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US Signals Readiness to Resume Strikes on Iran if Nuclear Deal Fails
Trade & Tariffs

US Signals Readiness to Resume Strikes on Iran if Nuclear Deal Fails

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the US is prepared to restart military strikes on Iran amid ongoing negotiations, emphasizing strong munitions stockpiles and dual global commitments.

Mastercard Earns New York BitLicense to Expand Regulated Crypto Services
Crypto & Fintech

Mastercard Earns New York BitLicense to Expand Regulated Crypto Services

Mastercard’s US unit secured New York’s strict BitLicense, enabling it to expand digital asset operations focused on stablecoins and tokenized deposits within the state.

AUKUS Unveils Advanced Undersea Warfare Project Boosting Maritime Security
Trade & Tariffs

AUKUS Unveils Advanced Undersea Warfare Project Boosting Maritime Security

Australia, the UK, and the US launch a new Pillar II initiative to develop uncrewed undersea vehicle technologies, aiming to enhance maritime defence capabilities starting in 2027.

Political Parties Respond to Assault on Abhishek Banerjee Amid Security Concerns
Defense & Security

Political Parties Respond to Assault on Abhishek Banerjee Amid Security Concerns

Leaders across West Bengal condemned the attack on Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, sparking debate over his prior remarks and state security measures.

Pam Bondi Affirms DOJ Released All Epstein Documents Amid Congressional Scrutiny
AI & Tech Regulation

Pam Bondi Affirms DOJ Released All Epstein Documents Amid Congressional Scrutiny

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told the House Oversight Committee that the Justice Department complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act by releasing all required documents, despite controversy over the process.

Highest Earners Gain Bigger Raises by Staying Put While Others Benefit from Job Switching
Markets & Macro

Highest Earners Gain Bigger Raises by Staying Put While Others Benefit from Job Switching

Top 5% earners who remain with their employers receive significantly larger pay increases than those who switch jobs, while most other workers see higher gains from changing roles.

Bitcoin Nears $70K Support Amid Growing Stablecoin Flows into Hyperliquid
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Nears $70K Support Amid Growing Stablecoin Flows into Hyperliquid

Bitcoin faces mounting pressure as key support levels weaken and stablecoin capital shifts toward Hyperliquid, signaling a possible rotation and increased bearish sentiment.

Fed Chairman’s Research Highlights XRP’s Role in Cross-Border Payments and Financial Infrastructure
Markets & Macro

Fed Chairman’s Research Highlights XRP’s Role in Cross-Border Payments and Financial Infrastructure

A Federal Reserve research paper co-authored by the new Fed chair identifies XRP as a key liquidity solution for cross-border payments, signaling growing institutional acceptance.

Indian Markets Retreat Amid FII Selling and Below-Normal Monsoon Forecast
Trade & Tariffs

Indian Markets Retreat Amid FII Selling and Below-Normal Monsoon Forecast

Indian equity indices slipped this week as foreign institutional investors offloaded shares and the meteorological department predicted a below-average monsoon, raising concerns over inflation.

US Treasury Announces Seizure of Nearly $1 Billion in Iranian Cryptocurrency Assets
Markets & Macro

US Treasury Announces Seizure of Nearly $1 Billion in Iranian Cryptocurrency Assets

The US Treasury confirmed the confiscation of almost $1 billion in Iranian crypto wallets amid ongoing financial sanctions under Operation Economic Fury.