DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran fiercely rebutted Rahul Gandhi's "treachery" accusation against parties supporting the Lok Sabha delimitation bill, citing Congress's past betrayal. BJP hopes DMK's lingering anger will secure its backing for key legislative measures.
Morgan Stanley, MSSE ve MSOL kısaltmalarıyla Ethereum ve Solana tabanlı kripto ETF'lerini NYSE Arca'da başlattı. Staking gelirleri fonlara eklenecek, yıllık yönetim ücreti %0.14. Banka, üç büyük kripto parada ETF'i olan tek ABD bankası konumuna ulaştı.
The Jardine Foundation, established by Hong Kong-based Jardine Matheson, will cease its 44-year-old undergraduate scholarship program for Oxford and Cambridge universities after the 2026 awardees. Following a strategic review, funds will be redirected to support students at leading universities in Asia.
President Donald Trump's foreign policy is causing global allies to question US reliability and consistency, leading to a recalibration of security and economic ties across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, while rivals exploit the resulting uncertainty.
South Korea's antitrust watchdog, the Fair Trade Commission, approved Korea Railroad (KORAIL) Corp.'s takeover of SR Corp. on August 2, citing KORAIL's state-run status and existing regulations as safeguards against hindering competition in the high-speed rail industry.
Bitcoin hovers near $63,000 as markets weigh 66% odds of a September Fed rate hike, with Chairman Warsh's inflation judgment crucial amid mixed indicators ranging from 2.2% to 3.7% above the 2% target
Digital Asset Acquisition Corp. (DAAQ), a SPAC, postponed its shareholder vote on the merger with Old Glory Holding Company to August 14. The delay occurs as Old Glory Bank faces capital shortfalls and a regulatory consent order, with the merger's $50 million cash condition and financing status remaining uncertain.
An interview between Elon Musk and The Economist editor Zanny Minton Beddoes highlighted a clash between traditional journalism and Musk's approach to truth and misinformation, revealing challenges for journalists in an era of AI, fact avoidance, and online aggression.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces widespread calls for resignation or legal removal following a series of controversies, including a failed plan to sell World Cup portions and criticism over governance, leading UEFA to threaten boycotts and other federations to consider withdrawing support.
Circle has secured a limited purpose trust charter from the NYDFS, enabling it to operate as Circle New York Trust and expand its USDC stablecoin services under state supervision. This regulatory milestone, following a recent OCC approval, strengthens Circle's position in the digital asset market.
YouTuber Hank Green admitted using AI for research on his "Ask Hank Anything" series after viewers suspected AI-generated content. He apologized, citing pressure and a "bad habit," leading to trust concerns among fans and a promise to reduce video output.
IBM announced it has achieved "trusted quantum advantage," demonstrating a quantum computer completed a computation beyond classical methods with statistical evidence of accuracy. This milestone, in collaboration with the University of Chicago, advances fault-tolerant quantum computing.
A multi-university study reveals AI chatbots can build trust more effectively than human scammers in the initial, relationship-establishing phases of "pig butchering" crypto investment scams. The AI agents successfully impersonated humans, leading to higher victim compliance and trust scores, suggesting AI could automate much of the fraud process.
Franco Baresi, a legendary central defender, became a byword for his position, defining the art of defending for AC Milan from the late 80s to early 90s. Despite his small stature, Baresi's impeccable game reading, loyalty through club turmoil, and leadership under Arrigo Sacchi led Milan to Scudetto and European Cup glory.
Circle's subsidiary, Circle Internet Trust Company LLC, has been granted a limited purpose trust charter by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), allowing it to offer fiduciary services in New York. This marks a significant regulatory clarity for the stablecoin issuer.
FTX's Recovery Trust initiated its fifth distribution, sending $900 million to creditors, bringing the total payout to an estimated $11 billion. This follows the exchange's 2022 collapse and ongoing legal actions against its former executives.
A U.S. Bankruptcy Judge ruled that the FTX Recovery Trust can proceed with claims to recover at least $1.76 billion from Binance entities and Changpeng Zhao, allegedly transferred during a 2021 share repurchase, while dismissing other claims related to FTX's collapse.
A new proposal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal from occupied territory faces significant challenges due to deep-seated conflict, zero trust, and the catastrophic humanitarian situation. The plan's success is further complicated by upcoming elections in Israel and the US, influencing key leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump.
The US will investigate the EU's trade practices after the bloc fined US tech companies billions, with Trump alleging unfair treatment and threatening retaliation.
Morgan Stanley's new Ethereum and Solana ETFs generated $38M in combined trading volume on their first day, with MSSE attracting $5.15M in net inflows and MSOL seeing $19M in turnover, as the firm enters crypto fund markets with competitive fee structures.
Hong Kong police report 150 WhatsApp account hijacking cases in two weeks, with losses over HK$26 million, as scammers use AI to impersonate loved ones via voice messages.
OpenAI President Greg Brockman reveals the company is developing a 'family of devices' for AI interaction, without confirming specifics like a rumored smart speaker or wearable. He emphasizes focus on internal innovation amid Apple lawsuit and discusses future voice-centric computer interaction, as well as efforts to address AI trust issues with verifiable data privacy guarantees.
Roberto Mancini, reappointed as Italy's coach after the team's 2026 World Cup qualification failure, apologizes for his abrupt 2023 departure, taking full responsibility and promising to restore the team's former glory.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi states Iran's actions are targeted against the US, not neighboring Middle Eastern countries, with plans for post-conflict dialogue and trust restoration.
