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LAST UPDATE: July 22, 2025
Brazil’s unlikely rallying point against Donald Trump: digital payments
Brazil is defending its PIX instant-payment system against U.S. trade pressure, framing it as a national innovation under threat from Trump-era tariff threats.
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This demonstrates Brazil leveraging fintech leadership as economic diplomacy—using PIX not only as financial infrastructure, but also as a tool of sovereignty.
Crypto-linked stocks advance as Trump signs stablecoin law
Stocks tied to cryptocurrency rose after Trump signed a stablecoin law requiring bank custody and reserves—boosting investor sentiment.
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The regulatory clarity may legitimize stablecoins, foster institutional adoption, and mark a turning point in crypto-market integration.
Paris prosecutors say they requested algorithm info, not private data, from Musk’s X
Paris prosecutors confirmed their request to X focused on the recommendation algorithm, not user data, amid an investigation into hate speech amplification.
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It highlights a shift in regulation toward scrutinizing platform mechanics over user content, aiming to manage digital influence rather than privacy invasion.
Amazon Investors Search for Signs of AI Lift With Shares Lagging
A Bloomberg report shows that Amazon’s hefty AI investments—up to $100 billion in capital expenditures—have yet to significantly boost its share price, which has underperformed other AI‑oriented tech giants this year.
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Investors are growing impatient: Amazon needs to translate its AI strategy into tangible revenue and margin gains to close the valuation gap with peers.
OpenAI and UK sign ‘strategic partnership’ in investment push
The UK government and OpenAI signed a memorandum of understanding to invest in AI infrastructure and workforce training, with plans to integrate AI into public services including defense and the justice system.
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This reflects the UK’s ambition to become a global AI leader, but raises questions about public reliance on private tech firms and potential regulatory oversight.
X Says it Will Resist ‘Politically Motivated’ French Probe
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X (formerly Twitter) announced it will not comply with French prosecutors’ request for its recommendation algorithm and related data, labeling the probe a “politically‑motivated criminal investigation” that threatens free speech.
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The conflict illustrates escalating tensions between global tech firms and national regulators over algorithmic transparency, with potential wider implications for platform governance and US–EU relations.
