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Global M&A activity surges 49% in 2025 as megadeals reshape the dealmaking landscape
Analysis Sep 18, 2026
Global M&A activity surges 49% in 2025 as megadeals reshape the dealm…

The surge in megadeals highlights a growing disparity in the M&A market, impacting mid-sized firms and altering com…

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XRP Surges 6.9% as Bitcoin Rebound Reopens Door to Golden Cross
News Article Sep 18, 2026
XRP Surges 6.9% as Bitcoin Rebound Reopens Door to Golden Cross

XRP is roaring back as Bitcoin claws its way above $800,000 again, but the charts continue to give traders mixed signal…

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US sanctions Iranian crypto exchange and its software developer over alleged IRGC Bitcoin transfers
News Article Sep 18, 2026
US sanctions Iranian crypto exchange and its software developer over …

Treasury also says the Iranian exchange moved Hormuz Safe payments to the regime, without equating that stream with the…

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Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigns over AI extinction fears, denies coordinating with outside groups
Analysis Sep 18, 2026
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigns over AI extinction fears, de…

Coxon's resignation highlights the urgent need for robust AI safety measures, challenging the industry's rapid advancem…

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Mantic raises $25M for superhuman forecasting led by Radical Ventures
Analysis Sep 18, 2026
Mantic raises $25M for superhuman forecasting led by Radical Ventures

Mantic's funding boost could revolutionize decision-making in finance and government, enhancing strategic planning with…

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Micron unveils 512GB memory module, volume production set for 2027
Analysis Sep 18, 2026
Micron unveils 512GB memory module, volume production set for 2027

Micron's innovation in memory modules could significantly enhance AI infrastructure efficiency, impacting server design…

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Fed’s Schmid says Treasury buybacks don’t affect central bank’s ability to do its job
Analysis Sep 18, 2026
Fed’s Schmid says Treasury buybacks don’t affect central bank’s abili…

The Treasury's buyback program, while not hindering the Fed's policy control, may subtly ease financial conditions, aff…

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SBI Holdings and Kyobo Life pilot stablecoin transfers between Japan and South Korea
Analysis Sep 18, 2026
SBI Holdings and Kyobo Life pilot stablecoin transfers between Japan …

The pilot could revolutionize cross-border finance by reducing costs and time, paving the way for efficient digital-ass…

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$7 trillion in US options notional value expires Friday, says Citadel Securities
Analysis Sep 18, 2026
$7 trillion in US options notional value expires Friday, says Citadel…

The expiration could heighten market volatility, as reduced dealer hedging may destabilize prices amid historically wea…

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House China Panel chair Moolenaar urges Trump to tighten AI chip export controls on China
Analysis Sep 18, 2026
House China Panel chair Moolenaar urges Trump to tighten AI chip expo…

Tightening AI chip export controls could curb China's tech advancements but risks straining US-China relations and impa…

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Disney hires Karandeep Anand as its first chief technology officer
Analysis Sep 18, 2026
Disney hires Karandeep Anand as its first chief technology officer

Disney's CTO appointment highlights a strategic shift towards unified tech integration and AI, impacting operational ef…

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Bitcoin Could Reach 1%-3% of Institutional Alternative Portfolios
News Article Sep 18, 2026
Bitcoin Could Reach 1%-3% of Institutional Alternative Portfolios

Institutional crypto adoption drives O’Leary’s thesis: 1%-3% allocations, exchange adoption and a conditional $1 millio…

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