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Treasury Secretary Defends Trump’s Crypto Income Amid Growing Regulatory Questions
Crypto & Fintech

Treasury Secretary Defends Trump’s Crypto Income Amid Growing Regulatory Questions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns over Donald Trump’s crypto earnings as the administration introduced new tax-deferred accounts and eased stock donation rules.

Trump Highlights Importance of US Leadership in AI to Outpace China
AI & Tech Regulation

Trump Highlights Importance of US Leadership in AI to Outpace China

Former President Trump emphasized the need for the US to maintain AI leadership over China, calling AI a transformative technology surpassing the internet in impact and stressing energy and semiconductor production policies that support this goal.

Cape Verde Advances EV Adoption with All-Electric Government Fleet Amid World Cup Spotlight
Energy & Climate

Cape Verde Advances EV Adoption with All-Electric Government Fleet Amid World Cup Spotlight

Cape Verde stands out globally not only for its World Cup participation but also for electrifying its entire government vehicle fleet with BYD electric cars, setting an example for island nations.

US Warned Iran of Alleged Israeli Assassination Plots Against Top Negotiators During Talks
Defense & Security

US Warned Iran of Alleged Israeli Assassination Plots Against Top Negotiators During Talks

US officials alerted Iran through regional intermediaries about Israeli threats targeting chief Iranian negotiators amid sensitive peace discussions.

Zuckerberg Acknowledges AI Agent Progress at Meta Is Slower Than Anticipated
Big Tech

Zuckerberg Acknowledges AI Agent Progress at Meta Is Slower Than Anticipated

Mark Zuckerberg told Meta employees that AI agent development has not advanced as quickly as planned, highlighting challenges in the company’s major restructure and AI investments.

Bitwise Predicts Strategy Will Play a Reduced Role in Bitcoin Demand After STRC Shock
Crypto & Fintech

Bitwise Predicts Strategy Will Play a Reduced Role in Bitcoin Demand After STRC Shock

Bitwise signals a shift away from Strategy’s dominance in Bitcoin buying as STRC’s collapse exposes vulnerabilities, with institutional investors set to lead future demand.

Trump Claims Iran Agreed to Most Demands in Nuclear Talks Amid Military Pressure
Defense & Security

Trump Claims Iran Agreed to Most Demands in Nuclear Talks Amid Military Pressure

Donald Trump said Iran has accepted nearly all US conditions in nuclear talks while emphasizing Washington’s focus on blocking Tehran’s nuclear weapon ambitions.

Meta’s AI Agent Development Faces Delays Despite Heavy Investment
Big Tech

Meta’s AI Agent Development Faces Delays Despite Heavy Investment

Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged that Meta’s progress on AI agents has stalled, raising questions about the timeline for returns on billions invested in artificial intelligence.

Signs of Recovery: CeFi-to-DeFi Rotation Suggests Crypto Market May Be Stabilizing
Crypto & Fintech

Signs of Recovery: CeFi-to-DeFi Rotation Suggests Crypto Market May Be Stabilizing

After a sharp downturn marked by major exploits and capital flight, data shows renewed stablecoin inflows and growing DeFi participation hinting at a possible crypto market bottom.

AOC Proposes Nationwide Halt on Data Centers Pending AI Regulatory Framework
AI & Tech Regulation

AOC Proposes Nationwide Halt on Data Centers Pending AI Regulatory Framework

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced legislation to pause new data centers across the US until Congress enacts rules addressing AI’s environmental and economic consequences.