BOJ hikes to 1% as Polymarket sees 70% odds the Fed makes zero 2026 cuts
On Friday, Japan’s central bank raised its policy rate 25 basis points to 1% in a split 7-1 decision, the highest in over three decades. (Read More)
xAI’s Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Sets Benchmark in AI Video
xAI launches Grok Imagine Video 1.5 with faster speeds, improved audio sync, and seamless video generation, aiming to dominate the AI video market. (Read More)
Senators Push Treasury to Preserve State Role in GENIUS Act Rules
Bipartisan senators urge Treasury to ensure states remain key regulators under GENIUS Act, shaping stablecoin frameworks for issuers below $10B market cap. (Read More)
BTTInferGrid: Decentralized AI Inference Network Announced
BitTorrent Inc. unveils BTTInferGrid, a decentralized compute network for AI inference aimed at connecting idle GPUs with global AI demand. (Read More)
Trump officials meet Anthropic as Polymarket puts it at 91% to lead AI
On Monday, Anthropic staff met senior Trump administration officials after a Friday export restriction forced it to pull its newest model for non-U.S. users. (Read More)
Unison chief warns Labour drift as Polymarket prices Shepherd loss at 99%
Ahead of her first Unison conference, new leader Andrea Egan warned Labour must change course “drastically” or risk empowering Reform UK. (Read More)
Alaska blocks ‘Dan J Sullivan’ bid as Polymarket puts Fujimori 0.2–0.3% at 95%
Alaska’s elections director ruled retired schoolteacher Dan J Sullivan can’t appear on the August primary ballot, saying his filing looked designed to mislead voters; he has 30 days to appeal. (Read More)
Trump touts new Iran peace deal as Polymarket prices oil relief at 98.8%
President Donald Trump has been promoting what he calls a new peace deal with Iran, as JD Vance claimed Tehran’s nuclear program was “comprehensively destroyed” and Barack Obama argued any pact may (Read More)
Iran names Taremi for NZ opener as Polymarket knockout odds hit 99.5%
Ahead of Monday’s Group G opener in Carson, California, Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei named captain Mehdi Taremi to start up front against New Zealand led by Chris Wood. (Read More)