CPI-M Chief Labels Kerala Election Defeat a Major Political Blow
CPI-M General Secretary M. A. Baby calls Kerala poll loss a serious setback, acknowledging internal turmoil and leadership challenges following unprecedented electoral defeats.
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Energy & Climate
UN Climate Panel Revises Past Extreme Warming Scenarios as Implausible
The UN's climate change body has quietly abandoned its most alarming temperature rise models, challenging longstanding dire predictions that shaped climate policy and public debate.
Crypto & Fintech
Ethereum Whale Launches $100M Short Despite Buterin’s Pledge to Reduce ETH Sales
A major Ethereum investor opened a leveraged short position exceeding $100 million, even as co-founder Vitalik Buterin committed to lowering Ethereum Foundation’s ETH sales.
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Nasdaq Gains SEC Approval for Bitcoin Options, Marking Shift in U.S. Crypto Derivatives
The SEC greenlights Nasdaq’s cash-settled Bitcoin index options, opening new pathways for regulated crypto exposure within U.S. options markets pending further regulatory clearances.
Markets & Macro
Inflation Concerns Stir Equity Markets as Macro Risks Rise, Crypto Shows Mixed Signals
Equity markets face increased volatility amid rising inflation fears, while crypto markets reveal contrasting investor behaviors that may temper a broader selloff.
Crypto & Fintech
TrapDoor Malware Campaign Steals Crypto and Credentials from Developer Tools
A sophisticated supply chain attack named TrapDoor targets crypto, AI, and DeFi developers by distributing malicious packages that steal wallets, keys, and cloud credentials.
Trade & Tariffs
Turkmenistan Moves to Align Foreign Trade Policy with WTO Framework
Turkmenistan has begun drafting a memorandum to formalize its foreign trade rules aimed at facilitating its integration into the World Trade Organization’s multilateral trading system.
Crypto & Fintech
AI-Driven Payments Using Stablecoins Reach $73 Million Across Millions of Transactions
AI agents have processed over $73 million in microtransactions via stablecoins over the past year, highlighting a growing shift toward automated machine-to-machine payments.
Trade & Tariffs
Kazakhstan and Latvia Strengthen Agro-Industrial Trade and Logistics Ties
Kazakhstan and Latvia deepen cooperation in agriculture, trade, and logistics, signing a plant quarantine agreement and exploring new partnerships at a business forum in Astana.
Crypto & Fintech
Ethereum Hits New Transaction Highs Amid Coinbase CEO’s Push for Financial System Reform
Ethereum sets records with monthly transactions and historic low fees, while Coinbase’s leader calls for a modernized global financial system and a US senator highlights regulatory delays.