1. Japan's Nikkei futures are up 2.3% in early trade, signaling positive sentiment in Asian markets.
2. A "Contract Whale" has liquidated half of its $170 million long position on the X platform, indicating a shift in crypto market strategy.
3. Gilead and Merck announced positive results from two Phase 3 trials for their once-weekly oral HIV treatment regimen.
Asia Futures Rise, Crypto Whale Sells, & HIV Drug Success