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Planned new rules for the crypto sector have been cautiously welcomed by the industry, while lawyers say they could put more pressure on regulators.

Australia’s largest superannuation fund will be left empty handed after embattled cobalt producer Jervois Global unveiled a $233.5m recapitalisation deal with a major lender.

Generation X has become the property king and is on track to become the richest cohort of all, as the great wealth transfer starts.


Perry Williams
Business editor
The markets


Commentary
Don’t fear high share prices...they might be good for you
By RUDI FILAPEK-VANDYCK
How many times have you been told to look for lowly valued stocks and ignore the ones flying too close to the sun? Here’s why that’s wrong and some soaring ASX options to consider.
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Crypto rules won’t force ‘mass-exit’ of digital players
Planned new rules for the crypto sector have been cautiously welcomed by the industry, while lawyers say they could put more pressure on regulators.
By ANGELICA SNOWDEN
Rio fears worst for worker lost overboard
Mining giant Rio Tinto is investigating how a crew member was lost at sea while aboard a bulk carrier on route to Western Australia on Boxing Day.
By BRAD THOMPSON
25 start-ups to watch in 2025
Meet the Australian start-ups poised to take the nation by storm in the year ahead.
By JOSEPH LAM
Foreign investors eye agri market with sales tipped to rise
Foreign and US investors are expected to grab a larger slice of the Australian agricultural sector, with sales volumes forecast to rise in 2025 following more than three years of declines.
By CHRIS HERDE
Battle of the asset classes: the investments likely to grow in 2025
Shares surged higher in 2024 and their returns will be tough to repeat in 2025, but other investment opportunities appear attractive.
By ANTHONY KEANE

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