Gold surged beyond $4,800/oz as investors sought safety amid rising geopolitical tensions and a softer dollar. The move, which also lifted silver, reflects accelerating demand for hedges against policy uncertainty and trade risks tied to the Greenland dispute, with knock-on implications for miners, currencies, and rate expectations.
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Supreme Court delays tariff ruling again, extending policy uncertainty
The U.S. Supreme Court deferred—for the third time—its decision on presidential tariff powers under IEEPA, even as new Greenland-linked tariff threats loom. A ruling against the administration could trigger sizable refunds to importers, while any workaround (e.g., via other trade statutes) risks prolonging volatility for corporates and global supply chains.
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CFTC signals regulatory reset as Congress eyes digital-asset clarity
The CFTC Chair outlined a move away from “regulation by enforcement” toward fit-for-purpose rulemaking, framing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act as pivotal to restoring U.S. leadership. The agency’s “Future‑Proof” initiative aims to modernize rules for blockchain- and AI-enabled markets, potentially expanding CFTC oversight of spot-adjacent, derivatives-like digital products.
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Berkshire Hathaway may unload its 27.5% Kraft Heinz stake
A filing indicates Berkshire Hathaway could sell its 27.5% holding in Kraft Heinz, a potential portfolio reshuffle with implications for both companies’ capital plans and shareholder bases. Any exit would be a significant overhang for KHC while offering fresh optionality for Berkshire’s cash allocation.
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Massachusetts moves to bar Kalshi’s sports markets without a gaming license
A state judge said he will preliminarily enjoin Kalshi from offering sports contracts to Massachusetts residents absent a gaming license, underscoring rising state-level scrutiny of prediction markets. The action highlights fragmentation risk for a fast‑growing sector even as volumes and fee revenue set new records.
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Chainlink brings 24×5 U.S. equity data on‑chain, bridging TradFi and DeFi
Chainlink launched sub‑second, cryptographically signed streams for thousands of U.S. equities across pre‑market and after‑hours, enabling always‑on on‑chain derivatives, lending, and synthetic assets. Early adopters include large perp venues, signaling accelerating institutional-grade infrastructure for tokenized market access.
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State Street opens cleared euro repo to buy side via Eurex model
State Street executed its first reverse repo for MN using an enhanced Eurex Select Invest structure, giving asset managers access to centrally cleared euro repo without direct CSD membership. The model lowers operational barriers, deepens liquidity access, and strengthens counterparty risk management for long‑term cash providers.
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