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Citi to Launch Institutional Bitcoin Custody by Year-End
Citigroup is preparing to integrate Bitcoin into its institutional asset management framework before the close of this year. The bank’s new Custody+ platform aims to consolidate digital asset holdings alongside traditional securities, allowing institutional clients to manage disparate asset classes through a single, unified digital architecture.
XPlace CEO calls for safer liquidity paths for digital assets
With over $42 billion locked in decentralized lending protocols, investors are increasingly looking to leverage their digital holdings without selling them. Artem Ponomarev, CEO of XPlace, argues that the industry must pivot from simple wealth acquisition toward providing responsible, secure credit tools that mirror traditional finance.
Family Demands Answers After ICE Agent Kills Maine Resident
A grieving father stood before a crowd in Biddeford, Maine, this week to demand accountability for the death of his son, Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. The 25-year-old was fatally shot by an ICE agent last month during an operation that officials later admitted targeted the wrong person.
Eight Million Americans Lose Healthcare Under GOP Budget Cuts
Eight million Americans have lost health insurance coverage across all 50 states following a sweeping legislative overhaul enacted by the Trump administration and the Republican Party last summer. New data highlights a deepening crisis as families face skyrocketing premiums and diminished access to essential medical services nationwide.
Trump Administration Moves to Rescind Decades-Old Forest Protections
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a proposal to dismantle the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a policy that has shielded 45 million acres of federal forest from logging and road construction for over two decades and now faces total repeal by the White House.
Trump Administration Moves to Rescind Decades-Old Forest Protections
Protesters gathered in Santa Fe as U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced plans to dismantle the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The move threatens to strip protections from 58.5 million acres of national forest, potentially opening vast swaths of wildlands to timber harvesting, road construction, and industrial development.
Securitize and Neuberger Launch Tokenized High-Yield Credit Fund
Securitize has partnered with investment manager Neuberger to launch a tokenized fixed-income fund, marking Neuberger’s first foray into the digital asset space. The Neuberger Securitize High Income Tokenized Fund, or HINC, will trade on four separate blockchains—Avalanche, Ethereum, Solana, and Sui—targeting yields from corporate debt.
Corporate Consolidation Linked to Recurring Food Safety Outbreaks
A new report from the industry watchdog Farm Action argues that the massive market dominance of Taylor Farms has facilitated the rapid spread of foodborne illnesses, including this summer’s Cyclospora outbreak, by creating a centralized, opaque supply chain that makes contamination difficult to track and avoid.
0G Private Computer Adds Dollar Payments to Decentralized AI
Users can now access 28 private AI models on 0G Private Computer without managing a crypto wallet, as the platform introduces U.S. dollar payments via Stripe. The service, which reached 15,000 users in four months, has processed over 250 billion tokens and 17 million requests since its April launch.
Voters Reject Plans to Deepen US-Israel Military Integration
A majority of American voters oppose congressional efforts to grant Israeli weapons companies unprecedented access to the Pentagon, according to a Data for Progress survey released Tuesday. The findings signal significant public pushback against provisions in the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act that seek to deepen military ties between the two nations.
Florida Congressman Caught on Camera Rifling Through Voter Mailbox
Representative Randy Fine was captured on video Sunday opening a constituent’s mailbox and examining its contents while canvassing in Florida's 6th Congressional District. The footage, which surfaced on social media Monday, shows the Republican lawmaker searching through mail after receiving no answer at a private residence during his primary campaign.
CAIR Presses Democrats to Censure Randy Fine Over Islamophobic Rhetoric
The Council on American-Islamic Relations is demanding a formal House censure vote against Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) following his recent characterization of progressive Muslim lawmakers as "terrorists." The advocacy group warns that the Democratic Party’s limited response to such bigotry has allowed anti-Muslim hostility to fester across both political aisles.
The Great Wealth Transfer: Why Heirs Are Trading Antiques for Equities
A historic redistribution of global wealth, projected to reach up to $125 trillion by 2045, is poised to reshape financial markets and luxury consumption. As Baby Boomers pass assets to younger generations, traditional holdings like antique collections and rural real estate face a decline in favor of liquid investments and status-driven luxury goods.
Lynq CEO Warns Regulation Won't Close Institutional Settlement Gap
As industry leaders prepare for a high-stakes White House meeting on August 19, Lynq CEO Jerald David argues that regulatory clarity alone cannot solve the fundamental friction in institutional finance: the persistent mismatch between 24/7 digital asset markets and the rigid, business-day operating schedules of traditional banking and settlement systems.
Iran Rebukes Trump Over Claimed Ownership of Strait of Hormuz
Following a presidential threat to designate the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory, Donald Trump posted a map on Truth Social reinforcing the claim. The move drew an immediate, sharp rebuke from Tehran, with Iranian officials dismissing the assertion as a dangerous delusion that ignores regional reality.
Crypto Card Spending Surges to $759 Million in July
Crypto payment card spending reached $759 million in July, a 2.5-fold increase over the previous year. Data from Paymentscan shows that nearly 9 million individual purchases were settled during the month, driven primarily by the growing adoption of dollar-backed stablecoins across diverse blockchain networks.
Air Force Major Risks Court-Martial to Denounce Iran War
Standing in his military uniform before cameras, Air Force Maj. Jason Watson publicly broke ranks with the commander-in-chief, declaring the ongoing war against Iran an unconstitutional failure. The officer now faces a potential court-martial and prison time for his open defiance of President Donald Trump.
ABC News Challenges FCC Probe into The View
Facing a mounting investigation into its daytime talk show The View, ABC News has formally pushed back against the Trump administration's attempt to strip the program of its longstanding news exemption. The network’s new filing marks a sharp departure from its previous, more conciliatory approach toward federal regulatory pressure.
FCC Challenges Disney’s ABC Licenses Amid Pressure to Fire Jimmy Kimmel
The Federal Communications Commission has initiated an accelerated review of Disney-owned ABC’s broadcast licenses, a move that press freedom advocates describe as a direct escalation of President Donald Trump’s campaign to silence late-night host Jimmy Kimmel following his recent satirical comments regarding the first lady.
ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air Following FCC Pressure
First Amendment advocates are calling for a coordinated pushback against the Trump administration after ABC indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show. The move followed direct pressure from FCC Chair Brendan Carr, who threatened the network with regulatory action over Kimmel’s recent monologue regarding the murder of activist Charlie Kirk.
Disney Sues FCC Over Retaliatory License Reviews
Declaring the Trump administration’s actions "deeply un-American," Disney and ABC filed a First Amendment lawsuit Tuesday against the Federal Communications Commission. The legal challenge targets an unprecedented order requiring the network to undergo early broadcast license renewals, a move the company labels a retaliatory campaign to stifle critical journalism.
Kimmel Returns, but Media Consolidation Stays Under Fire
Jimmy Kimmel is returning to ABC following a suspension that triggered a massive public outcry, yet advocates warn the victory is fragile. While the comedian is back on air, media conglomerates Sinclair and Nexstar are still refusing to broadcast his show, underscoring a broader, ongoing clash over corporate censorship and government pressure.
Trump Escalates Threats to Revoke Broadcast Licenses Over Negative Coverage
President Donald Trump signaled a new phase in his confrontation with the media on Thursday, suggesting that news outlets providing him with what he termed "bad press" should face the revocation of their broadcast licenses, a declaration that follows recent administrative pressure on network programming.
Goldman Sachs to Acquire LCN Capital Partners for $410 Million
Goldman Sachs has entered an agreement to acquire LCN Capital Partners, a firm specializing in sale-leaseback and net-lease real estate investments, in a deal valued at up to $410 million. The move adds $3 billion in commercial property assets to the bank's sprawling $706 billion alternatives investment division.
Metaplanet pivots to US markets with Superplanet Bitcoin treasury
Japanese firm Metaplanet is set to anchor its American expansion by injecting 2,100 Bitcoin and $2.5 million into Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise. The deal, which grants Metaplanet a 95.7% stake in the newly rebranded entity Superplanet, marks a significant push to tap into U.S. capital markets through a Bitcoin-backed treasury model.
MoonPay Adds Cash App Pay to U.S. Crypto Onramp
U.S. crypto users can now fund purchases directly via Cash App balances through MoonPay’s checkout system. The integration, which simplifies the process by removing the need for external transfers, extends to major partner platforms including MetaMask, Ledger, and Trust Wallet to reach millions of active Cash App customers.
Conservation Group Backs Crowley in Wisconsin Gubernatorial Race
Wisconsin Conservation Voters endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for governor on Monday, framing the contest as a choice between his environmental platform and the record of Republican opponent Tom Tiffany, whom the group labeled an extremist prioritizing corporate interests over the state's natural resources and utility ratepayers.
US Kindergarten Vaccine Exemptions Reach Record High Amid Measles Surge
With 155,000 kindergartners now opting out of standard immunizations, the United States faces its most severe measles outbreak in over three decades. New CDC data confirms a record 4.2% exemption rate, a trend health experts link directly to federal rhetoric that has eroded public trust in established vaccine safety protocols.
Coalition of 140 Groups Challenges GOP Bid to Block State AI Oversight
A broad alliance of 140 advocacy groups has launched a formal protest against a Republican-backed House provision that would strip states of their authority to regulate artificial intelligence. The coalition argues the measure creates a decade-long immunity shield for tech companies, effectively gutting essential civil rights and safety protections.
Palestinian-American Teen Released After Nine Months in Israeli Detention
After enduring more than nine months in an Israeli military prison, 16-year-old Palestinian-American Mohammed Ibrahim returned home on Thanksgiving. His release follows a sustained advocacy campaign by his family and rights groups, who documented reports of the teenager being starved and beaten while held on allegations of stone-throwing.