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Company/partner announcement on the proposed onchain yield fund

Galaxy Digital and SharpLink plan $125M institutional onchain yield fund

Galaxy Digital and SharpLink are planning an institutional onchain yield fund with $125 million in commitments, according to company materials and Reuters reporting. The proposal would use SharpLink’s Ethereum treasury as the initial anchor asset, but it has not yet been confirmed as a completed launch.

Trump administration aims broad censorship campaign at Disney, FCC commissioner says

Democratic FCC commissioner tells Disney it is the target of a 'censorship' campaign

FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez has accused the Trump administration and FCC leadership of running a coordinated campaign of censorship and control against Disney and ABC. The dispute centers on recent agency scrutiny of ABC stations and broader concerns over broadcaster independence.

Microsoft and OpenAI joint statement on continuing partnership

Markets Trade a Peace Dividend While AI Builds a Debt Fueled Empire

A Reuters-reported rally driven by oil’s retreat and tech strength is colliding with a longer-running AI spending boom that is increasingly financed with debt and outside capital.

Stocks gain and oil slides after Iran peace deal report

Stocks gain and oil slides after Iran peace deal report

Stocks rose and oil fell after reports of a possible U.S.-Iran memorandum, even though the deal has not been confirmed.

Japan-U.S. Finance Ministerial Meeting (April 15, 2026)

Could USD/JPY Break the 155 Handle?

USD/JPY is testing the 155 level as traders weigh intervention speculation, softer dollar sentiment and Middle East headlines.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records as AI chip stocks surge

S&P 500 Hits Record Highs on AI-Led Rally

The S&P 500 closed at a record high on May 5, with AI-related stocks and semiconductors helping lift the broader market.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses students at Harvard University, March 30, 2026, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Powell will remain on the Fed board after his chair term ends

Jerome Powell said he will stay on the Federal Reserve Board after his chair term ends, preserving his seat and narrowing Trump’s options.

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Provides Q1 2026 Results, Q2 2026 Guidance, Reaffirms Full Year Core FFO and FFO Outlook, Updates EPS Outlook

AvalonBay and Equity Residential explore potential merger

AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential are reportedly in preliminary merger talks, a potentially major deal in the apartment REIT sector.

Workers remove debris at Tehran's Sharif University of Technology complex that Iranian authorities say was hit early Monday by a U.S.-Israeli strike, in Tehran, Iran, Monday, April 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Trump widens Iran threat as deadline on Strait of Hormuz looms and allies split on support

Trump has expanded his threats against Iran as a deadline over the Strait of Hormuz nears, while allies remain divided on how far to go.

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Artemis II mission makes history with lunar flyby, historic distance

NASA’s Artemis II crew is in the middle of a lunar flyby and has surpassed Apollo 13’s distance-from-Earth record.

President Trump's Clear and Unchanging Objectives Drive Decisive Success Against Iranian Regime

April 6: Iran rejects temporary ceasefire proposal as Trump deadline nears

Iran has rejected a temporary ceasefire proposal, pushing the Middle East story toward escalation as Trump holds firm on his deadline.

US stock futures edge up as investors assess Mideast ceasefire prospects

Stock Market Today (Apr. 6, 2026): Futures edge higher on Iran war news

U.S. stock futures edged higher as traders weighed renewed ceasefire talks in the Iran war, while oil markets stayed volatile.