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Germany's shift toward increased defense spending has pushed government borrowing costs higher across the Eurozone. Ten-year German Bund yields have climbed to nearly 3 percent this month, the highest since a global bond sell-off in 2023. This has created a ripple effect through the bloc's financial
Finance
The Italian government is preparing to make its first significant investment in new nuclear energy technology. According to reports from the ANSA news agency, the government plans to invest approximately 200 million euros in Newcleo, an Italian company specializing in advanced nuclear reactor design. The investment strategy emerged from a
Finance
According to a new report by Emkay Global, India could lose approximately $6 billion in exports to the United States if the proposed 10% broad tariffs are implemented. This represents about 0.16% of India's GDP. The financial services company warns that the impact could grow substantially to
Politics
The Trump administration has ordered certain French companies with US government contracts to comply with the executive order banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. This directive extends American policy to European businesses, potentially affecting their corporate practices. Companies have received a questionnaire titled "Certification Regarding Compliance With Applicable Federal
Crypto
The Blockchain Group has made its largest cryptocurrency purchase to date, acquiring 580 Bitcoin (BTC). This acquisition is the third Bitcoin purchase by the France-based tech consulting company since it began accumulating the digital currency in November 2024 as reported by BTC Peers. The latest purchase far exceeds the company&
Politics
Israel launched an attack on Beirut on Friday, marking the first strike on the Lebanese capital since the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on November 27, 2024. Associated Press reporters in Beirut heard a loud boom and saw smoke rising from the city's southern suburbs. Israel&
Finance
Scientists have found approximately 18 million tons of lithium beneath California's Salton Sea, the state's largest lake. This discovery, located in Southern California's Imperial County, vastly exceeds previous estimates of 4 million tons and could power batteries for 382 million electric vehicles—more than
Crypto
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has launched its first bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe. The new "iShares Bitcoin ETP" is now trading on exchanges in Paris, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt, according to the company's product page as reported by BTC Peers. This Switzerland-domiciled
Finance
OpenAI is finalizing a massive $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank Group, which would be the largest funding round ever recorded according to PitchBook research data. Several major investment firms are in discussions to participate alongside SoftBank, including Magnetar Capital, Coatue Management, Founders Fund, and Altimeter Capital Management. The
Finance
President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that his administration might offer China "a little reduction in tariffs" if the Chinese government approves a deal for ByteDance to sell TikTok's U.S. operations. The comments came during a White House news conference where Trump addressed the ongoing situation
Crypto
GameStop has announced plans to invest corporate cash in Bitcoin following unanimous board approval on March 25, 2025. The video game retailer's stock jumped more than 6% in extended trading after the announcement. The company will use a portion of its cash reserves or future debt and equity
Finance
Popular author Richard Osman has rallied fellow writers to challenge Meta after revelations that the tech giant used a controversial database containing millions of pirated books to train its artificial intelligence systems. "Copyright law is not complicated at all," wrote Osman on X. "If you want to