UK Financial Watchdog Drafts New Rules for Tokenized Gold

Britain's top financial regulator is developing a framework to govern tokenized gold, signaling growing institutional attention to crypto-backed commodities.

Ukrainian Drone Startup Fire Point Fuels Deep-Strike War Effort

Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh says military leverage is essential to reaching diplomacy, as her startup powers Ukraine's long-range drone campaign.

IMF: Local Stablecoins May Drive Demand for Dollar-Backed Tokens

IMF's Dan Katz says users could prefer dollar-backed stablecoins for liquidity and cross-border reach even as domestic alternatives emerge.

U.S. Senate Advances Crypto Clarity Act in First Vote

The Senate opened preliminary voting on the Crypto Clarity Act, moving the landmark digital-asset bill closer to a full floor vote next month.

US and UK Regulators Back Stablecoins and Tokenization in Joint Talks

American and British financial regulators met July 8 to align on stablecoins, tokenization, and cross-border digital asset oversight.

Voters Urged to Elect Leaders Who Tax the Wealthy Fairly

An op-ed calls on Americans to prioritize candidates who back higher taxes on the rich and use revenue to shore up Social Security.

Report: Nvidia Chips May Have Powered China's Moonshot AI Model

A Bloomberg report links Nvidia H200 chips to China's Moonshot AI via Alibaba, raising new questions about export controls.

Kentucky Governor Urges McConnell to Prove Fitness or Step Down

Gov. Beshear publicly challenged Sen. McConnell to demonstrate he can serve or resign, raising stakes over Kentucky's vacancy process.

Senate Moves to Force Vote on Sweeping Russia Sanctions

The Senate is preparing a key vote on broad Russia sanctions targeting officials, oligarchs, banks, and the Russian shadow fleet.

44 States Unite to Block Prediction Markets on Sports Bets

A coalition of 44 states has aligned against prediction markets over sports wagering concerns, filing joint comments with federal regulators.

Big Tech's AI Grid Costs Shift to Consumers, Sparking Voter Backlash

State regulators are forcing Big Tech to fund its own grid expansion after consumers pushed back against absorbing AI infrastructure costs.

Trump Hits 60 Trading Partners With New Tariff Blitz

President Trump launched sweeping new tariffs targeting 60 nations, including the EU, China, and the UK, marking a significant escalation in trade policy.

Carney Pushes for Full USMCA Deal, Warns All Options Open

Canada's PM rejects partial trade agreements, insisting on a comprehensive USMCA deal while warning of retaliatory options if U.S. tariff threats materialize.

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Fighters in Southern Lebanon After Drone Sighting

The Israeli military launched strikes against Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon after spotting a drone in the area.

Iran-Backed Drone Strike Kills Two US Troops in Jordan

Two American service members died in Jordan after an Iranian attack, the US confirmed. The strike marks a significant escalation in regional tensions.