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Wall Street Journal Warns Trump Against Making Concessions in Iran Nuclear Deal
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Wall Street Journal Warns Trump Against Making Concessions in Iran Nuclear Deal

A Wall Street Journal editorial cautions President Trump not to accept a premature Iran nuclear deal, calling sanctions relief without guarantees a betrayal of U.S. interests.

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iraqi Oil Officials to Disrupt Iran-Backed Smuggling Networks
Trade & Tariffs

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iraqi Oil Officials to Disrupt Iran-Backed Smuggling Networks

The U.S. sanctioned Iraq’s Deputy Oil Minister and several entities over oil smuggling supporting Iran-backed militias, signaling a new strategy targeting foreign influence in Iraq’s oil sector.

CPI-M Chief Labels Kerala Election Defeat a Major Political Blow
Markets & Macro

CPI-M Chief Labels Kerala Election Defeat a Major Political Blow

CPI-M General Secretary M. A. Baby calls Kerala poll loss a serious setback, acknowledging internal turmoil and leadership challenges following unprecedented electoral defeats.

UN Climate Panel Revises Past Extreme Warming Scenarios as Implausible
Energy & Climate

UN Climate Panel Revises Past Extreme Warming Scenarios as Implausible

The UN's climate change body has quietly abandoned its most alarming temperature rise models, challenging longstanding dire predictions that shaped climate policy and public debate.

Ethereum Whale Launches $100M Short Despite Buterin’s Pledge to Reduce ETH Sales
Crypto & Fintech

Ethereum Whale Launches $100M Short Despite Buterin’s Pledge to Reduce ETH Sales

A major Ethereum investor opened a leveraged short position exceeding $100 million, even as co-founder Vitalik Buterin committed to lowering Ethereum Foundation’s ETH sales.

Nasdaq Gains SEC Approval for Bitcoin Options, Marking Shift in U.S. Crypto Derivatives
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Nasdaq Gains SEC Approval for Bitcoin Options, Marking Shift in U.S. Crypto Derivatives

The SEC greenlights Nasdaq’s cash-settled Bitcoin index options, opening new pathways for regulated crypto exposure within U.S. options markets pending further regulatory clearances.

Inflation Concerns Stir Equity Markets as Macro Risks Rise, Crypto Shows Mixed Signals
Markets & Macro

Inflation Concerns Stir Equity Markets as Macro Risks Rise, Crypto Shows Mixed Signals

Equity markets face increased volatility amid rising inflation fears, while crypto markets reveal contrasting investor behaviors that may temper a broader selloff.

TrapDoor Malware Campaign Steals Crypto and Credentials from Developer Tools
Crypto & Fintech

TrapDoor Malware Campaign Steals Crypto and Credentials from Developer Tools

A sophisticated supply chain attack named TrapDoor targets crypto, AI, and DeFi developers by distributing malicious packages that steal wallets, keys, and cloud credentials.

Turkmenistan Moves to Align Foreign Trade Policy with WTO Framework
Trade & Tariffs

Turkmenistan Moves to Align Foreign Trade Policy with WTO Framework

Turkmenistan has begun drafting a memorandum to formalize its foreign trade rules aimed at facilitating its integration into the World Trade Organization’s multilateral trading system.

AI-Driven Payments Using Stablecoins Reach $73 Million Across Millions of Transactions
Crypto & Fintech

AI-Driven Payments Using Stablecoins Reach $73 Million Across Millions of Transactions

AI agents have processed over $73 million in microtransactions via stablecoins over the past year, highlighting a growing shift toward automated machine-to-machine payments.