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China’s securities regulator has informally instructed brokerages to halt their real-world asset tokenisation activities in Hong Kong, according to a Reuters report. The move signals Beijing’s cautious stance on risk management, even as Hong Kong accelerates its digital-asset ambitions with new licensing frameworks and regulatory roadmaps. Analysts suggest the pause is a temporary cooling-off period rather than a reversal of demand, with several firms already active in launching tokenised bonds and yield-bearing products.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 started at midnight on Monday for Prime members, going live for others today. The sale brings great deals on electronics, like phones, smartwatches, true wireless stereo (TWS), home appliances, washing machines, refrigerators, PCs, smart TVs, PCs, and laptops. Apart from direct price cuts, the e-commerce giant is also providing additional discounts with credit and debit cards of select banks.

TPV has launched three new Philips Audio products in India, including the TWS Earbuds TAT1269, Bluetooth Speaker TAS3400, and Party Speaker TAX4910. The TAT1269 earbuds feature Bluetooth 5.4, 13mm drivers, IPX5 water resistance, up to 40 hours of playback, and touch controls. The TAS3400 speaker delivers 40W sound, RGB lighting, multiple connectivity options, IPX5 splash resistance, and 10-hour claimed battery life. The TAX4910 party speaker offers 120W output, dual 6.5-inch woofers, True Wireless pairing, party lights, dual mic inputs, and a 10-hour claimed battery life.

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 opened to all users on September 23, bringing discounts, bank offers, and exchange deals across a wide range of products. Alongside smartphones, tablets, TVs, and appliances from leading brands, Amazon is also offering major price cuts on its in-house Echo devices and Fire TV units, making this sale an ideal time to buy them.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 has been silently launched in India in two colour options. It comes with an 8.7-inch screen and a 5,100mAh battery. It has an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The Galaxy Tab A11 succeed the Galaxy Tab A9, which was unveiled in 2023. It offers a 3.5mm audio jack.