INTEL: Binance, Tether and Trumpβs crypto companies face congressional records demands as Democrats prepare to take control
Sen. Richard Blumenthal has given Binance, Tether, World Liberty Financial and Fight Fight Fight LLC until Jan. 4 to hand over records, a day after Democrats take control of Congress and he is expected to gain the power to compel documents
INTEL: Nvidia $NVDA board launches independent probe into reported Intel targeting of CEO Jensen Huang
The board says it has no reason to believe secrets or US national security were compromised and reaffirms confidence in Huang, who is fully cooperating with the review
INTEL: Qatar reportedly proposes deal to lift US naval blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The plan reportedly also caps Iran's enrichment at 3.67% and frees $6 billion to $10 billion in frozen assets. Iran would open the strait only after IAEA inspectors enter the country
INTEL: Democrats move to block Trumpβs $1.5 trillion military budget
The proposed budget would represent a massive increase in US military spending, making the battle over Pentagon funding one of the biggest fiscal fights ahead
INTEL: EU sets up crypto task force to stop Russia dodging sanctions with digital assets
The task force is expected to run for 12 months with support from Ukraine and the UK. It will target networks tied to A7A5, the ruble-backed stablecoin
INTEL: US and Iranian forces trade fire in the Strait of Hormuz with explosions reported across southern Iran
Iran reportedly launched anti-ship ballistic missiles at US Navy vessels in the Arabian Sea. Tasnim says the Qeshm Island explosions are not linked to missile attacks
