Europe

Regulation · 1 month ago Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Advocates for Minimal AI Regulation at Royal Gathering During an AI event hosted by King Charles III, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argued against regulating AI like social media, emphasizing the need for self-regulation in the industry.

Funding · 1 month ago Germany Supports EU Measures Against China's Trade Practices Amid Economic Strain Germany is backing new EU initiatives aimed at addressing China's trade practices, including tariffs and stricter regulations, as its trade deficit with China reaches €90 billion.

Security · 1 month ago France Advocates for Removal of Alisher Usmanov from EU Sanctions List France has initiated a push to remove Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list, prompting a diplomatic standoff within the bloc. This move, supported by Slovakia, has led to a temporary extension of existing sanctions.

Compliance · 1 month ago EU Court Upholds Use of Frozen Russian Assets to Support Ukraine The European Union court has dismissed Hungary's attempt to block profits from frozen Russian assets intended for Ukraine's military support, reinforcing the EU's financial backing amid ongoing conflict.

Macro · 2 months ago China Achieves $119 Billion Trade Surplus in August Amid Strong Export Growth China's trade surplus reached $119 billion in August, marking the third consecutive month above $100 billion, driven by a surge in high-tech and automotive exports.

Compliance · 2 months ago Belgium Blocks EU Proposal to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Loan Belgium has rejected a proposal from four EU member states to utilize approximately €210 billion in frozen Russian assets as collateral for a reparations loan to Ukraine, maintaining its stance against such measures.

Regulation · 2 months ago EU Classifies ChatGPT and Others Under Digital Services Act, Excludes Anthropic's Claude The European Commission has designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act, while Anthropic's Claude is exempt due to a smaller user base.

Companies · 2 months ago Chainalysis Reports $457 Billion in Potentially Taxable Crypto Activity for 2025 Chainalysis estimates that $457 billion in taxable onchain crypto activity was generated globally in 2025, with the U.S. accounting for a significant portion. However, only 14% of this activity is covered by current international reporting rules.

Macro · 2 months ago China's Trade Surplus with EU Reaches €360 Billion, Raising Trade Tension Concerns China's trade surplus with the European Union has surged to €360 billion, prompting potential trade tensions and implications for gold demand amidst a weakening dollar.

Companies · 2 months ago Binance Halts Transactions with HTX, EXMO, and Ten Other Crypto Platforms Binance will block transactions with HTX, EXMO, and ten additional crypto platforms starting August 23 due to compliance with EU sanctions and regulatory requirements.

Security · 2 months ago Netanyahu Confirms No Palestinian State During His Tenure Amid Ongoing Conflict Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated there will be no Palestinian state in Gaza or the West Bank during his time in office, reinforcing Israel's long-standing position against a two-state solution.

Companies · 3 months ago Concerns Arise Over HTX's Reserve Management and Links to Poloniex HTX faces scrutiny after reports suggest potential mixing of reserves with Poloniex. Recent sanctions have prompted the exchange to obscure its proof-of-reserves, raising questions about its financial practices.