SoftBank (SFTBY) stock edges up after announcing a $40B, 10-gigawatt AI data center in Ohio, part of a historic U.S.-Japan infrastructure partnership.

CATL.L Hong Kong shares soar 35% to record 46% premium over mainland listing as energy storage growth and strong earnings attract offshore investors.

Rigetti Computing stock drops 1.7% as investors demand revenue execution over technical achievements, with major quantum orders pending delivery.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins describes new crypto guidance as an initial step toward comprehensive regulatory clarity through agency coordination and legislation.

Fed’s Christopher Waller changes course to support holding interest rates steady as oil price risks intensify and inflation remains elevated near 2.8%.

Argentina bans Polymarket over licensing violations and consumer risks. Vietnam plans overseas crypto platform restrictions as global regulation intensifies.

UBS has secured OCC approval to convert its US unit into a national bank, paving the way for expanded lending, deposits, and potential crypto services.

Eightco (ORBS) boosts OpenAI investment to $90M and secures $125M funding from Bitmine, ARK Invest, and Payward while expanding crypto holdings.

FBI’s New York office alerts Tron blockchain users to fraudulent tokens falsely claiming federal connections, urging reports through IC3 portal.

NASA evaluates expanding SpaceX Starship’s role in Artemis missions while potentially reducing Boeing SLS duties amid rising costs and schedule pressures.