OpenAI has appointed Dean Ball, a former senior policy advisor on AI in the Trump administration, to lead its new Strategic Futures unit. Ball will focus on shaping OpenAI's frontier AI policy and internal governance, citing the company's key breakthroughs and talent as reasons for joining.
Wall Street stocks rebounded, led by chip stocks, with the S&P 500 up 1.08%, Nasdaq Composite 1.9%, and Dow Jones 0.14%. Despite this, ASX futures indicate a 0.5% lower open for the local market. SpaceX shares slipped for a second day.
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group has filed a lawsuit against the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and its chair, Michael Selig, over the agency's approvals of cryptocurrency perpetual futures. CME alleges the CFTC is misinterpreting Congressional directives and acting unilaterally.
Plus de 1 200 artistes, dont Renaud et Barbara Pravi, lancent un appel "Cultures Futures" pour défendre la liberté de création face à l'extrême droite et la concentration industrielle, s'inquiétant de l'élection présidentielle de 2027.
Plus de 1 200 artistes, dont November Ultra et Renaud, lancent un appel "L'Appel des 1000 : la musique en résistance" pour défendre la liberté de création face à l'extrême droite et la concentration industrielle. Ils créent le collectif "Cultures Futures" pour alerter sur les menaces pesant sur la diversité artistique.
CME Group, the world's largest futures exchange operator, plans to sue the CFTC over its approval of crypto perpetual futures. Outgoing CEO Terry Duffy argues these are swaps, not futures, under the Dodd-Frank Act, and the suit will be filed Thursday.
Bitwise's HYPE ETF (BHYP) now has options trading on the NYSE, creating a regulated link between US equity markets and the 24/7 Hyperliquid crypto exchange. This connects ETF shares, US options, HYPE spot/perpetual futures, and Hyperliquid's on-chain economy, allowing for new risk management and trading strategies.
La sénatrice américaine Cynthia Lummis propose le Bitcoin comme solution à la dette publique insoutenable des États-Unis, arguant que son offre fixe protège le pouvoir d'achat des jeunes générations.
CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy announced plans to sue the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over its approval of perpetual futures contracts, arguing they should be regulated as swaps under the Dodd-Frank Act. The CFTC recently approved Kalshi to offer bitcoin perpetual futures in the U.S.
La plateforme de prédiction Kalshi a généré plus de 5,5 milliards de dollars de volume de trading sur ses contrats à terme perpétuels en deux semaines. L'entreprise, qui propose actuellement 11 contrats liés aux cryptomonnaies, prévoit de diversifier son offre avec des contrats sur les actions, les matières premières, les événements sportifs et politiques, tout en naviguant les régulations de la CFTC.
US-Futures zeigen sich vor der ersten Fed-Entscheidung unter Kevin Warsh kaum verändert. Der Ölpreis steigt nach neuen Drohungen von Donald Trump gegen den Iran, was die Entspannungsrallye dämpft. Chipwerte wie ASML und Intel erholen sich vorbörslich.
Le Borse europee registrano un lieve rialzo in attesa della firma di un accordo Usa-Iran e della riunione della Fed. Il petrolio sale, il gas scende. A Milano, Saipem e le banche guidano i guadagni, mentre Inwit e Diasorin perdono terreno.
Hyperliquid's perpetual futures open interest exceeds $10 billion, driven by crypto assets and expansion into equities, commodities, and synthetic pre-IPO trading via HIP-3, drawing attention from traditional financial firms.
Le token HYPE d'Hyperliquid atteint un nouveau sommet à 76,70 $ grâce à une combinaison de facteurs : flux d'ETF, programme de rachat de tokens et volume exceptionnel sur les contrats perpétuels SpaceX.
The CFTC has approved KalshiEX to list a Bitcoin perpetual futures contract (BTCPERP), marking a significant step for crypto derivatives in regulated US markets. This move could change how retail and institutional traders access leveraged Bitcoin exposure, bringing a popular crypto financial tool into the US regulatory framework.
Silicon Data is partnering with CME Group to launch futures contracts for AI compute power, aiming to help companies hedge against fluctuating costs. Asset managers are already filing for ETFs tied to these contracts, signaling strong investor interest.
CFTC Chair Michael Selig defended the agency's approval of perpetual futures, citing the need for robust regulation of internationally developed products. He dismissed concerns about leverage and complexity, emphasizing proper disclosure and broker suitability assessments. Selig also denied political pressure influenced the decision, despite Donald Trump Jr.'s advisory role at Kalshi.
Kraken has launched perpetual futures trading for eligible US users through its acquisition, Bitnomial. The offering includes contracts for major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, expanding Kraken's domestic derivatives market presence.
Kraken has launched perpetual futures trading for eligible US users through its acquisition of Bitnomial. The offering includes contracts for major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, expanding Kraken's domestic derivatives market presence.
England coach Brendon McCullum is worried about captain Ben Stokes, who is under investigation for allegedly breaching team protocols during a night out. Stokes and Gus Atkinson were dropped from the squad for the second Test against New Zealand after an incident at a nightclub.
Stock futures surged Monday after a US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. SpaceX shares rose post-IPO, while Fox Corp. announced plans to acquire Roku for $25 billion. American Express is buying TheFork, and analysts issued new ratings for Capital One, 3M, DuPont, Micron, Ferrari, and trucking stocks.
Indian students studying abroad show an 89% surge in interest in India-based jobs (2023-2024). This trend reflects reassessment of career growth, stability, and opportunities amid tightening global immigration and expanding Indian corporate landscape.
Futures prices for platinum, palladium, gold, and silver saw significant gains on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) and Comex. Palladium futures were up 3.14%, platinum futures gained 3.43%, gold futures rose 2.31%, and silver futures increased by 3.39% as of 10:30 a.m. Moscow time.
Despite a new peace deal, the war on Iran and its ripple effects have normalized conflict, causing widespread hardship, economic upheaval, and collateral damage across the Middle East, with ongoing strikes and unresolved issues threatening lasting peace.
