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Crypto
Bitcoin rebounds on Trump\'s tease of Iran deal announcement
The cryptocurrency market regained about $75 billion in market value on news of progress toward a peace deal involving the United States and Iran. Bitcoin led the rebound, reaching the $77,000 level on major exchanges. Donald Trump said an agreement involving the United States, Iran and several Middle Eastern countries had largely been negotiated and that final details were being discussed. The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
AI & Enterprise
Germany excludes Palantir from military AI solution
Germany is stepping up efforts to reduce reliance on U.S. big tech in key military AI and cloud projects, reflecting a push for “sovereign AI” that prioritises data control and national security. A senior German military official voiced opposition to adopting U.S. data analytics firm Palantir for a next-generation secure cloud project, citing concerns about outside involvement in system operations. Germany has narrowed bidders to three European firms, with tests due this summer and a contract expected before year-end.
World
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.
