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Marcus Chen

Markets & Equities Correspondent

Marcus Chen has covered global equity markets for 12 years, reporting on earnings season, stock listings, and corporate deal activity across US and Asian exchanges. He holds a CFA charter and previously worked as an equity research associate at a Singapore brokerage before moving into financial journalism. His reporting focuses on translating quarterly results and M&A activity into plain-language coverage for retail investors.

Covers:
  • stocks
  • markets
  • earnings
  • mergers-acquisitions
Latest by Marcus Chen
BTSE Group Launches Regulated Crypto Exchange in Indonesia via Joint Venture

BTSE Group Launches Regulated Crypto Exchange in Indonesia via Joint Venture

Jul 12, 2026

BTSE Group has launched a regulated cryptocurrency exchange in Indonesia through a joint venture, aiming to capitalize on one of Asia's fastest-growing digital asset markets. The new entity, BTSE Indonesia, is licensed by the country's financial authority and will offer local currency trading pairs.

Cardano Surges Over 12% in Weekend Rally, Outpacing Market Leaders

Cardano Surges Over 12% in Weekend Rally, Outpacing Market Leaders

Jul 12, 2026

Cardano (ADA) registered its largest single-day percentage gain since February, climbing over 12% on Saturday and pushing its market capitalization above $7 billion. The rally saw the digital asset significantly outperform broader cryptocurrency market leaders like Bitcoin and Ethereum.