Roman Storm has collected $3.2 million of a $5 million target for his legal defense as his federal money-laundering trial over Tornado Cash moves to closing arguments in Manhattan. Prosecutors allege the crypto mixer masked $1 billion, including funds tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group.
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China Industrial Bank Fast-Tracks AI-Driven Stablecoin Plan Amid Dollar Dominance Threat
China Industrial Bank has placed stablecoin research and AI at the centre of its mid-year roadmap, seeking lower funding costs, stronger risk monitoring, and upgraded data systems as it evolves into a Smart Industrial Bank aligned with China’s digital finance agenda and Belt and Road trade plans.
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Google’s Gemini AI Predicts the Price of XRP, Shiba Inu and Pepe by the End of 2025
Gemini predicts XRP could reach $20, SHIB may rise up to 35-fold and PEPE could triple by December, while presale token TOKEN6900 eyes meme-driven upside. The AI model has based its outlook on renewed capital flows since Bitcoin has reached an all-time high of $122,838 and revived risk appetite.
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US begins preparing Qatari jet to be used as Air Force One
The aircraft – valued at $400m – is being donated by Qatar as an “unconditional gift”, with any retrofitting costs being borne by the US government.
Google failed to warn 10 million of Turkey earthquake severity
The tech giant said only 469 serious warnings were sent out ahead of the 7.8 magnitude quake.
Israeli rights groups accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza
Israel’s government rejects the allegations in the separate reports by B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel.
Seventeen killed as gunmen attack bar in Ecuador
Police say a boy, 12, was among the victims of the latest mass shooting in a country plagued by drug violence.
Trump cites Murdoch’s age to seek swift deposition in Epstein case
Trump’s lawyers argue that Murdoch is 94 and may not be available to testify in person due to “recent significant health scares”.
France and Germany lead downbeat EU response to US trade deal
France describes it as a “submission”, though there is relief in Europe that a trade war has been averted.
Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘immediate ceasefire’
US President Donald Trump threatened to pause tariff negotiations until the hostilities stopped.