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The EU posted a €27.2 billion trade surplus in Q4 2024, its sixth in a row, led by strong exports in chemicals and machinery despite persistent energy deficits.
Apple removes Advanced Data Protection in the UK after a government demand for encrypted data access, citing privacy concerns and refusing to create a backdoor.
The SEC has agreed to drop its lawsuit against Coinbase, pending a final vote, signaling a shift in regulatory attitudes toward cryptocurrency under the current administration.
Bybit confirms a $1.4 billion security breach affecting its Ethereum cold wallet, as hackers exploit a multi-signature flaw to drain assets, prompting urgent forensic investigations.
Elon Musk’s Tesla is entering India, starting with imported EVs. The company is also in talks with Indian states for a potential factory and budget-friendly EV production.
Oil prices extended gains, settling above $72 a barrel as supply concerns, OPEC+ policy uncertainty, and a weaker U.S. dollar supported crude amid market volatility.
Bitcoin remains range-bound despite billions in institutional inflows, fueling speculation of market suppression as Samson Mow and analysts point to unexplained selling pressure.
The SEC has renamed and downsized its crypto enforcement unit, shifting focus to emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and AI under the leadership of Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda.
Texas and New Mexico report a growing measles outbreak, with 58 cases in West Texas and eight in New Mexico. Officials stress vaccinations as the highly contagious virus spreads.
Europe must ease AI regulations to remain competitive, warns Sweden’s PM Ulf Kristersson, cautioning against overregulation that could push innovation and investment elsewhere.