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June’s Historic Stablecoin Outflow Signals Potential Bitcoin Market Bottom
Crypto & Fintech

June’s Historic Stablecoin Outflow Signals Potential Bitcoin Market Bottom

June marked the largest monthly stablecoin withdrawal in four years, highlighting shifting liquidity dynamics that may indicate Bitcoin’s price nearing a bottom.

Twelve States Challenge Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Over Antitrust Concerns
Corporate Power

Twelve States Challenge Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Over Antitrust Concerns

Twelve state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit seeking to block the $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, citing risks to competition and consumers.

China Takes a Leading Role in Shaping Global Oil Prices, Challenging OPEC’s Dominance
Energy & Climate

China Takes a Leading Role in Shaping Global Oil Prices, Challenging OPEC’s Dominance

China's vast oil stockpiling and strategic import decisions have transformed it into a key force influencing global oil prices, impacting markets worldwide including U.S. fuel costs.

Escalating Conflict With Iran Pushes Trump Closer to Political and Economic Limits Ahead of Midterms
Defense & Security

Escalating Conflict With Iran Pushes Trump Closer to Political and Economic Limits Ahead of Midterms

As the U.S. intensifies its confrontations with Iran, rising oil prices and economic pressures threaten to undermine Trump and the GOP’s position just months before key midterm elections.

Elon Musk and Sam Altman Clash as Apple Accuses OpenAI of Trade Secret Theft
Big Tech

Elon Musk and Sam Altman Clash as Apple Accuses OpenAI of Trade Secret Theft

Elon Musk and Sam Altman reignited their long-standing rivalry amid Apple’s lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets involving former Apple employees.

Coinbase Ventures Tops Crypto VC Funding with 30 Deals in Early 2026
Crypto & Fintech

Coinbase Ventures Tops Crypto VC Funding with 30 Deals in Early 2026

Coinbase Ventures led crypto venture capital activity in the first half of 2026, completing 30 deals amid a challenging market where total crypto fundraising declined sharply.

Small Businesses Bear Brunt of Trump-Era Tariffs, Facing Higher Costs and Pessimism
Trade & Tariffs

Small Businesses Bear Brunt of Trump-Era Tariffs, Facing Higher Costs and Pessimism

A Federal Reserve survey reveals small businesses struggle disproportionately with tariffs, leading to price hikes and bleak expectations for 2026 revenue and employment.

Twelve States Launch Antitrust Lawsuit to Block Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
Corporate Power

Twelve States Launch Antitrust Lawsuit to Block Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

A coalition of 12 states filed an antitrust lawsuit aiming to stop the $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, citing major competition concerns.

India’s Inflation Surpasses RBI Target as June Consumer Prices Rise Above Expectations
Markets & Macro

India’s Inflation Surpasses RBI Target as June Consumer Prices Rise Above Expectations

India’s annual inflation rate climbed to 4.38% in June, exceeding the Reserve Bank’s target for the first time in over a year amid rising food and fuel costs and geopolitical tensions.

Google introduces AI-generated ad labels to boost transparency in digital advertising
AI & Tech Regulation

Google introduces AI-generated ad labels to boost transparency in digital advertising

Google now labels ads created or edited with AI across Search, YouTube, and Discover, aiming to clarify to users when AI tools shape advertising content.