Major Financial Firms Back New US Dollar Stablecoin Offering Earnings to Holders
Over 140 companies, including Visa and Mastercard, launch Open USD, a stablecoin enabling holders to earn reserve revenue as it aims to rival USDT and USDC.
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Ireland Revisits TikTok Sanctions After Court Upholds Data Transfer Concerns
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission prepares to reassess sanctions against TikTok following a court ruling that upheld privacy violations linked to EU-to-China data transfers.
Markets & Macro
Canada’s Economy Bounces Back in April with Strongest Growth Since Mid-2025
Canada’s economy expanded significantly in April, driven by gains in oil production and multiple industries, easing recession concerns despite modest growth ahead.
Big Tech
Google Meet adds automated note-taking for Google One AI Premium subscribers
Google Meet’s automated note-taking feature, powered by Gemini AI, now extends to individual Google One AI Premium users, simplifying meeting follow-ups across devices.
Crypto & Fintech
How Crypto.com Card Leads the Global Crypto Payment Market Through Innovation
Crypto.com Card has solidified its position as a market leader by enabling instant crypto-to-fiat payments worldwide, offering rewards, and pioneering Visa USDC settlement integration.
Trade & Tariffs
EU to Eliminate Tariffs on Most U.S. Industrial Goods and Secure Lobster Access Until 2029
The EU will remove import duties on most U.S. industrial products starting July 1, while extending tariff-free lobster imports and including safeguards to ensure fair trade.
Energy & Climate
New Delhi Launches $1,060 Scrap Incentive to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption
New Delhi offers a $1,060 cash bonus and tax exemptions for EV buyers, backed by plans to expand charging infrastructure and phase out combustion vehicles.
Defense & Security
Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Intensifies Pressure on Moscow Amid Fuel Shortages
Moscow faces mounting drone attacks from Ukraine that disrupt fuel supplies and infrastructure, with President Putin acknowledging increasing operational challenges.
Crypto & Fintech
Surge in Bitcoin Held by Long-Term Investors Suggests Early Market Bottom
The amount of Bitcoin held by long-term investors hit a record high, indicating a possible earlier market bottom than some analysts predict amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty.
Trade & Tariffs
Jeep to Manufacture Electric SUVs in China Under Expanded Partnership
Jeep will produce a new electric midsize SUV in China through a joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Corp, marking the first Chinese-built Jeep sold in Western markets.