The Future of Financial Settlement Isn't Faster, It's Fundamentally Different

A single short position worth $261,900 was forcibly liquidated on the Binance platform, indicating increased market volatility. Such large-scale liquidations often reflect shifts in market sentiment or heightened leverage risks. (Cointelegraph)

[UK Media: UK Treasury Plans to Implement Stamp Duty Relief for Newly Listed Companies on the London Stock Exchange] According to a report by Financial Times cited by insiders, the UK Treasury plans to implement stamp duty relief for newly listed companies on the London Stock Exchange, driven by concerns over the declining competitiveness of the UK public capital markets. This measure would exempt investors from the 0.5% stamp duty currently required when purchasing shares of newly listed companies. Sources indicate that this relief may apply for two to three years after a company’s listing. There are already related tax exemptions in place during the IPO stock issuance phase. Officials hope this move will enhance market liquidity, encourage companies to choose London for their listings instead of competing cities like New York, and also motivate more retail investors to invest in the UK stock market. According to Dealogic data, the number of listings in London this year has lagged behind exchanges in Angola, Zagreb, and Muscat. Financial industry professionals have been lobbying UK Chancellor Reeves to help revitalize London’s stagnant listing market. Additionally, several fintech companies have identified the burden of stamp duty as a significant obstacle in their choice of listing location. (Jin10)

[Intel and AMD Foundry Cooperation in Preliminary Negotiation Stage] According to a report by Jinse Finance, sources revealed that Intel is in early discussions with AMD to explore the possibility of including AMD as one of its wafer foundry clients. It is currently unclear how much of AMD's production business would shift to Intel if an agreement is reached, nor whether this move would involve direct investment from AMD. There is also the possibility that negotiations may ultimately fall through. Following the news, Intel's stock price surged sharply, at one point rising over 6%. (Jin10)

[ETH Achieved Positive Q4 Returns 4 Times in the Past 5 Years] Data shows that Ethereum (ETH) has achieved positive returns in the fourth quarter 4 times over the past 5 years. How it performs this fourth quarter is worth paying attention to.