The S&P 500 index reached a new all-time high following the release of mild inflation data, creating optimistic expectations about future monetary policy direction. Investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s next moves.
Stablecoin giant Tether announces completion of its first full audit by KPMG, providing transparency verification for its $180 billion USDT reserves. This marks a significant milestone in stablecoin regulatory compliance.
Iran and the United States have entered a new standoff over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran declares full sovereignty over the strategic waterway, while Washington warns it will take all necessary measures to ensure freedom of navigation. The dispute directly affects approximately 20% of global oil shipments.
Turkey has unveiled plans for a trilateral defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, creating a new military alliance that could reshape geopolitical dynamics across the Middle East and South Asia. The agreement signals a significant shift in regional power structures.
Amazon defaulted to using Twitch channel content for AI training, triggering strong backlash from streamers. The platform later introduced an opt-out mechanism, but the trust damage is done.
Japan lodged strong protests over Putin’s first visit to the Kuril Islands (claimed by Japan as Northern Territories), calling it ‘unacceptable.’ The decades-old territorial dispute remains the biggest obstacle to normalizing Japan-Russia relations.
The Blockchain Association supports Custodia Bank’s Supreme Court appeal over Fed master account access, saying the case is about ensuring ’lawful digital asset businesses can compete on equal footing.'
Coinbase, Block, BitGo and dozens of other crypto firms signed a letter arguing that safety guardrails on frontier AI models are blocking legitimate security work while adversaries face no such limits.
Metaplanet CEO dismisses bitcoin sale rumors, confirms 43,000 BTC holdings, and reaffirms commitment to long-term accumulation strategy.
Ukraine strikes major Russian grain export terminals on the Black Sea as both countries attack each other’s shipping facilities.