Trump Postpones Iran Decision, Will Spend Weekend at Golf Club
According to a CBS reporter, President Donald Trump has postponed his decision on military intervention in Iran and plans to spend the weekend at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.
According to the White House schedule, Trump will receive an intelligence briefing from the National Security Council at 11 p.m. on Friday. After returning to Washington on Saturday, he will receive a second briefing, and an additional intelligence session is planned for Sunday.
Israel: Iran Planning Attacks on Planes and Embassies in Europe
Israel’s Shin Bet intelligence service announced that it has detected plans by Iran to attack El Al Airlines planes and Israeli embassies and consulates in Europe. Channel 12 reported that Israel has implemented a comprehensive security plan and sent additional security personnel to Europe. In addition, the gradual evacuation of approximately 100,000 citizens remaining abroad due to the Israel-Iran conflict has begun. Iran has not yet responded to these allegations.
Bank of England Governor Skeptical of Digital Pound
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said in a speech at an event in Kiev that he is not convinced of the need for a digital pound for consumers. Bailey said, “I am not yet convinced that it is necessary to create a new currency,” revealing a cautious approach to digital central bank currencies.
JPMorgan’s JPMD Stablecoin Push
JPMorgan Chase, which has long been skeptical of cryptocurrencies, has changed its approach and filed a trademark application for a stablecoin called “JPMD.” The company also plans to develop a deposit token on Ethereum’s Layer-2 network, Base. This move indicates that JPMorgan is developing a new stablecoin strategy to challenge the market dominance of USDT and USDC.
ETH Strategic Reserve Exceeds $3 Billion
According to Cointelegraph, the Ethereum ($ETH) strategic reserve managed by 38 institutional actors has surpassed $3 billion. This reserve reinforces Ethereum’s importance and strategic value among institutional investors.
Apple Accelerates Chip Design with Artificial Intelligence
According to Reuters, Apple is working on generative AI technologies to accelerate the design of chips used in its devices. Apple Hardware Technologies President Johny Srouji stated that using the most advanced tools in this field is now inevitable. Microsoft and Amazon are using AI for workforce organization and optimization.
Mining Sector in Russia Faces Registration Issues
Russian Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov revealed that only 30% of cryptocurrency miners in the country have completed their official registration. Two-thirds of the sector is still operating in a “gray area,” and the government is continuing to develop new registration systems to rectify the situation.
USDC Treasury Burns 60 Million USDC on Ethereum
According to Whale Alert data, Circle’s USDC Treasury burned approximately $60 million worth of $USDC tokens on the Ethereum network. Such burns are typically carried out as part of supply control, rebalancing, or pre-issuance strategies.
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