JPMorgan’s Crypto Collateral Program

JPMorgan’s Crypto Collateral Program

JPMorgan Chase’s decision to accept Bitcoin and Ether as loan collateral by end-2025 marks a watershed moment in cryptocurrency’s mainstreaming within traditional finance. This analysis examines the strategic implications, risk considerations, and specific...
ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement

ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement

The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) represents a watershed moment in regional economic integration, positioning Southeast Asia at the forefront of digital trade governance. With negotiations reaching substantial conclusion in October 2025 and...
US Carrier Deployment to Latin America

US Carrier Deployment to Latin America

President Donald Trump’s deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to Latin America marks a watershed moment in hemispheric relations, representing the most significant projection of American naval power into the region in modern history. The...