U.S. and Iran Near Deal to Extend Ceasefire Pending Presidential Approval
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have reportedly produced a draft agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days, awaiting President Trump’s decision to proceed.
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Corporate Power
Tillman Fertitta to Acquire Caesars Entertainment in $17.6 Billion Cash Deal
Fertitta Entertainment has agreed to purchase Caesars Entertainment for $17.6 billion in cash, taking the casino giant private and expanding its hospitality empire.
Trade & Tariffs
FCMs Plan to Boost Post-Trade Technology Budgets Amid Aging Systems Concerns
Over half of clearing firms cite aging post-trade infrastructure as their top challenge, driving most to increase technology spending significantly in the coming years.
AI & Tech Regulation
Elon Musk Clarifies SpaceX’s Compute Agreement with Anthropic Is Short-Term
Elon Musk emphasized that SpaceX’s AI compute deal with Anthropic is a 180-day lease with flexible termination, underlining potential recall if his own projects require resources.
Crypto & Fintech
Unknown Entity Destroys 107 Bitcoin in Largest 2026 Crypto Burn
An anonymous holder removed 107 Bitcoin, worth over $8 million, by sending them to a provably unspendable address, triggering theories about tax, security, and AI errors.
Crypto & Fintech
Bitcoin Seen as Undervalued Compared to Global Money Supply, Signaling Potential Price Surge
Bitcoin’s current price falls significantly below historical levels tied to global liquidity metrics, prompting forecasts of a sharp rebound based on M2 money supply correlations.
Markets & Macro
US Inflation Hits Three-Year High as Iran Conflict Drives Energy Costs
Inflation in the US accelerated to its fastest rate in three years in April, fueled by soaring energy prices amid the ongoing Iran conflict, pressuring household incomes and economic growth.
AI & Tech Regulation
Biden Seeks to Block DOJ from Releasing Audio and Transcripts Linked to Special Counsel Investigation
Former President Biden sued the Justice Department to prevent the public release of confidential interview recordings connected to a special counsel’s probe into his handling of classified documents.
Energy & Climate
West Coast Gas Prices Spike Above $6 Amid Broad National Increase This Summer
As summer travel begins, gas prices soar past $6 on the West Coast while Midwestern and Southern states see more moderate costs, despite sharp rises nationwide.
Crypto & Fintech
CME Group Ends Bitcoin Futures Gaps with Launch of 24/7 Trading
CME Group’s Bitcoin futures market will begin round-the-clock trading, eliminating weekend price gaps that have historically influenced short-term Bitcoin price targets.