Crypto & Geopolitics Collide: BTC, AI & Fed in Focus

Trump: I am not currently inclined to negotiate with Iran

Trump said in a statement on social media that he is not involved in any peace talks with Iran and that these reports are completely fabricated. Trump stated that he is not currently willing to negotiate with Iran. He said that if Iran wants to negotiate, it knows how to do so and that it must accept the proposed agreement. He also said that new tariffs on medicines will be introduced soon.

Fed spokesperson: Interest rates could have been lowered without tariff pressure

Nick Timiraos, known for his close ties to the Fed, wrote that the Fed would have been ready to lower interest rates this week if it weren’t for tariff pressure on prices. According to Timiraos, inflation data has been improving recently, and the last five years have significantly changed people’s perception of inflation.

CME “FedWatch”: Only a 14.5% chance of an interest rate cut in July

According to CME’s “FedWatch” tool, there is an 85.5% chance that interest rates will remain unchanged at the July meeting, while the chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut remains at 14.5%. The possibility of a 50-basis-point cut has been completely eliminated.

Bank of America: Bitcoin among the most disruptive technologies of the last thousand years

In a report published by Bank of America, Bitcoin was listed alongside historical innovations such as the invention of the printing press, microprocessors, and the internet. The report emphasized that Bitcoin is not merely a speculative asset but has the potential to fundamentally transform the traditional monetary system due to its decentralized structure.

OpenAI signed a $200 million deal with the US Department of Defense

The Pentagon signed a $200 million defense contract with OpenAI to develop artificial intelligence solutions for critical issues related to national security. With this agreement, OpenAI became one of the first artificial intelligence startups to work directly with the Pentagon.

The Blockchain Group raised 7.2 million euros for its Bitcoin reserve strategy

The Europe-based The Blockchain Group raised approximately 7.2 million euros in capital through a share issuance to support its Bitcoin Reserve Company strategy. The funds will be used under the agreement with TOBAM.

Starknet: Staking transition completed, mainnet relaunched

Starknet has activated block proof and commission adjustment features after completing its staking transition process. In the new system, validators will randomly select blocks to prove and can only change commission rates under time lock conditions.

TAO Alpha secures £5 million investment with Bitcoin reserve policy

TAO Alpha PLC, listed on the London Stock Exchange, has secured a £5 million fixed-price convertible loan. The company plans to adopt a Bitcoin-focused new treasury policy as part of its decentralized AI and crypto strategy.

Pendle TVL value exceeds $5 billion

Pendle co-founder TN Lee announced on the X platform that the platform’s total value locked (TVL) has surpassed $5 billion. Approximately $2.5 billion worth of Pendle PT was used as collateral, accounting for 5% of the total market collateral.

Pundi AI launches reward points system Pundi AI Points (Alpha)

Artificial intelligence data platform Pundi AI has launched Pundi AI Points (Alpha), a system that will offer users benefits such as airdrops, discounts, and early access. Users can earn these points by completing daily tasks.

Gate has published its new reserve report worth $10.45 billion

Gate has released its reserve report for the last quarter to the public. According to the report, total reserves stand at $10.45 billion. $BTC reserves increased by 1.7% to 23,611 coins, $ETH reserves decreased by 1.8% to 437,127 coins, and USDT reserves decreased by 3.2% to 1.31 billion coins.