Rising US Inflation Pressures Bitcoin and Gold Amid Market Uncertainty
US inflation has climbed to its highest level in three years, dampening hopes for interest rate cuts and intensifying challenges for Bitcoin and gold investors.
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OpenAI Identifies Chinese Propaganda Efforts Targeting U.S. AI and Trade Debates
OpenAI reported that Chinese propagandists have used its AI platform to fuel dissent over U.S. tariffs and data center controversies, highlighting AI’s role in digital influence campaigns.
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Inflation Hits Three-Year High as Houston Residents Feel the Squeeze
Inflation surged for the third straight month, reaching levels not seen in three years, driven by soaring energy prices and escalating costs of everyday goods.
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Solana’s Real-World Asset Transfers Surge Despite Price Decline
Solana’s network sees a sharp rise in real-world asset transfers and trading volumes even as its token price faces downward pressure.
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United States Declines to Renew USMCA Trade Agreement Amid Calls for Environmental and Labor Reforms
The U.S. government announced it will not renew the USMCA trade deal with Canada and Mexico as demands rise for stronger environmental protections and labor standards in North American trade.
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US Inflation Reaches Highest Level in Three Years amid Rising Energy Prices
Rising gasoline and energy costs driven by the Iran conflict push US inflation to a three-year peak, intensifying pressure on households and complicating Federal Reserve policy decisions.
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Hedgeye Proposes New Bitcoin ETF Combining Exposure with Options-Based Risk Management
Hedgeye has submitted a proposal for the HBIT Bitcoin Hedging ETF, designed to offer bitcoin exposure while actively managing downside risk through options strategies.
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Oracle Secures Major Federal Contract to Streamline Human Resources Systems
Oracle won a $395 million federal contract to create a unified HR platform aiming to replace over 100 agency systems serving two million civilian federal employees.
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Trump Administration Upholds Cuba Sanctions Despite UN Warnings on Civilian Impact
The White House insists Cuba sanctions target regime leaders, though UN officials warn restrictions on fuel and medicine are worsening humanitarian conditions for ordinary Cubans.
AI & Tech Regulation
Anthropic Calls for Federal AI Safety Mandates While Preserving State Regulations
Anthropic urges Congress to maintain existing state AI laws and require mandatory, independent safety testing before new AI models can be released.