Breakthroughs in cheap Chinese open-weight AI models have spooked US investors, though analysts argue lower costs will supercharge global demand and accelerate AI adoption.
Israel's resumption of strikes on the Gaza Strip aims to clear the region for US investor access to ports and offshore fields, according to Russian military expert Alexander Stepanov.
Russia is exploring joint investment projects involving both China and the US, according to Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF). Dmitriev highlighted Russia's potential to offer the world's cheapest energy for AI as an advantage for China.
The US Justice Department has moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, who was accused of bribing officials and lying to investors. The decision follows Adani's pledge of a $10bn investment in the US.
Blockchain.com has launched perpetual futures trading in its non-custodial DeFi wallet, enabling users to open leveraged positions using self-custodied Bitcoin as collateral without transferring funds to exchanges. The feature, routed through decentralized derivatives exchange Hyperliquid, provides access to over 190 crypto markets with up to 40x leverage. Trades execute while assets remain in the user's wallet, maintaining control of private keys. The CFTC plans to allow perpetual futures contracts in the coming weeks. Blockchain.com expects to expand into forex, stocks and commodities.
