US Freezes Over $130 Million in Iran-Linked Cryptocurrency Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
The US Treasury ordered the freeze of more than $130 million in crypto assets connected to Iran’s Central Bank as military tensions escalate in the region.
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China's Oil Demand Shift Could Shape Future Global Price Trends
China's declining crude imports and refinery activity signal a demand slowdown that may influence whether oil prices rally sustainably despite Middle East tensions.
Markets & Macro
US Stocks Rebound as June Inflation Slows, Led by Energy Price Drop
Inflation eased to 3.5% in June, driven by a significant fall in energy costs, lifting U.S. stock markets and pushing Treasury yields lower despite persistent price pressures in other sectors.
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Canva’s cofounder on why employees choose their own AI tools instead of mandated ones
Canva allows employees to select their preferred AI tools and dedicates time for experimentation, rejecting mandatory tool usage to foster innovation and comfort.
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IBM Shares Plunge After Revenue Miss and Mainframe Business Decline
IBM’s stock dropped sharply after the company reported weaker-than-expected quarterly revenue and earnings, driven by mainframe shortfalls and delayed deal closures.
Defense & Security
Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Escalating Costs of U.S. Military Actions Against Iran
U.S. lawmakers challenged the Pentagon on the rising financial toll of ongoing airstrikes on Iran amid strategic shifts involving the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
Energy & Climate
Texas Utility’s New Solar Policy Slashes Compensation, Sparking Customer Backlash
A recent rate shift by Bryan Texas Utilities cuts payouts for solar energy sent to the grid, causing some homeowners’ bills to surge dramatically despite delayed notification.
AI & Tech Regulation
DOJ Intensifies Probe with Subpoenas to Law Firms Linked to Trump Deals
The Justice Department has subpoenaed multiple top law firms connected to legal agreements made with Trump’s team, escalating a behind-the-scenes courtroom battle.
Corporate Power
OpenAI-Backed Startup Aims to Disrupt Drug Discovery with Advanced AI
An AI-driven drug startup supported by OpenAI seeks massive funding at a $2 billion valuation despite no approved AI-originated drugs to date.
Corporate Power
California AG Rejects Media Executive’s Threats Amid Opposition to Major Merger
California’s attorney general dismissed attempts by a Paramount executive to pressure regulators as the state leads a lawsuit blocking a high-profile Hollywood merger.