia as it broadens its global footprint.

Source: Finance Magnates

Hong Kong’s new stablecoin ordinance, effective today, places top-traded crypto cash substitutes under bank-like regulatory standards, triggering intense competition for a limited number of licenses from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). The first batch of licenses is set for early next year, and market watchers say this measured approach will support sustainable sector growth and reinforce Hong Kong's ambitions as a digital finance hub.

Source: SCMP

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned that digital and mobile lending platforms are making it too easy for consumers to overlook crucial loan details, especially regarding costs. The regulator urged lenders to redesign apps and web experiences to add “friction” and ensure borrowers have adequate time and information before taking loans, amid growing scrutiny of fintech consumer protection practices in the digital lending market.

Source: FinanceFeeds

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