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EU Should Focus on Tokenization Instead of New DeFi Rules, Says MiCA Architect
Crypto & Fintech

EU Should Focus on Tokenization Instead of New DeFi Rules, Says MiCA Architect

A key adviser to the European Commission urges prioritizing a broad regulatory framework for digital assets and tokenization over imposing new rules on decentralized finance.

Wall Street Gains as AI Stocks Bounce Back and Oil Prices Retreat
Corporate Power

Wall Street Gains as AI Stocks Bounce Back and Oil Prices Retreat

U.S. markets climbed as artificial intelligence stocks recovered from last week’s sell-off and easing oil prices provided relief to energy-sensitive sectors.

China Commits Nearly $300 Billion to Data Centers to Accelerate AI Ambitions
Trade & Tariffs

China Commits Nearly $300 Billion to Data Centers to Accelerate AI Ambitions

China plans to invest around $295 billion in data centers over five years, aiming to boost domestic AI development and reduce reliance on foreign technology amid growing competition with the U.S.

Japan Intervenes Amid Yen Slump and Rising Bond Yields as Market Anxiety Grows
Markets & Macro

Japan Intervenes Amid Yen Slump and Rising Bond Yields as Market Anxiety Grows

Japan deployed record foreign-exchange interventions to support the yen as bond yields hit new highs, balancing risks ahead of a pivotal Bank of Japan rate decision.

VP Vance Refers Minnesota Governor and Attorney General to DOJ Amid Fraud Investigation
AI & Tech Regulation

VP Vance Refers Minnesota Governor and Attorney General to DOJ Amid Fraud Investigation

Vice President JD Vance has sent Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, to the Justice Department for criminal inquiry following a federal fraud report.

On-Chain Investigator Questions Legitimacy of $32 Million Humanity Protocol Crypto Breach
Crypto & Fintech

On-Chain Investigator Questions Legitimacy of $32 Million Humanity Protocol Crypto Breach

The alleged $32 million crypto hack of Humanity Protocol's token raises doubts as an on-chain analyst suggests the attack may have been staged by insiders rather than an external breach.

SBI Shinsei Bank to Reward Depositors with Cryptocurrency Vouchers Linked to Interest
Crypto & Fintech

SBI Shinsei Bank to Reward Depositors with Cryptocurrency Vouchers Linked to Interest

SBI Shinsei Bank will offer depositors crypto vouchers worth a portion of their interest, redeemable for Bitcoin, Ether, or XRP through its exchange platform.

SpaceX’s Ambitious Chip Manufacturing Plans Face Uncertainty Despite Bold Claims
Trade & Tariffs

SpaceX’s Ambitious Chip Manufacturing Plans Face Uncertainty Despite Bold Claims

SpaceX promotes a massive chip plant tied to its AI ambitions, yet its IPO filing shows no final agreements or timelines, prompting fresh doubts about the project’s viability.

Metaplanet Plans Share Buyback as Bitcoin Price Pressure Narrows Market Value
Crypto & Fintech

Metaplanet Plans Share Buyback as Bitcoin Price Pressure Narrows Market Value

Japan’s largest Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet considers repurchasing shares to boost Bitcoin yield per share after its market value fell below the value of its Bitcoin holdings.

Paramount Accuses Netflix of Undermining Warner Bros. Discovery Merger with Hostile Campaign
Corporate Power

Paramount Accuses Netflix of Undermining Warner Bros. Discovery Merger with Hostile Campaign

Paramount claims Netflix is leading a “scorched-earth” campaign to block its $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger, countering union concerns about potential job losses.