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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-11-07/south-african-private-investors-step-in-to-fix-johannesburg-s-city-center

Elixir has halted support for its deUSD stablecoin following a significant loss incurred by Stream Finance. The platform suffered a $93 million loss, which directly impacted deUSD, causing its value to crash to just $0.015.

This development marks a critical moment for the DeFi ecosystem, as the stability and trust in stablecoins like deUSD are essential for decentralized finance platforms. The decision by Elixir to suspend support underscores the challenges faced amid recent market turmoil.

For more details on this incident, stay tuned to Cryptonews.
https://cryptonews.com/news/defi-platform-elixir-halts-support-for-deusd-after-stream-finances-93m-loss/

On Friday, November 7, Seoul Economic Daily reported that Bang Min-soo, a former member of Teen Top, will be serving as the president of a new venture called Idol Union.

This announcement marks an exciting new chapter for Bang Min-soo as he takes on a leadership role in the entertainment industry. Idol Union aims to make a significant impact under his guidance.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/k-pop/news-a-big-joke-internet-reacts-former-teen-top-member-bang-min-soo-reported-lead-south-korea-s-idol-union-amidst-past-controversies

Netherlands: Consumer Spending Volume Falls to 0.8%

The latest data indicates that consumer spending volume in the Netherlands has declined, falling from the previous figure of 1.1% to 0.8% year-on-year.

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https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/finance/netherlands-the-consumer-spending-volume-fell-from-previous-1-1-to-0-8-in-september/

A trucker’s video captured a four-legged animal disappearing into the woods in Clare, Ireland.

Notably, the creature appeared to have a mane and a tail bob that resembled those of a male lion.
https://www.kxan.com/news/lion-captured-on-video-in-ireland-turns-out-to-be-a-dog-named-mouse/