[FLASH] Two of Japan’s largest online brokerages, SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities, have announced plans to offer cryptocurrency investment trusts to retail investors. The move signals growing institutional acceptance of digital assets in Japan’s financial market.
[FLASH] A measles outbreak that originated in Texas has spread across the border into Mexico, health authorities confirm. The cross-border transmission highlights challenges in containing vaccine-preventable diseases and raises concerns about a larger public health crisis.
[FLASH] Public sentiment on the US economy has deteriorated significantly, with growing frustration over the current administration’s economic approach. Surveys show declining confidence in economic management as households face persistent cost-of-living pressures.
[FLASH] Recent remarks by President Trump have drawn criticism from both political opponents and allies, with critics suggesting they reveal a disconnect from the everyday concerns of ordinary Americans. The comments have sparked renewed debate about economic inequality.
Russia Says Large-Scale Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills Three in Moscow Region Russian authorities reported that a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack has killed three people in the Moscow region, marking one of the most significant strikes on the capital area in recent months. The attack underscores the escalation of drone warfare capabilities and the expanding reach of the conflict far beyond the front lines in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine has heavily invested in drone technology in recent years and has demonstrated the ability to strike deep into Russian territory. ...
WHO: Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Declared Global Health Emergency The World Health Organization has officially declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The outbreak, concentrated in the eastern North Kivu province, has claimed more than 80 lives. Local healthcare systems are under severe strain. International health organizations have launched emergency response efforts, including vaccination campaigns, contact tracing, and isolation protocols. The region’s ongoing security challenges, including armed conflict and population displacement, compound the difficulties of containing the outbreak. ...
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is standing firm amid pressure from Trump’s “revenge campaign” against disloyal Republicans. Saturday’s Senate primary will serve as a key test of Trump’s political influence. Politico reports that while Trump is attempting to punish Republican senators through primary challengers, Cassidy maintains a solid support base in Louisiana. Source: Politico
The hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Andes region has grown to 11 cases. France’s health ministry confirmed the virus matches a known South American hantavirus strain. One French passenger is in critical condition, and the CDC has tightened home monitoring guidance for high-risk contacts. Source: AP News
Harvard’s endowment has recently liquidated its ether ETF positions, while Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala continues to accumulate shares in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, adding over $90 million to its already substantial position. Institutional allocation strategies in crypto are showing clear divergence: academic institutions reducing ethereum exposure while Middle Eastern sovereign funds remain bullish on bitcoin. Source: The Block
The Maldives government confirmed that a rescue diver has died while searching for the bodies of Italian tourists who drowned in cave diving incidents. BBC reports the diver, Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee, died in a diving accident during the search-and-rescue operation. Several Italian tourists had previously drowned while cave diving in the Maldives, and the search operation continues. Source: BBC