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Crypto

France delays vote on stablecoin tax measure, eyes Nov. 3

France has postponed a vote on a budget measure covering stablecoin taxation to Nov. 3. The provision would end, from January 2027, the deferral of tax on gains generated when cryptocurrencies are exchanged for single-currency stablecoins. The issue is whether converting to a stablecoin should trigger taxation. The proposal is part of budget deliberations and still requires further parliamentary votes, with possible adjustments to scope and timing.

Telecommunications & Media

Apple seen as only major maker to raise shipments despite 14 percent smartphone market contraction forecast

Apple is expected to be the only major smartphone maker to increase shipments this year even as the global market slumps on surging memory prices, a report said. Analysts at GF Securities forecast Apple’s 2026 smartphone shipments will rise 4 percent to 257 million units, while global shipments fall 14.2 percent to 1.08 billion. They see Apple widening its lead over Samsung Electronics and keeping the top spot for a third straight year.

People

Meritz Securities to recruit 2026 college graduates

Meritz Securities will conduct open recruitment for new college graduates for 2026. The firm said on Oct. 19 it will hire entry-level employees across five divisions: S&T, investment banking, retail, IT and management support. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 30 via the company’s recruitment website. Candidates will go through an online competency test and interviews with working-level staff and executives. Eligible applicants include graduates and those set to graduate in February 2027.