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U.S. warns EU over big tech curbs, says bloc could fall behind in AI economy
The United States has publicly pushed back against the European Union’s tougher regulation of big tech, warning it risks leaving the bloc behind in the AI economy. U.S. Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder told CNBC the EU should withdraw excessive curbs on U.S. tech giants and ease rules to access data centres and AI hardware. The EU has stepped up penalties against U.S. firms and expanded DSA enforcement.
Industry
Trump cites NATO Greenland framework, rules out force and drops tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump said a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte produced a framework for a future deal on Greenland and much of the Arctic. He said the outcome would benefit the United States and all NATO members and that he would not impose tariffs planned for Feb. 1. Trump said talks could be handled by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others, and cited further discussions on Golden Dome and mineral rights.
Crypto
Financial turmoil if alien life confirmed, bitcoin could surge
A former Bank of England analyst said modern financial markets could face unprecedented turmoil if the existence of extraterrestrial life is officially confirmed, potentially driving a surge in demand for cryptocurrencies as safe-haven alternatives. In a reported letter to Governor Andrew Bailey, Helen McCaw warned of extreme volatility, bank runs and payment system disruptions. She said gold could lose value, while bitcoin may gain as a decentralised asset when trust in fiat money falters.
