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Morgan Stanley Names Coinbase for Custody and Staking in Ethereum and Solana ETF Filings
Crypto & Fintech

Morgan Stanley Names Coinbase for Custody and Staking in Ethereum and Solana ETF Filings

Morgan Stanley updated its Ethereum and Solana ETF proposals, designating Coinbase to manage custody and staking, signaling progress though regulatory approval remains pending.

U.S. Inflation Eases in June Amid Rising Risks from Iran Tensions on Energy Prices
Markets & Macro

U.S. Inflation Eases in June Amid Rising Risks from Iran Tensions on Energy Prices

U.S. consumer inflation slowed in June, driven by falling energy costs, but escalating conflict near the Strait of Hormuz threatens to push oil and gas prices higher again soon.

Homeowner Optimizes Solar Setup by Skipping Battery and Adding EV Charger
Energy & Climate

Homeowner Optimizes Solar Setup by Skipping Battery and Adding EV Charger

A homeowner shares how installing a public EV charger instead of a costly battery storage system made their solar power setup efficient and financially viable.

Trump Announces Full Blockade on Iranian Shipping, Strait of Hormuz Open to All Except Iran
Defense & Security

Trump Announces Full Blockade on Iranian Shipping, Strait of Hormuz Open to All Except Iran

Former President Trump declared a complete blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, allowing all vessels except those linked to Iran, while warning Tehran of severe consequences amid escalating conflict.

US Uses Tether to Freeze Nearly $500 Million Linked to Iran, Expanding Sanctions Beyond Banks
Defense & Security

US Uses Tether to Freeze Nearly $500 Million Linked to Iran, Expanding Sanctions Beyond Banks

The US has leveraged Tether’s control over its stablecoin to freeze close to $500 million tied to Iran, extending sanctions into the cryptocurrency realm and targeting Iran’s non-traditional financial channels.

Inflation Cuts Into Wage Gains as Americans See Minimal Real Pay Growth
Markets & Macro

Inflation Cuts Into Wage Gains as Americans See Minimal Real Pay Growth

Despite a slight rise in nominal wages, inflation has nearly wiped out gains, leaving Americans’ real hourly pay virtually unchanged over the past year.

Telegram’s t.me Domain Reinstated After Sanctions-Driven Suspension
Trade & Tariffs

Telegram’s t.me Domain Reinstated After Sanctions-Driven Suspension

Telegram’s shortlink domain was briefly disabled due to sanctions enforcement, temporarily disrupting link access to channels and chats before being swiftly restored by its registrar.

Fed Chairman Affirms Commitment to Independence Amid Political Pressure Concerns
Markets & Macro

Fed Chairman Affirms Commitment to Independence Amid Political Pressure Concerns

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh reaffirmed the central bank’s independence while facing lawmakers’ questions on resisting political pressure from the Trump administration over interest-rate policies.

Tamil Nadu Aims for 20,000 Public EV Charging Stations to Drive Clean Mobility by 2031
Energy & Climate

Tamil Nadu Aims for 20,000 Public EV Charging Stations to Drive Clean Mobility by 2031

Tamil Nadu plans to install 20,000 public electric vehicle charging stations statewide by 2031, enhancing infrastructure and encouraging private sector investment in EV adoption.

Bitcoin Adoption in Global Banks Reaches 32%, Yet Widely Considered in Early Stages
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Adoption in Global Banks Reaches 32%, Yet Widely Considered in Early Stages

Major banks have increased their Bitcoin adoption to 32%, focusing more on Spot BTC ETFs for collateral, while Strategy boosts cash reserves to strengthen financial stability.