Economy

ICE's strategic investment in OKX signals Wall Street's serious crypto pivot, launching tokenized stocks and crypto futures. Traditional finance boundaries are dissolving.

Trump admin labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk but still uses Claude AI in Iran operations. What's behind this contradictory move?

As Americans face 40% higher electricity bills while data centers pay almost nothing extra, AI companies are spending massively on political influence. Will it work?

Global tax authorities are cracking down on wealthy individuals using Dubai as a tax haven, forcing high-net-worth residents to prove genuine residency or face massive tax bills back home.

Chamath Palihapitiya argues Bitcoin's traceability and privacy issues make it unsuitable for central bank reserves, despite $1.9T market cap

Andreessen Horowitz's crypto arm targets $2 billion for its fifth fund, down from $4.5B in 2023, signaling a shift toward selective blockchain investments in the 'financial era.

Bitcoin maintains support above $70,000 but fails to deliver the $80,000 breakout analysts predicted. Market dynamics and derivatives positioning reveal mixed signals.

Former defense officials demand congressional investigation after Pentagon designates Anthropic as supply chain risk. Critics say move weakens America's AI competitiveness against China.

Iran's Shahed-136 drones are overwhelming Gulf air defenses, proving how cheap swarm tactics can defeat expensive interceptors in modern asymmetric warfare.

Japan negotiates unprecedented access to NATO's defense innovation accelerator, potentially becoming first outsider in the alliance's tech program amid regional security concerns

Beijing unveils comprehensive tech insurance guidelines to shield domestic companies from US sanctions, potentially reshaping global competition dynamics in semiconductors and AI.

Durex maker Reckitt beats Q4 sales expectations thanks to emerging market strength, while developed markets struggle with consumer spending slowdown.