Bitcoin Recovers as US Inflation Data Aligns with Market Expectations
Bitcoin edged higher after US Consumer Price Index data showed inflation in line with forecasts, easing fears of rising inflation pressures.
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Mastercard Unveils Blockchain-Powered Payment Network Tailored for AI Agents
Mastercard introduced Agent Pay for AI, a new payment protocol enabling AI agents to transact autonomously using blockchain technology via the Polygon network.
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SpaceX's $1.75 Trillion IPO Faces Unprecedented Growth Expectations
SpaceX’s potential IPO at a $1.75 trillion valuation demands sustained growth far beyond industry norms, raising concerns about the realism behind such a lofty market debut.
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US Inflation Reaches Three-Year High, Driven by Energy Price Surge Amid Middle East Tensions
US consumer inflation climbed to its fastest pace in three years as energy costs, especially gasoline, spiked sharply due to geopolitical unrest in the Middle East, impacting household budgets nationwide.
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Trump Declares Iran’s Military Defeated Amid Threats of Further US Strikes
Former President Trump called Iran’s military a “complete mess” and warned of new US attacks as he praised the effectiveness of the ongoing US naval blockade.
Crypto & Fintech
BlackRock’s 1,564 BTC Transfer to Coinbase Highlights Complex Institutional BTC Flows
BlackRock moved 1,564 BTC to Coinbase, fueling speculation but reflecting routine operations tied to its Bitcoin ETF custody rather than an imminent sale.
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Tech Stocks Slide Again as Inflation Data Moderates Market Losses
Technology shares dropped further Wednesday, pulling major indexes down despite inflation data that slightly eased pressure on Treasury yields and markets.
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U.S. Inflation Climbs to 4.2% Amid Rising Energy Costs and Wage Declines
Consumer prices surged in May driven by a sharp increase in gasoline, while core inflation rose modestly and real wages posted their largest drop in years.
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Budget Cuts Threaten Berkeley’s Pioneering Climate Education Program
Berkeley Unified School District plans to cut key climate education roles amid a significant budget shortfall, raising concerns among students and educators about future environmental literacy.
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Senior Russian Military Officer Dies in Car Bomb Near Moscow Amid Rising Targeted Attacks
A high-ranking Russian military officer was killed in a car explosion near Moscow in an incident linked to ongoing targeted attacks against Russian military figures amid the Ukraine conflict.