Coinbase has launched tokenized US stock trading, with tokens backed 1:1 by actual shares and holders eligible for dividends, joining competitors like Robinhood and Kraken in the tokenized assets space.
Ripple has made a strategic investment in African payments leader Flutterwave, valued at $3.2 billion. The partnership will integrate Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin and XRP Ledger to accelerate cross-border payments across Africa.
Snap has officially launched its $2,195 augmented reality glasses, with CEO Evan Spiegel positioning it as the company’s strategic bet on the post-smartphone era.
US President Trump stated he will meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the G7 summit and promised to push for peace in Ukraine, amid intensive diplomatic efforts between the US and Russia.
The UK is introducing a social media ban for under-16s, but significant uncertainty remains about its impact on platforms like Roblox, YouTube, and WhatsApp.
Venezuela has signed a deal with General Electric to help rebuild its aging power grid, the latest cooperation agreement between US firms and Venezuela’s interim government.
Yum Brands announced it will sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, reflecting the chain’s sustained demand decline amid intense competition and shifting consumer preferences.
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Qinghai Province in western China, killing one person and injuring four. The epicenter was in a remote area with varying infrastructure damage. Rescue operations are underway.
SpaceX’s valuation has officially surpassed Amazon’s, making it one of the most valuable companies globally. This milestone marks a fundamental shift in the space economy’s position in global capital markets.
The UK government is investigating a serious maritime incident in which a Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British yacht that had drifted toward it in the English Channel. The incident has drawn strong protests from London and heightened attention from NATO allies.