U.S. Government’s Intel Stake Gains $25.7 Billion in Eight Months After CHIPS Investment
A U.S. government investment in Intel has generated $25.7 billion in unrealized gains in just eight months after shares surged following earnings.
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China Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus
China has blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing regulatory concerns over the cross-border deal.
U.S. Launches $166 Billion Tariff Refund Program After Supreme Court Ruling
The Trump administration has begun issuing up to $166 billion in tariff refunds to importers following a Supreme Court decision, with payments expected to take months or longer.
Global Billionaire Wealth Hits Record as Oxfam Flags Rising Political Influence
By
Daniel Wright
• 3 mins read
Global billionaire wealth climbed to a new peak in 2025 as the number of ultra-wealthy individuals surpassed 3,000 for the first time, according to Oxfam. The group warned that growing fortunes are translating into greater political and economic influence.
Japan Launches World’s First Deep-Sea Rare Earth Mining Project
By
Michael Foster
• 3 mins read
Japan has become the first country to begin extracting rare earth elements from the ocean floor, marking a major step to secure critical mineral supplies and reduce reliance on China.
Singapore’s SGX and Nasdaq Launch Dual-Listing Bridge to Boost Market Competitiveness
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 3 mins read
Singapore Exchange and Nasdaq have unveiled a dual-listing framework allowing large companies to list in both markets using a single regulatory process. The move aims to enhance liquidity, global access, and competitiveness of Singapore’s equity market.
U.S. and Switzerland Reach Trade Deal Reducing Tariffs to 15%
By
Nathan Cole
• 2 mins read
The United States and Switzerland agreed on a framework trade deal that cuts U.S. tariffs on Swiss exports from 39% to 15% and secures $200 billion in Swiss investment in the U.S. through 2028.
Trump Family’s Crypto Boom Spurs Conflict of Interest Questions
By
Benjamin Harper
• 2 mins read
An investigation reveals the Trump family earned nearly $864 million in crypto-related ventures during the first half of 2025, raising ethics concerns amid links to foreign investors and regulated markets.
Ro Khanna Proposes Ban on Crypto Trading for Trump Family and Federal Officials
By
David Sinclair
• 2 mins read
Democratic Representative Ro Khanna is introducing legislation to bar the president, congressional members and their families from trading cryptocurrencies, citing mounting concerns about conflicts of interest and influence from the crypto industry.
Mike Selig Nominated for CFTC Chair Amid Crypto Oversight Surge
By
David Sinclair
• 2 mins read
President Donald Trump has nominated Mike Selig to become the next chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), signaling an imminent shift in crypto regulation and agency leadership.
Gold Soars to Record $4,179 as Rate Cut Bets and Trade Tensions Drive Rush to Safety
By
Benjamin Harper
• 3 mins read
Gold hit a record $4,179 per ounce on Tuesday as investors piled into safe-haven assets amid escalating US-China trade tensions and expectations for deeper Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Trump’s 100% Tariff Threat on China Sparks $18 Billion Crypto Liquidation
By
David Sinclair
• 2 mins read
President Trump announced plans to impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports, triggering an estimated $18 billion sell-off in crypto markets as investors react to renewed trade tensions.
U.S. to Impose 100% Tariff on Branded Drugs Unless Firms Build Plants
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 3 mins read
President Trump says a 100% tariff will apply to branded pharmaceutical imports from Oct. 1, unless the companies have begun building manufacturing plants in the U.S.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Disappointed as China Bans Its AI Chips
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
China has ordered major tech firms to stop buying Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D chips, prompting CEO Jensen Huang to express disappointment and highlight growing geopolitical risk.