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Chainlink has announced a partnership with Bottomline to improve the efficiency and interoperability of cross-border payments.

Leon Black, founder of Apollo Global Management (private), is suing the House Oversight Committee over subpoenas related to the Epstein investigation, arguing the NDAs sought are unrelated to his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.

Mitsui OSK Lines, the world's largest tanker operator, warns that disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz may persist into next year due to renewed hostilities, indicating prolonged risks to global oil shipping.

Private AI firm Humain plans to raise a $2.5 billion fund to invest in Saudi Arabian data centers, aiming to capitalize on AI infrastructure demand.

Meta Platforms (META) launched WhatsApp bill payments in India, integrating 22,722 billers into its platform.

US retail gasoline prices reached a four-year high, while the yen strengthened amid intervention risks and potential Bank of Japan rate hike.

Wall Street futures were mixed pre-bell Thursday, as interest rates eased marginally but global crud

The article reports that Nvidia's CEO characterized AI as key economic infrastructure that is sparking a new industrial revolution.

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The article suggests that US oil companies are expanding production amid a policy environment reshaped by the Trump administration, which may signal increased energy sector activity.

Global fuel markets are tightening due to supply disruptions in the Middle East and Russia, with damaged refineries and export bans reducing available capacity.

Bitcoin rose above $77,500 and all major crypto assets were green on the day, while global investors hold the lowest level of currency hedges on U.S.