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China–US trade relief, MEXC transfer ban, UK business checks

China has prolonged trade relief involving the US for two months, keeping some mineral-export waivers and suspensions affecting US companies and vessels in place. US financial institutions face a ban on transfers to and from cryptocurrency exchange MEXC, which says it remains operational. The UK plans to require large businesses to conduct human rights checks, with powers for regulators to investigate goods suspected of being made with forced labor.

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Economy

Markets

Attacker steals from Keplr wallets through Web3Auth flaw

Web3Auth says its recovery transfers followed theft from some Keplr social-login wallets, so an empty balance does not necessarily mean funds were stolen. Keplr is working on an account-checking tool while the companies prepare to return recovered funds.

US regulator approves single-stock perpetual futures

The US derivatives regulator approved perpetual futures tied to individual stocks, extending its earlier approval of crypto contracts. A legal challenge contests the rules that should govern the new products.

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Economy

  1. Armenia’s prime minister presents 2027 budget draft to committees

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  2. European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde to step down on 7 February 2027

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  3. Portugal petrol prices fall 9.5 cents as government cuts tax discount

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  1. UK maritime center records 325 Hormuz transits in a week

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  2. China’s factory-gate inflation hits fastest pace in over four years

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  3. Japan’s Finance Ministry reveals record 7.98 trillion yen intervention

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Companies

  1. Russia’s Putin expands control over Japan Tobacco businesses to 7

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  2. Fox closes $22 billion acquisition of Roku

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  3. US court halts McDonnell debt collection operation

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  1. US Defense Department removes WuXi AppTec from military companies list

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  2. Coinbase gets US approval to become a national trust bank, company says

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  3. DC Studios names Jeremy Latcham to replace Gunn and Safran

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  4. Höegh Autoliners signs BYD battery deal for car carrier

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  5. Jazeera Airways to resume direct Kuwait–Yerevan flights

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  6. Biscayne buys 87.4% of Shrewsbury Town

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  7. Unlimited Productions opens first US office in New York

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  8. US regulator opens school-bus recall query into 2,895 Waymo vehicles

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  9. Russia’s Eco Shipping owns Bright and Glory, Equasis records show

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  10. Goodman and Digital Realty buy 9.9% stake in NextDC

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Startups & Venture

  1. NVIDIA announces investment in Korean startup Point2

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Reports on this date

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    Following the attack on Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field, the regional ministry plans to use other power plants to supply critical facilities. Families fleeing fighting around Moyale need food and shelter in Kenya, where authorities and aid workers are seeking assistance. China has extended some trade relief for two months.

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    Technology

    Moldova’s power link, UK energy tax plans, Keplr wallet recovery

    Moldova’s electricity connection to Romania can reduce reliance on the Cuciurgan power plant in Transnistria; Sandu says two more lines to Romania are on the way. The UK plans to restore VAT on home energy installations, raising household costs. Web3Auth and Keplr are preparing to return funds recovered after theft from some social-login wallets.

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    4 min44 sources

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    Science

    WMO’s 2026 heat estimate, COP31 agenda, England’s winter care plans

    The World Meteorological Organization estimates that January–September 2026 was 1.47°C warmer than the preindustrial average and expects El Niño to raise the annual figure. COP31 delegates adopted a negotiating agenda, while climate finance is among the issues facing negotiators. England’s GP practices plan extra home support for patients they consider most at risk.

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    4 min30 sources

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    Culture

    Roku joins Tubi under Fox ownership

    Fox has completed its $22 billion purchase of Roku, bringing it under the same ownership as Tubi. Jeremy Latcham takes over DC Studios while Gunn and Safran plan further creative work. Arpita Singh has died at 89, with her paintings on view at Talwar Gallery through 27 February.

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    3 min23 sources

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    Sports

    Nigeria’s U-17 world title, 2030 rugby league hosts, Larson’s third championship

    Nigeria beat Japan to complete six consecutive victories and win the U-17 Women’s World Cup. The US and Pacific Islands were awarded the expanded 2030 Rugby League World Cups. Kyle Larson secured his third NASCAR Cup Series title after Christopher Bell fell out of contention.

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    Politics

    Iraq power cuts, China–US trade relief, shortages for families fleeing Ethiopia

    After a drone attack on Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field disrupted electricity across much of the Kurdish region, the regional ministry plans to supply critical facilities from other power plants. China has extended trade relief for two months. In Kenya, authorities and aid workers are seeking assistance for families fleeing fighting around Moyale in Ethiopia.

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