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A nationwide flight ground stop in the United States has been attributed to a routine copper wire equipment upgrade, according to the transportation secretary's explanation of the disruption. Internationally, Israel has killed a Hamas commander in a strike on a Gaza camp, while Canada is mourning a fifth soldier who died from injuries sustained in a large military base fire. In other developments, the Pope has visited a remote Andes town to address community suffering, and Sotheby's $180 million Van Gogh auction is facing legal challenges over claims the artwork was sold under duress.
EU Chat Control hinges on Germany’s decision
The EU’s proposed Chat Control law is just short of the critical support it needs to pass in the EU Council, and Germany could change the balance.
UXLINK CEO Rolland Saf Announces Candidacy for 2032 Cameroonian Presidential Election
On his 35th birthday, Rolland Saf, fintech entrepreneur and CEO of UXLINK, officially declared his candidacy for the…
Kopeikin Warns Of Fading US Competitiveness
As economic tensions intensify between major powers, a dissenting voice challenges the dominant narrative in Washington.
Sharplink starts $1.5B share buyback as it trades below asset value
Sharplink co-CEO Joseph Chalom says maximizing stockholder value is the “top priority” for the company as its shares…
Economist Says US–China Trade Deficit Reflects Weak Competitiveness, not BRICS Tactics
Soaring tensions over the U.S.–China trade deficit are colliding with BRICS challenges and supply chain risks,…
Two Million Jobs, Poof: Biden’s Bidenomics ‘Boom’ Meets Reality
The Biden administration’s vaunted jobs boom just met the revision reaper: the Bureau of Labor Statistics has now erased…
Historic Shift As French 10-Year Yields Surpass Italy’s
The hierarchy of European sovereign debts has just shifted.
Argentine Peso Stumbles Following Milei’s Defeat in Buenos Aires
The Argentine peso stumbled after President Javier Milei suffered an electoral defeat in Buenos Aires, where his…
US Treasury Sanctions 19 Southeast Asian Entities in $10B Cyber Scam Crackdown
OFAC’s action targets operators of "pig butchering" schemes that it says stole over $10 billion from Americans in 2024.
US Sanctions 19 Individuals and Companies Running Online Scam Operations in Myanmar and Cambodia
The US sanctioned 19 people and groups for running online scams in Myanmar and Cambodia using trafficked labor.
BRICS Countries Take a Softer Stance on Washington in Multilateralism-Themed Virtual Summit
Representatives from each of the BRICS countries did not mention Washington as the main driver of the current tariff…
Gold Blasts to $3,637 Lifetime High as Fed-Cut Bets and Weak Dollar Collide
The price of gold set a fresh all-time high on Monday, Sept. 8, reaching $3,637 per ounce.
China Buys Gold yet Again, Consolidates 10-Month Purchase Streak
The People’s Bank of China has continued to purchase gold to add to the country’s foreign reserves, according to…
India Reconfigures Energy Imports Amid BRICS Push
American crude is losing ground.
El Salvador Pivots to Gold, Acquires 13,999 Troy Ounces for Diversification
With this move, El Salvador follows in the footsteps of other nations like China, Turkey, and India, which have been…
Michael Saylor’s fortune jumps $1B amid billionaire index inclusion
Michael Saylor’s net worth has jumped almost 16% since the beginning of the year amid Strategy’s stock price spiking 12%…
US Regulators Announce Joint Roundtable to Discuss Unified Financial Oversight
A landmark roundtable signals a bold push to unify SEC and CFTC oversight, aligning rules, cutting red tape, and…
India’s Largest Refiner Gives US Crude a Pass as BRICS Barrels Beckon
India’s biggest fuel buyer just sent a message with its wallet: Indian Oil Corporation deliberately skipped U.S.
CME, Prediction Markets Align on Quarter-Point Fed Cut
Traders across futures and prediction markets are nearly unanimous: the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest…
Rate Cut Bets Fuel Investor Optimism On Wall Street
At this back-to-school period, major banks are revising their outlook.
Chances for a September Rate Cut Surge to 90.4% After Weak Jobs Report
The CME FedWatch Tool now signals a 90.4% probability of a 25 bps (basis points) rate cut in September.
SEC Launches Task Force Targeting Foreign Pump-and-Dump Schemes Threatening US Investors
The SEC is unleashing an aggressive new task force to target foreign-based companies exploiting U.S.
S&P 500 Rebalance Excludes Strategy Despite Meeting Criteria, Adds Robinhood
Robinhood is set to join the S&P 500 while Strategy, a leading Bitcoin proxy, was excluded despite eligibility,…
Banking giants now forecast at least two interest rate cuts in 2025
Interest rate cuts are a bullish catalyst for crypto prices, as investors increase their risk appetite during times of…
US regulators release joint statement teasing 24/7 capital markets
A 24/7 trading cycle would create new opportunities and risks for traditional financial markets that do not operate on…
CBDC debate continues in US as Congress returns from recess
Lawmakers are faced with a choice to block the creation of a US digital dollar due to privacy concerns, though critics…
EU lawmakers skeptical of digital euro as ECB renews pitch
Europe’s central bank pitched the digital euro as a backup in a crisis, but some EU lawmakers still had doubts over its…
DOJ Opens Criminal Probe Into Fed Governor Lisa Cook Over Mortgage Allegations
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‘Too few guardrails,' CFTC’s Johnson warns on prediction market risks
Outgoing CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson said prediction markets pose risks to retail investors, and slammed companies…
Putin and Xi Overheard Discussing Life Extension, Sparking Global Buzz
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were briefly overheard discussing life extension…