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Enforcement Directorate Charges Ex-West Bengal Minister in Large-Scale Recruitment Scam
Markets & Macro

Enforcement Directorate Charges Ex-West Bengal Minister in Large-Scale Recruitment Scam

Former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose faces investigation for allegedly acquiring luxury flats and laundering crores linked to a multi-municipality recruitment scam.

Pentagon Sees Strategic Potential in Anthropic’s AI Cybersecurity Platforms
Defense & Security

Pentagon Sees Strategic Potential in Anthropic’s AI Cybersecurity Platforms

Pentagon cyber officials view Anthropic’s AI projects, including Claude Mythos, as tools to accelerate defense responses and strengthen U.S. cybersecurity posture.

Coinbase Partnership Boosts USDC Dominance and Transforms Hyperliquid’s Token Economics
Crypto & Fintech

Coinbase Partnership Boosts USDC Dominance and Transforms Hyperliquid’s Token Economics

Coinbase’s role as USDC treasury deployer on Hyperliquid reshapes stablecoin supply, fueling staking rewards and strengthening the network’s dominant DeFi position.

Bragg Gaming Advances US Market and AI Strength with Drayton International Acquisition
Corporate Power

Bragg Gaming Advances US Market and AI Strength with Drayton International Acquisition

Bragg Gaming completes a share-based acquisition of Drayton International, boosting its US iGaming presence, AI capabilities, and entry into alternative deposit wagering.

Xi and Trump Hold Private Talks in Beijing to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Trade & Tariffs

Xi and Trump Hold Private Talks in Beijing to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump met privately in Beijing to discuss strategic cooperation, trade, and regional issues during Trump’s state visit.

DOJ Concludes Yale Medical School Engaged in Racial Discrimination in Admissions
AI & Tech Regulation

DOJ Concludes Yale Medical School Engaged in Racial Discrimination in Admissions

The Justice Department’s investigation found Yale Medical School intentionally favored Black and Hispanic applicants over White and Asian candidates, violating federal law.

North Carolina Leaders Outline Budget Deal Amid Continued Disputes Over Key Issues
Trade & Tariffs

North Carolina Leaders Outline Budget Deal Amid Continued Disputes Over Key Issues

North Carolina Senate and House leaders have agreed on a preliminary budget framework, but major disagreements remain over tax cuts, children’s hospital funding, and teacher pay.

Wells Fargo Redirects ETF Investments from Bitcoin to Ethereum in Early 2026
Crypto & Fintech

Wells Fargo Redirects ETF Investments from Bitcoin to Ethereum in Early 2026

Wells Fargo notably increased its Ethereum ETF holdings in early 2026, shifting away from Bitcoin ETFs amid market volatility and price declines in both cryptocurrencies.

US and China Align on Preventing Militarization of Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Conflict
Trade & Tariffs

US and China Align on Preventing Militarization of Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Conflict

During a summit in Beijing, US and Chinese leaders agreed that the Strait of Hormuz should not be militarized, emphasizing a shared stance amid rising tensions in the Iran conflict.

DOJ Files Suit Against DC Bar Over Legal Sanctions Targeting Jeffrey Clark
AI & Tech Regulation

DOJ Files Suit Against DC Bar Over Legal Sanctions Targeting Jeffrey Clark

The Department of Justice has sued the DC Bar disciplinary bodies, accusing them of politically motivated attacks against former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark and violating constitutional protections.