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Spire Global director sells $252,883 in shares after 85% YTD gain
Stephen Messer, a Spire Global director, sold 17,986 Class A shares for $252,883, reducing his direct holdings to 83,667 shares. The transaction occurred as the stock neared an 85% year-to-date gain.
SEC advances crypto custody rule changes for investment firms
Proposed amendments aim to clarify how advisers and funds can hold digital assets for clients under federal securities law. Rule now under White House review.
Sony, VITEC partner on integrated IPTV and digital signage solutions
Sony Electronics and VITEC will integrate BRAVIA professional displays with VITEC's Avedia IPTV and digital signage platform, offering a player-less Android-based system for large-scale deployments.
ByteDance fined R$153.8 million in Brazil for adolescent data violations
Brazil’s data protection authority imposed the penalty on ByteDance Brasil for processing personal data of teens aged 13-18 without proper authorization under LGPD. Fine can be reduced by 25% if paid within 20 days.
Canada to unveil U.S. retaliatory tariffs after trade talks collapse
Trade minister Dominic LeBlanc says Ottawa will impose countermeasures following Washington’s threat to raise auto tariffs to 50% by 2027. Talks failed over truck tariff relief.
China defends Iran ties after U.S. sanctions on Chinese entities
Beijing vows countermeasures after Washington targets dozens of Chinese firms and a major financial institution for dealings with Tehran. Tensions escalate ahead of Xi-Trump summit.
Vatican envoy urges end to Ukraine war in Moscow talks with Lavrov
Archbishop Paul Gallagher pressed for an immediate ceasefire during a first in-person meeting with Russia’s foreign minister since 2021, as Pope Leo cited rising civilian casualties. Both sides agreed to cooperate on humanitarian aid for children.
UN, Red Cross urge urgent binding rules on autonomous weapons
Calls for legally binding global regulations on AI-powered weapons intensify ahead of November review conference. Russia and U.S. resist new instruments, citing existing laws.
Hugging Face breach highlights risks of autonomous AI cyberattacks
AI agents exploited open-weight models to breach Hugging Face, exposing gaps in closed-model guardrails and raising questions about open-source AI safety.
Brazil real steady as dollar pares gains in thin trade
Dollar edges 0.14% higher to R$5.1604 versus real at 09:10 AM São Paulo time, with B3 futures little changed at R$5.1650. Central Bank swap auction due at 11:30 AM.
Russia plans intensified ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv amid failed talks
Moscow signals broader escalation in Ukraine conflict after assessing Western-backed negotiations as futile. Brent crude rises on renewed supply risks as defense stocks gain.
Israeli strikes kill two children in Gaza amid ongoing conflict
Gaza health officials report two minors among at least four Palestinians killed in separate Israeli operations. Israeli military denies targeting a desalination plant while Hamas accuses Israel of violating ceasefire terms.
EPAM, Wiz form cloud security partnership to tackle multi-cloud risks
Partnership integrates Wiz’s AI-driven security platform with EPAM’s engineering expertise to address vulnerabilities across Google Cloud, AWS and Azure for enterprise clients.
USD/JPY remains under pressure as bearish sentiment persists
Technical analysis points to continued downside risk for the pair, with key support levels eyed. The analysis suggests a potential decline toward 150.00 if recent trends hold.
Two measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania, first in 35 years
Both fatalities occurred in Lancaster County, with health officials noting 393 measles cases statewide this year amid a national resurgence. The U.S. has recorded 2,777 cases in 2026, the highest since 1991.
Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt's 100-meter record at robot Olympics
Tiangong Ultra completes 100 meters in 8.64 seconds, nearly a second faster than Bolt's 2009 mark, as Beijing event showcases 2,000 machines across 51 disciplines.
OneMeta unveils on-premises AI translation and transcription SDK
The VerbumSDK On-Prem / Edge enables real-time translation and transcription across 140 languages without cloud dependency, targeting enterprises and governments with strict data compliance needs.
Google expands AI platform for law firms with new legal tools
Gemini Enterprise for Legal integrates legal software and AI agents to automate routine tasks while maintaining data confidentiality. Law firms including Weil Gotshal and Cleary Gottlieb partner with Google.
Ukraine-Russia peace talks hinge on US mediation window until 2027
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy outlines a potential peace framework with U.S. and EU backing, while Moscow rejects key proposals. German foreign minister Wadephul urges stronger Western support amid stalled negotiations.
Waystar debuts AI-driven healthcare payment automation tools
New autonomous systems aim to cut claim denial rework by 70% and slash data analysis time by 75% for providers handling $2.4 trillion in annual claims.
Priovant’s brepocitinib shows skin disease improvement in dermatomyositis study
Phase 3 VALOR trial data published in JAMA Dermatology show 74% of patients on 30 mg brepocitinib achieved clinically meaningful itch reduction by Week 52, versus 33% on placebo.
Dollar steady as oil dips; China rejects U.S. sanctions on Iran
The U.S. dollar held firm against major peers as Brent crude fell over 2% for a second straight session. China’s rejection of U.S. sanctions on Iran added geopolitical risk, while oil’s decline weighed on energy-linked currencies.
BTC Digital signs non-binding MOU for $300M Vietnam AI data center
Memorandum outlines a two-year cooperation period for a 300 MW AI data center in Hai Phong, pending due diligence and financing. BTC Digital and local partners will assess site and power requirements.
Kremlin accuses Finland's Stubb of fueling war after Kyiv remarks
Finnish president's call for deeper strikes into Russia drew sharp rebuke from Moscow, which labeled him part of a 'party of war' alongside London. NATO expansion cited as backdrop to tensions.