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EU’s Declining U.S. LNG Imports Challenge Ambitious Energy Trade Commitment
Trade & Tariffs

EU’s Declining U.S. LNG Imports Challenge Ambitious Energy Trade Commitment

Europe’s sharp drop in U.S. LNG imports amid higher Asian prices raises doubts about meeting the EU’s $750 billion energy purchase pledge under the recent trade deal.

Major Crypto Whale Exchanges Nearly 4,700 ETH for 134 BTC, Signaling Shift Toward Bitcoin
Crypto & Fintech

Major Crypto Whale Exchanges Nearly 4,700 ETH for 134 BTC, Signaling Shift Toward Bitcoin

A notable cryptocurrency whale swapped 4,695 ETH for 133.8 BTC, drawing attention to potential shifting market sentiment between Ethereum and Bitcoin among large holders.

Ethereum Signals Potential Rebound as Bulls Defend Key Support Near $1,560
Crypto & Fintech

Ethereum Signals Potential Rebound as Bulls Defend Key Support Near $1,560

Ethereum shows signs of recovery with strong support at $1,560, rising funding rates, and a surge in smart contract deployments signaling growing developer activity.

Coinbase Advances Toward All-in-One Platform with Multi-Asset Expansion in Early 2026
Crypto & Fintech

Coinbase Advances Toward All-in-One Platform with Multi-Asset Expansion in Early 2026

Coinbase expanded its platform across crypto, equities, commodities, futures, and prediction markets in the first half of 2026, aiming to unify trading under one account.

Washington Tops U.S. States in Annual Savings from Electric Vehicle Use
Energy & Climate

Washington Tops U.S. States in Annual Savings from Electric Vehicle Use

Drivers in Washington save the most on fuel costs by switching to electric vehicles, cutting expenses by over $2,300 annually compared to gasoline-powered cars.

South African Tax Authority Proposes Clearer Crypto Tax Rules for Digital Assets
Crypto & Fintech

South African Tax Authority Proposes Clearer Crypto Tax Rules for Digital Assets

The South African Revenue Service has drafted new guidelines clarifying the taxation of cryptocurrencies, aiming to reduce uncertainty for taxpayers dealing with digital assets.

Key Crypto Stocks Poised for Volatility Ahead of Federal Reserve Minutes Release
Crypto & Fintech

Key Crypto Stocks Poised for Volatility Ahead of Federal Reserve Minutes Release

The upcoming Federal Reserve minutes on July 8 could trigger significant price swings in Coinbase, Strategy, and Robinhood shares as investors await clues on future interest rate moves.

Washington Proposes Shifting AI Data Center Grid Costs to Tech Companies
AI & Tech Regulation

Washington Proposes Shifting AI Data Center Grid Costs to Tech Companies

A new House bill aims to make tech companies finance the electrical infrastructure upgrades required by AI data centers, protecting consumers from higher utility bills.

KG Motors Halts New Reservations for MiBot EV to Prioritize Current Orders and Production Quality
Energy & Climate

KG Motors Halts New Reservations for MiBot EV to Prioritize Current Orders and Production Quality

Japanese micro-EV maker KG Motors stopped accepting new reservations for its MiBot to focus on completing existing orders and ensuring production reliability.

Putin and Trump Discuss Ukraine Conflict and Bilateral Relations in Independence Day Call
Defense & Security

Putin and Trump Discuss Ukraine Conflict and Bilateral Relations in Independence Day Call

On the US Independence Day, Presidents Putin and Trump held a strategic phone call focusing on the Ukraine conflict and prospects for future cooperation between Russia and the United States.