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Companies · 4 weeks ago Europe Turns to Mexican Diesel Imports Amid Supply Crisis Europe is importing diesel from Mexico for the first time in seven years as the continent faces a severe supply crisis, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and sanctions on Russian energy.

Funding · 4 weeks ago Strive Acquires 1,110 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 21,356 BTC Strive has significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings to over 21,000 coins after purchasing 1,110 BTC in a week, reflecting its ongoing treasury strategy.

Companies · 4 weeks ago Coinbase and Better Mortgage Launch Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages for Homebuyers Coinbase, in partnership with Better Mortgage, has launched Bitcoin-backed mortgages, allowing users to leverage their crypto holdings for home purchases without selling them.

Markets · 4 weeks ago Google Launches Gemini 3.5 Speech-to-Text Model with Emotion Detection Google has introduced its Gemini 3.5 speech-to-text model, enhancing AI capabilities with features like emotion detection and speaker identification.

Companies · 4 weeks ago Anthropic Signs $45 Billion Lease with NScale for AI Compute Capacity Anthropic has entered into a $45 billion lease agreement with NScale to secure AI compute resources, marking a significant step in its infrastructure strategy.

Macro · 4 weeks ago Survey Reveals 77% of Americans Consider Crypto in Retirement Plans Risky A recent survey shows that 77% of Americans view cryptocurrency as a risky investment for retirement plans, with 53% opposing its inclusion in 401(k)s.

Macro · 4 weeks ago East Asia's Geopolitical Landscape Shifts Amid Reduced US Influence East Asia is experiencing a geopolitical shift as US influence wanes, with implications for regional stability and security dynamics, particularly concerning Taiwan.

Companies · 4 weeks ago Nvidia Set to Report Record Q2 Earnings Amid Rising Memory Costs and AI Demand Nvidia is expected to announce significant Q2 fiscal 2027 earnings, with projections of $92 billion in revenue and a focus on rising memory costs impacting profitability.

Compliance · 4 weeks ago Firmus Technologies Secures Approval for 288MW AI Data Center in Tasmania Amid Local Opposition Firmus Technologies has received approval to construct a 288MW AI-focused data center in Tasmania, despite significant community opposition and environmental concerns.

Policy · 4 weeks ago Bill Gates Plans Meeting with Xi Jinping to Discuss AI Regulation Bill Gates is seeking a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to address the urgent need for international cooperation on AI safety and regulation, highlighting risks associated with advanced technologies.

Macro · 4 weeks ago Iran's Nuclear Sites Remain Uninspected Amid Ongoing Wartime Status Iran's nuclear chief has confirmed that key nuclear sites are still off-limits for IAEA inspections due to ongoing wartime conditions, following recent conflicts involving the U.S. and Israel.

Derivatives · 4 weeks ago Ethereum Developers Propose Quantum-Resistant Staking Measures Ethereum researchers have unveiled a draft proposal aimed at securing ETH staking against potential quantum computing threats, focusing on a transition to quantum-resistant cryptographic schemes.

Markets · 4 weeks ago Better Home & Finance and Coinbase Launch Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages in the U.S. U.S. borrowers can now use Bitcoin as collateral for mortgages through a new partnership between Better Home & Finance and Coinbase, marking a significant step in integrating crypto into traditional finance.

Companies · 4 weeks ago Meta's Project OT Faces Employee Resistance and Technical Challenges in AI Transition Meta's ambitious Project OT aimed to transform the company into an AI-native organization, but faced significant employee pushback and technical limitations, leading to a reduced workforce impact.

Markets · 4 weeks ago Coinbase's Tokenized Stocks on Base Reach $20.7M Market Cap Amid Growing Interest Coinbase's tokenized stocks on the Base blockchain have surged to a market cap of $20.7 million, reflecting a significant increase in interest and trading activity in tokenized equities.

Stablecoins · 4 weeks ago JPMorgan Explores Launching Own Stablecoin Amid Joint Venture Developments JPMorgan is considering the launch of its own stablecoin, while a consortium of banks, including Wells Fargo, is developing a global stablecoin venture.

Macro · 4 weeks ago Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh Addresses Inflation and Bond Yields at Jackson Hole At the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh discusses the challenges of rising bond yields and persistent inflation as he seeks to establish credibility for the Federal Reserve.

Macro · 4 weeks ago US Authorities Seize Domains Linked to Chinese Hackers Targeting Security Clearance Holders The US Department of Justice and FBI have seized 13 domains associated with Chinese state-sponsored hackers who targeted Americans with security clearances through fake job offers.

Policy · 4 weeks ago US Treasury Designates Palestine Action as Global Terrorist Entity, Freezing Assets The US Treasury has officially designated Palestine Action, a UK activist group, as a global terrorist entity, freezing its assets and imposing severe sanctions on its supporters.

Spot & ETFs · 4 weeks ago MicroBit Launches Hong Kong's First Bitcoin and Gold ETF MicroBit Capital Management has introduced Hong Kong's inaugural ETF that combines Bitcoin and gold, offering investors a unique opportunity to diversify their portfolios with these two assets.