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Iran releases AI video depicting death of US Senator Lindsey Graham – CoinDesk
Iranian government-linked “Explosive Media” has released a controversial AI-generated video depicting the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham using Lego-style animation. The video, which has drawn widespread condemnation, features a cryptic message with the letters “KT,” interpreted by some as a threat towards former President Donald Trump. The release of… Listen ⇢
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US strikes hit Ahvaz Airport amid rising tensions with Iran – CoinDesk
Iranian media has confirmed a strike on Shahid Soleimani International Airport in Ahvaz amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The incident is part of ongoing U.S. retaliation strikes against Iranian targets following the recent collapse of a ceasefire. These military actions are concentrated along the southern coastline,… Listen ⇢
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Iran continues missile, drone strikes on UAE despite ceasefire claims – CoinDesk
A recent report from @zerohedge claimed that Iran has not attacked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since a particular date, but this statement has been called into question. Contrary to the report, records indicate Iran has launched numerous missile and drone strikes against the UAE since the conflict began in… Listen ⇢
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Fed Chair Warsh to testify on potential rate hike, CFPB scrutiny: July 14-15 – CoinDesk
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Russ Vought are set to testify before the Senate Banking Committee and House Financial Services Committee. These testimonies, scheduled for July 14-15, 2026, mark Warsh’s first appearance on monetary policy since his confirmation. The sessions could provide… Listen ⇢
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Pakistan scholar declares crypto impermissible under Sharia, impacting investors – CoinDesk
Pakistan’s most influential Islamic scholar, Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, has issued a fatwa declaring cryptocurrency purchases, including those made with USDT and other tokens, impermissible under Sharia law. The ruling, published by Darul Uloom Karachi and signed by Usmani alongside six other scholars, describes digital assets as “fictitious numbers in… Listen ⇢
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SpaceXAI’s Grok 4.5 outperforms GPT-5.6-SOL, challenges AI leaders – CoinDesk
SpaceXAI’s Grok 4.5 has made significant strides in the competitive landscape of AI models, particularly for browser-use agents. The model, which was released on July 8, 2026, has outperformed GPT-5.6-Sol and is now approaching the performance level of Claude Opus 4.8. This development underscores the rapid compression in frontier model… Listen ⇢
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Blasts reported near Iran’s Sirik amid US-Iran military tensions – CoinDesk
Multiple blasts have been reported near Sirik, Iran, according to state television. This area, strategically located near the Strait of Hormuz, has been a focal point in the ongoing military tensions between the United States and Iran. This development comes amid a series of military exchanges that have escalated in… Listen ⇢
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Fed speeches, economic data may shape Clarity Act’s legislative progress – CoinDesk
The upcoming week is set to be eventful with a focus on significant economic data releases and Federal Reserve speeches, which could provide further insight into the status of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025. Key economic indicators such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price… Listen ⇢
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Macron warns of antisemitism resurgence as France honors Alfred Dreyfus – CoinDesk
French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a warning about the resurgence of antisemitism in France during a ceremony marking the 120th anniversary of Alfred Dreyfus’s exoneration. The event also marked the establishment of a national day to commemorate Dreyfus’s innocence, highlighting the historical significance of the Dreyfus Affair in France’s… Listen ⇢
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