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BNP Paribas and HSBC complete first corporate treasury transaction on Swift's blockchain ledger

Global banks BNP Paribas and HSBC have completed the first corporate treasury payments using Swift’s blockchain-based ledger for Siemens.

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North Korea’s rice prices fall for the first time in two months

North Korean market prices are showing signs of cooling in 2026. The price of domestically grown rice fell for the first time in more than two months, according to Daily NK’s regular survey of markets…

  • North Korean rice prices fell for the first time in two months in 2026.
  • Price dropped 3.6% to 45,100 won per kilogram in Pyongyang market.
  • Decline attributed to holiday supplies and tightened border controls.

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