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Dutch Seizure of Nexperia Sparks Corporate Stand-Off in China

**Nexperia China Prioritizes Local Management Amid Dutch Takeover Dispute**

Nexperia China has instructed its employees to follow directives from local management rather than the company’s Dutch headquarters, intensifying an ongoing corporate standoff. This internal directive, communicated through a letter over the weekend, signals clear resistance against the Dutch authorities’ attempt to assert control over the company.

### Background: Dutch Emergency Law and Limited Reach

The Netherlands recently invoked the Goods Availability Act—an emergency law enabling the state to temporarily assume control over companies deemed critical to national security. Using this law, Dutch authorities took control of Nexperia’s parent company and European operations, removing CEO Zhang Xuezheng and restricting significant corporate actions such as relocating units or terminating executives for up to one year.

However, this takeover only applies to the parent entity and its European subsidiaries. Nexperia’s subsidiaries incorporated in mainland China, including plants and offices in Dongguan, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Wuxi, remain outside the scope of Dutch jurisdiction. These Chinese operations are managed locally and employ staff directly compensated by the Chinese entity, reinforcing their operational independence from the Dutch headquarters.

### China’s Export Controls Escalate the Stand-Off

The situation is further complicated by China’s Ministry of Commerce, which has imposed export restrictions on certain finished components manufactured domestically. These controls effectively block Dutch authorities from influencing Chinese operations, given that approximately 70% of Nexperia’s products are assembled at the Dongguan facility.

As a consequence, despite the legal authority granted to the Dutch government over the European parent company, the export restrictions prevent them from redirecting production or accessing product flows originating in China. This development has transformed the dispute into a complex geopolitical and corporate balancing act, with ongoing government-to-government negotiations between the Netherlands and China.

### Competitors Eye Supply Chain Opportunities

The uncertainty surrounding Nexperia’s operations presents a strategic window for rival semiconductor companies. Industry players such as Infineon, ON Semiconductor, STMicroelectronics, and Rohm are reportedly preparing to capture customers concerned about potential supply disruptions, especially in the automotive sector.

Nexperia’s Dongguan plant processes over 50 billion components annually, focusing on high-demand medium-power surface-mount device (SMD) packages, dual-flat no-lead (DFN) formats, and wafer-scale options. Competitors are expected to offer pin-compatible replacement parts for diodes, transistors, and other discrete component families most affected by the export constraints.

Meanwhile, electronics distributors are increasing inventory buffers to meet anticipated demand from automotive and industrial equipment manufacturers seeking alternative sources during this period of heightened geopolitical uncertainty.

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The unfolding events at Nexperia highlight the intricate interplay between national security concerns, international trade restrictions, and corporate governance in today’s semiconductor industry. Stakeholders will be closely watching how the situation develops in the coming months.
https://coincentral.com/dutch-seizure-of-nexperia-sparks-corporate-stand-off-in-china/

Signal President Spars With Elon Musk Over Trust in Private Messengers

On Monday, a major outage at Amazon Web Services disrupted a large number of websites and apps, including the end-to-end encrypted messenger Signal. In response, X Executive Chairman and Chief Technical Officer Elon Musk declared that he no longer trusts Signal. “I don’t trust Signal anymore,” Musk stated plainly.

Signal President Meredith Whittaker responded to Musk’s post on X, emphasizing the app’s reputation: “Signal is trusted by the security and hacker community, and hundreds of millions of others, BECAUSE they can examine it, and because on examination, it has shown to be robust, private, and secure—for over a decade.”

### Musk’s Promotion of X Chat

In recent months, Musk has been promoting the use of X Chat as a secure, encrypted communication method between users. However, security experts argue that any encrypted messaging app should be open source to be truly trusted with secure communications. After all, how can users be sure what the app is doing if they cannot review the code themselves?

X labels X Chat—intended to eventually replace the traditional direct messaging system—as beta software on their platform. While there were reports in 2018 that X (then known as Twitter) was testing end-to-end encryption, the feature did not receive an official support announcement until 2023. The company has also stated plans to make it easier for users to verify the safety and security of their chat features.

Jack Dorsey, co-founder of X (originally Twitter) and former CEO, was supportive of moving towards end-to-end encryption during his tenure. More recently, Dorsey developed a geographically-focused messaging app called Bitchat over a weekend. Bitchat gained attention during the recent overthrow of the Nepalese government because of its mesh networking features, which allow it to function locally without internet access. An app with similar capabilities, FireChat, was used during the Hong Kong protests as early as 2014.

### Signal Is Not Perfect Either

Of course, Signal itself is not without flaws and has faced criticism over the years. One common concern raised by security researchers was Signal’s reliance on phone numbers, which many viewed as a privacy risk. The app has recently addressed this issue by allowing users to sign up with just a username.

Notably, Whittaker’s comments about Signal’s openness and verifiability faced pushback from multiple developers in the Bitcoin community. Peter Todd, known for contributing to Bitcoin Core and for being suggested as the alleged Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto in a recent HBO documentary, pointed out that app stores on Android and iOS hinder users’ ability to confirm that the open-source code published by Signal matches the app installed on their devices.

Todd’s work with Bitcoin Core emphasizes reproducible builds, a process that allows end users to verify that the software they run is built from the exact open-source code released to the public. Similarly, Steve Lee, who leads Bitcoin open-source development grant provider Spiral, highlighted an open issue related to reproducible builds for Signal on Android.

Bitcoin purists also criticize Signal for relying on centralized infrastructure, which contributed to the AWS-related downtime experienced recently. This reliance is seen as a drawback compared to decentralized networks like Bitcoin.

### Striking a Balance

Whether discussing Bitcoin or private messaging, there are often trade-offs between achieving perfect privacy and security versus creating a user-friendly app that people will actually use. Signal remains the gold standard for encrypted messaging, but encouraging more competition in this space is beneficial—so long as such alternatives offer privacy that is truly verifiable and trustworthy.
https://gizmodo.com/signal-president-spars-with-elon-musk-over-trust-in-private-messengers-2000674571

Solar energy startup Active Surfaces wins inaugural PITCH.nano competition

The inaugural PITCH.nano competition, hosted by MIT.nano’s hard technology accelerator START.nano, provided a platform for early-stage startups to present their innovations to MIT and Boston’s hard-tech startup ecosystem.

The grand prize winner was Active Surfaces, a startup generating renewable energy exactly where it is needed through lightweight, flexible solar cells. Active Surfaces aims to reimagine how photovoltaics are deployed in the built environment with its ultralight, peel-and-stick panels. Shiv Bhakta MBA ’24, SM ’24, CEO and co-founder, delivered the winning presentation to an audience of entrepreneurs, investors, startup incubators, and industry partners at PITCH.nano on September 30.

Active Surfaces received the grand prize of 25,000 nanoBucks—equivalent to $25,000—that can be spent at MIT.nano facilities.

“Why has MIT.nano chosen to embrace startup activity as much as we do?” asked Vladimir Bulović, MIT.nano faculty director, at the start of PITCH.nano. “We need to make sure that entrepreneurs can be born out of MIT and can take the next technical ideas developed in the lab out into the market, so they can make the next millions of jobs that the world needs.”

Bulović explained that the journey of a hard-tech entrepreneur takes at least 10 years and $100 million. By linking open tool facilities to startup needs, MIT.nano can make those first few years a little easier, helping more startups reach the scale-up stage.

“Getting VCs [venture capitalists] to invest in hard tech is challenging,” explained Joyce Wu SM ’00, PhD ’07, START.nano program manager. “Through START.nano, we provide discounted access to MIT.nano’s cleanrooms, characterization tools, and laboratories for startups to build their prototypes and attract investment earlier and with reduced spend. Our goal is to support the translation of fundamental research to real-world solutions in hard tech.”

In addition to discounted access to tools, START.nano helps early-stage companies become part of the MIT and Cambridge innovation network.

Inspired by the MIT 100K Competition, PITCH.nano was launched this year as a new opportunity to introduce hard-tech ventures to the investor and industry community. Twelve startups delivered presentations that were evaluated by a panel of four judges—venture capitalists and startup founders themselves.

“It is amazing to see the quality, diversity, and ingenuity of this inspiring group of startups,” said judge Brendan Smith PhD ’18, CEO of SiTration, a company that was part of the inaugural START.nano cohort. “Together, these founders are demonstrating the power of fundamental hard-tech innovation to solve the world’s greatest challenges in a way that is both scalable and profitable.”

The startups presenting at PITCH.nano spanned a wide range of focus areas:

– **Climate, Energy, and Materials:** Addis Energy, Copernic Catalysts, Daqus Energy, VioNano Innovations, Active Surfaces, and Metal Fuels
– **Life Sciences:** Acorn Genetics, Advanced Silicon Group, and BioSens8
– **Quantum and Photonics:** Qunett, nOhm Devices, and Brightlight Photonics

A common thread among these companies is their use of MIT.nano to advance their innovations.

“MIT.nano has been instrumental in compressing our time to market, especially as a company building a novel, physical product,” said Bhakta. “Access to world-class characterization tools normally out of reach for startups lets us validate scale-up much faster. The START.nano community accelerates problem-solving, and the nanoBucks award is directly supporting the development of our next prototypes headed to pilot.”

In addition to the grand prize, a 5,000 nanoBucks audience choice award went to Advanced Silicon Group, a startup developing a next-generation biosensor to improve testing in pharma and health tech.

Now in its fifth year, START.nano has supported 40 companies across diverse market areas including life sciences, clean tech, semiconductors, photonics, quantum, materials, and software. Fourteen START.nano companies have graduated from the program, proving its success in helping early-stage ventures progress from prototype to manufacturing.

“I believe MIT.nano has a fantastic opportunity here,” said judge Davide Marini, PhD ’03, co-founder and CEO of Inkbit, “to create the leading incubator for hard tech entrepreneurs worldwide.”
https://news.mit.edu/2025/active-surfaces-wins-inaugural-pitchnano-competition-1020

Rockets’ Kevin Durant delivers ‘no-brainer’ admission after signing $90 million extension

Although Kevin Durant remains one of the best scorers in the NBA today, he is nearing the end of his illustrious career. Ergo, the two-year, $90 million contract extension he signed with the Houston Rockets on Sunday could be the last deal he ever agrees to in this league. Such a decision cannot be made lightly.

The two-time Finals MVP is extremely confident in this union, however, identifying Space City as the most optimal path forward.

“I’m excited,” Durant told reporters on Monday, per Adam Wexler of SportsTalk 790. “That was the intent when I came here, was to try to be with this group as long as possible. It was a no-brainer to sign on that line.”

The future Hall of Famer took a discount to stay in Houston for the next few seasons, forgoing a chance to earn up to $120 million in order to give the organization added financial flexibility. The Rockets can now turn their attention to locking up versatile forward Tari Eason before Monday’s 6 p.m. ET deadline to sign players to rookie-scale extensions. Franchise pillar and All-Defensive First-Team selection Amen Thompson will be eligible for a new deal next summer.

Durant is willing to make this sacrifice because he, like many others, firmly believes this franchise can contend for a championship during the 2025-26 campaign. The 37-year-old can do his part to help that blueprint come to fruition—free from answering questions about money.

### Durant Is All In on the Rockets

“Just talking to [general manager Rafael Stone and head coach Ime Udoka], and how they wanted to build the team and how I see myself in this organization, I just thought it was a perfect contract for us,” Durant said. “I’m glad we can get that out of the way. We won’t have to worry about external noise throughout the season if I didn’t have a contract signed. So, we can just worry about basketball and focus on the season.”

Following the devastating Fred VanVleet injury, Kevin Durant is even more valuable to Houston. Besides the high-level offense he is expected to provide—26.6 points while shooting 52.7 percent from the field and 43.0 percent from behind the 3-point line last season—the six-time All-NBA First-Teamer brings loads of experience to a roster that still features plenty of young players.

Durant is not often heralded as a vocal leader, but he has a ton of hoops-based wisdom to offer. Houston will try to glean as much as it can from him over the next three years (including a $43 million player option for 2027-28). All the on-court contributions will definitely be of use as well.
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/houston-rockets/rockets-news-kevin-durant-no-brainer-admission-90-million-extension

AEW seemingly takes a subtle dig at WWE

AEW has sparked discussions recently after seemingly taking a subtle shot at their rivals, WWE.

The wrestling promotion’s latest move caught the attention of fans and industry insiders alike, fueling speculation about the ongoing competition between the two companies.

This subtle jab highlights the intense rivalry that continues to shape the professional wrestling landscape.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-aew-seemingly-takes-subtle-dig-at-wwe

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Kalmar julkaisee tammi-syyskuun 2025 osavuosikatsauksen perjantaina 31.10.2025

Kalmar Oyj julkaisee tammi–syyskuun 2025 osavuosikatsauksen 31.10.2025 noin klo 9.00. Raportti on saatavilla julkaisun jälkeen osoitteessa www.kalmar.fi.

Kansainvälinen puhelinkonferenssi analyytikoille, sijoittajille ja toimittajille järjestetään julkaisupäivänä klo 10.00. Tilaisuus on englanninkielinen. Raportin esittelevät Kalmarin toimitusjohtaja Sami Niiranen sekä talous- ja rahoitusjohtaja Sakari Ahdekivi.

Esitysmateriaali on saatavilla osoitteessa www.kalmar.fi viimeistään klo 10.00 mennessä.

Puhelinkonferenssiin osallistuvien tulee rekisteröityä tilaisuuteen tämän linkin kautta. Rekisteröitymisen jälkeen osallistuja saa konferenssin puhelinnumeron sekä konferenssitunnuksen osallistumista varten. Konferenssin aikana on mahdollisuus esittää kysymyksiä. Tilaisuutta voi myös seurata osoitteessa.

Tilaisuus nauhoitetaan, ja tallenne on saatavilla Kalmarin verkkosivuilla myöhemmin samana päivänä.

Huomioithan, että osallistumalla puhelinkonferenssiin hyväksyt, että Kalmar kerää sinusta henkilökohtaisia tietoja, kuten nimen ja yritystiedot.

Muistutamme myös, että voit tilata Kalmarin pörssi- ja lehdistötiedotteita tämän linkin kautta tai Kalmarin internet-sivuilla www.kalmar.fi.

Lisätietoja:
– Carina Geber-Teir, sijoittajasuhde-, markkinointi- ja viestintäjohtaja, puh. 040 502 4697
– Camilla Maikola, sijoittajasuhdepäällikkö, puh. 050 442 7900

**Kalmar lyhyesti**
Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) liikuttaa hyödykkeitä kriittisissä toimitusketjuissa maailmanlaajuisesti, ja sen visiona on olla edelläkävijä kestävän materiaalien käsittelyn laitteissa ja palveluissa.

Kalmar toimii maailmanlaajuisesti yli 120 maassa ja työllistää noin 5 200 henkilöä. Kalmarin pääkonttori sijaitsee Helsingissä, Suomessa.

Vuonna 2024 yhtiön liikevaihto oli yhteensä noin 1,7 miljardia euroa.

Lisätietoja: www.kalmar.fi
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/10/17/3168461/0/fi/Kalmar-julkaisee-tammi-syyskuun-2025-osavuosikatsauksen-perjantaina-31-10-2025.html

Tether Nominates Executives to Juventus Board After Investment in Club

Tether Seeks Board Control at Juventus Following 10.7% Stake Investment

Tether, the issuer behind the stablecoin USDT, is making a strategic move into the world of football by seeking board control at Juventus FC. Earlier this year, Tether invested a 10.7% stake in the Italian football club and now aims to increase its influence by nominating two executives to join Juventus’ board of directors.

### Strategic Investment and Board Nominations

In February and April 2024, Tether acquired a significant 10.7% share in Juventus, signaling its strong interest in the football industry. Since the investment, the company has actively engaged with fans to gather insights and concerns about the club’s management. Emphasizing the need for improved governance and stronger minority representation, Tether has nominated Zachary Lyons, its Deputy Chief Investment Officer, and Francesco Garino, a medical doctor and Juventus supporter, to join the club’s board.

These nominations are set to be voted on during the Juventus shareholder meeting scheduled for November 7, 2024. With this initiative, Tether aims to influence the future direction and governance of the club.

### Focus on Corporate Governance and Transparency

Tether’s push for enhanced corporate governance at Juventus comes amidst a period of leadership instability. In November 2022, Juventus experienced a major upheaval when its entire board resigned following allegations of financial fraud related to players’ salaries. Several executives, including former chairman Andrea Agnelli, faced legal consequences, prompting significant changes in the club’s leadership.

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, highlighted the company’s commitment to bringing “best-in-class corporate governance” to Juventus. By nominating professionals from diverse backgrounds, Tether seeks to strengthen the club’s management and establish better decision-making processes moving forward.

### Expanding Influence Beyond Football

While Tether’s core business centers around stablecoins, the company has been actively diversifying its investments across various industries. Apart from Juventus, Tether has invested $775 million in Rumble, a video-sharing platform. Additionally, the company has shown interest in artificial intelligence by proposing a joint acquisition of Northern Data, a firm specializing in AI infrastructure.

These strategic investments demonstrate Tether’s broader ambition to build a significant presence beyond the cryptocurrency market, expanding its footprint into traditional sectors such as sports and technology.

### The Road Ahead for Juventus and Tether

The upcoming Juventus shareholder meeting will be a pivotal moment for both the club and Tether. Approval of Tether’s board nominations could lead to a considerable shift in Juventus’ governance structure. With Tether’s involvement, the club may see new leadership dynamics aimed at restoring its reputation and ensuring greater transparency after recent scandals.

As Juventus navigates these changes, Tether’s role could become instrumental in shaping the club’s future trajectory both on and off the field.
https://coincentral.com/tether-nominates-executives-to-juventus-board-after-investment-in-club/

Bank of Japan Signals Possible Interest Rate Hike

**ChainCatcher and RootData to Co-Host ‘Crypto 2025’ Conference in Hong Kong**

On April 8, 2025, ChainCatcher and RootData will jointly host the highly anticipated ‘Crypto 2025’ conference in Hong Kong. This event will feature major blockchain stakeholders such as Stellar and Alibaba Cloud, aiming to bring together key players from across the industry.

Targeting institutional investors, the conference will highlight a potential shift in blockchain preferences—from Ethereum to Solana and Stellar. This evolving landscape is expected to significantly impact market dynamics and spark important discussions around regulatory frameworks and technological advancements.

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**Bank of Japan Eyes Rate Hike Amid Economic Forecast Alignment**

The Bank of Japan is considering raising interest rates as part of a broader economic forecast alignment. Such a move could substantially reshape Japan’s financial environment, influencing borrowing costs, consumer spending, and overall economic activity.

The central bank’s intent is to balance sustainable growth with inflation control, reflecting a strategic focus on stabilizing the economy. Market reactions to this possible rate hike are mixed. While some analysts forecast long-term economic stability if current trends persist, others express concerns about potential negative effects on growth.

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**Institutional Investors Navigate a Critical Phase**

Institutional investors find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. Notably, there is growing liquidity movement away from Ethereum toward competitors like Solana. This significant shift in capital allocation is expected to be a key topic of discussion at the upcoming ‘Crypto 2025’ conference.

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**Historical Low Rates and Potential Policy Shifts**

Did you know? Japan’s interest rates have remained historically low since the late 1990s, primarily to support economic recovery efforts. The current consideration of rate increases signals a potential shift toward more conventional monetary policies after decades of ultra-low rates.

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https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/tech/bank-of-japan-signals-possible-interest-rate-hike/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bank-of-japan-signals-possible-interest-rate-hike

In 2016, she made gut-healthy drinks in her kitchen. 9 years on, she sold her soda brand to PepsiCo for $2 billion

In 2015, Allison Ellsworth was in her kitchen experimenting with different gut-healthy drink recipes, trying to make apple cider vinegar taste good. Little did she know that the concoctions she was mixing would eventually become a billion-dollar business.

Today, the 38-year-old is the co-founder of the prebiotic soda brand Poppi, which she started alongside her husband, Stephen Ellsworth. Almost a decade after her kitchen experiments, in May 2025, Ellsworth sold the business to PepsiCo for $1.95 billion. The deal includes $300 million in anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion.

### Entrepreneur by Nature

Ellsworth has always been a hustler. “I just knew I never wanted to work for anyone. I was good at, like, hacking systems and… I always had this really great gift to be visionary [and] see through cracks,” Ellsworth told CNBC Make It.

While in college, she took a full year off to travel and still managed to graduate in four years. During her studies, she also worked several jobs where she figured out how to execute more efficiently than expected.

“I worked at a call center, and I learned really early working there, that if I did certain things, I could double, triple, 5x the sales of everybody else,” Ellsworth said.

### From Oil and Gas Research to Healthy Living

After college, Ellsworth spent years on the road working in oil and gas research. She traveled all around the United States by herself, which eventually began to weigh on her health.

“I did that for seven years, working all over the U.S. I’ve driven through every single state by myself, stayed in teeny, little towns and motels and ran huge, multi-million dollar projects in my 20s. It was crazy,” she said.

Since she was always on the road, she had trouble accessing nutritious food. “I felt ill. So my face started breaking out, my stomach was hurting. I was allergic to all sorts of different things,” she revealed.

### A Love for Apple Cider Vinegar

“I just fell in love with apple cider vinegar, and the way it made me feel, but I wanted to make it taste better,” said Allison Ellsworth, co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Poppi.

Her passion for gut health and desire to create a tasty, healthful beverage ultimately led to the birth of Poppi—a brand that has transformed how people enjoy prebiotic soda.

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https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/17/poppi-went-from-kitchen-experiment-to-2-billion-deal-with-pepsico.html