The US Treasury Department sanctioned 134 cryptocurrency wallets linked to ISIS-K, with 131 on the Tron blockchain. Chainalysis reported these wallets received over $1.4 million since 2023, and Tether has frozen associated funds.
OpenAI has reportedly proposed giving the U.S. government a 5% stake, valued at $42.6 billion, to alleviate political pressure in Washington. CEO Sam Altman suggests this model for leading U.S. AI developers to share AI's benefits and address cybersecurity concerns.
Chip stocks experienced significant declines, with Micron and Samsung seeing double-digit drops. OpenAI's CEO is reportedly considering offering the U.S. government a 5% stake. Meanwhile, Russia launched a large missile and drone attack against Ukraine, prompting reactions from Poland and Finland.
OpenAI is reportedly discussing a 5% equity stake for the U.S. government to ease political concerns and share AI's economic benefits. CEO Sam Altman believes this could democratize AI wealth and foster ties with the Trump administration.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba will pay $600 million to resolve U.S. allegations of facilitating illegal sales of pharmaceuticals and controlled substances. The company failed to prevent merchants on its platforms from importing prohibited items into the U.S. between 2016 and 2024.
OpenAI launched its new GPT-5.6 AI models—Sol, Terra, and Luna—with a limited preview for select partners. This restricted rollout was requested by the U.S. government, which is evaluating frontier AI systems under a developing federal framework.
OpenAI is restricting the release of its new GPT-5.6 AI models, including Sol, Terra, and Luna, to a select group of trusted partners following a request from the U.S. government. This move mirrors previous government actions that led to the takedown of Anthropic's Fable 5 model, raising questions about government control over AI development and potential impacts on the AI race with China.
US Treasury yields declined Tuesday as investors awaited key inflation data. Fears of higher interest rates impacted global tech stocks, while UK bond yields saw slight drops despite a leadership change. The PCE price index release on Thursday is a key focus.
RMS Titanic Inc. plans to auction over 100 artifacts from the wreck, but the US government opposes the sale, citing legal obligations to preserve the site. The company aims to fund future explorations, while opponents argue for public display and preservation.
US Treasury yields climbed Monday, with the 2-year yield hitting its highest since early last year. Investors await key inflation data Thursday and monitor US-Iran war negotiations. Crude prices fluctuated as the Fed signaled a hawkish stance on interest rates.
US Treasury yields climbed Tuesday as investors awaited key inflation data and weighed developments in US-Iran negotiations. The 10-year Treasury yield rose over 3 basis points to 4.483%, with the 2-year and 30-year yields also higher. Crude prices fluctuated amid the geopolitical tensions.
US Treasury yields climbed on Tuesday, with the 10-year note yield rising over 3 basis points to 4.483%. Investors are anticipating Thursday's release of the May Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, which is expected to show an increase.
A new Air Force One jet, gifted by Qatar to President Trump, arrived early at Joint Base Andrews. The luxury Boeing 747, valued at approximately $400 million, underwent modifications and will serve as a bridge until the long-term VC-25B is delivered.
Treasury yields showed mixed movement Thursday after Kevin Warsh's initial Federal Reserve meeting. The 10-year yield was flat, the 2-year rose, and the 30-year fell. The Fed held rates steady, signaling potential future hikes and removing language favoring cuts, bolstering market confidence in Warsh's approach to inflation.
US Treasury yields edged higher Wednesday as investors awaited the first Fed policy meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh. While rates are expected to hold steady, focus is on Warsh's communication and potential dovish signals, contrasting with 8 years under Jerome Powell. UK inflation eased slightly, causing gilt yields to fall.
US Treasury yields declined Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, with easing inflation and interest rate hike expectations. A provisional peace agreement between Washington and Tehran also contributed to the fall.
The US Commerce Department issued an export control directive to Anthropic, citing unspecified national security concerns, forcing the AI company to shut down its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Experts criticize the move as heavy-handed and dangerous, potentially weakening US cybersecurity capabilities.
Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi warns that sudden US restrictions on Anthropic's advanced AI models, coinciding with the SpaceX IPO, highlight a hidden economic threat and pose a "massive threat" to market optimism and the economy.
The article details the complex, decade-long journey of the U.S. government and soccer officials to secure the 2026 World Cup, involving FIFA's corruption scandal, a trilateral bid with Mexico and Canada, and significant political maneuvering.
Anthropic has disabled access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models for all foreign nationals following a U.S. government directive citing national security concerns. The company stated the order lacked transparency and did not align with its principles for blocking unsafe AI deployments.
The U.S. sanctions Cuba's Cupet, escalating tensions, citing unlawful expropriation of American assets and energy exploitation by the Cuban government.
The U.S. government has imposed sanctions on Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company, Cupet, accusing it of unlawfully expropriating assets and weaponizing energy. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Cupet's assets in the U.S. are blocked, escalating tensions.
Meta's Chris Lehane expressed skepticism about Donald Trump's proposal to share AI company wealth with the public, emphasizing Meta's focus on infrastructure and community investment instead. The idea is part of broader discussions in Washington about distributing AI-generated wealth.
The U.S. State Department approved a potential sale of 70 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles and related equipment to South Korea, valued at $292 million, to enhance its defense capabilities and regional deterrence.
