Palantir Billionaire Peter Thiel Sells 3 AI Stocks in a $74 Million Warning to Wall Street. History Says This Will Happen Next. | The Motley Fool
Billionaire Peter Thiel recently sold his entire stake in Tesla, Microsoft, and Apple. SEC Forms 13F show Thiel Macro had $74 million split between Tesla, Microsoft, and Apple in the third quarter of 2025, but the hedge fund sold all three positions in Q4 2025 and did not report any new trades.
The Iran war shoots up Peter Thiel and Palantir: AI already rules in the new world order
Palantir, the technology company co-founded by Peter Thiel, is at the center of the new military paradigm. Born in the post-9/11 context, the company specialized in data analysis for intelligence and security and its technology forms part of the operational core of the military strategy. Peter Thiel has been defending for years a vision where technology and state power are deeply connected.
DHS to begin requiring AI training for some employees
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under Secretary Mayorkas, will begin requiring AI training for some employees, focusing on responsible AI use. This initiative aims to ensure DHS personnel understand AI's capabilities and limitations, promoting ethical deployment within the agency. The training will cover topics such as bias detection, data privacy, and security protocols, aligning with the DHS AI Strategy.
The Iran war shoots up Peter Thiel and Palantir: AI already rules in the new world order
Palantir, the technology company co-founded by Peter Thiel, is at the center of the model of incorporating artificial intelligence in military decision-making. Palantir's technology integrates information from multiple sources into a single platform, allowing for the identification of targets, evaluation of scenarios, and execution of operations with unprecedented speed. Peter Thiel has been defending for years a vision where technology and state power are deeply connected, fitting with the current model of a war where the advantage is not only in strength, but in information and in the speed to process it.
Billionaire Peter Thiel files to sell $280 million in Palantir shares - Cryptonews.net
Palantir's billionaire co-founder Peter Thiel has filed with the SEC to offload 2 million shares in the data analytics firm for $280 million. Thiel helped establish the company in 2003 with early backing from the CIA's investment arm, In-Q-Tel, which enabled the firm to launch its Gotham platform in 2008, serving intelligence and defense clients. Palantir capped 2025 with strong revenue growth, fueled by increases in both US commercial and government sales.
Statement by FinCEN Director Andrea M. Gacki before the House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions
FinCEN is eager to implement the GENIUS Act's innovation-related provisions and is seeking comments on the use of artificial intelligence and blockchain monitoring to detect illicit activity involving digital assets. FinCEN issued an interim final rule on March 21, 2025, that removed the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act.
DoD expects AI-powered database of patents ready for industry by year's end
The Pentagon plans to launch an AI-augmented database to make high-tech research readily available to industry, with an "alpha" version expected by the end of the year. The goal is to foster public-private partnerships and provide industry with better access to taxpayer-funded R&D.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency news - Today's latest updates
Gen. Tim Haugh, the ousted NSA head, discussed his termination by the Trump administration in his first television interview since his firing. Haugh also warned that China is hacking America's computer systems, targeting water, infrastructure, and telecommunications.
White House Reporter: Put the Temple Mount on the Table as Leverage Against Hamas
White House reporter Jake Turx proposes using the Temple Mount as leverage to disarm Hamas, suggesting that if Hamas refuses to disarm, control of the Temple Mount should be transferred solely to the Jews - potentially paving the way for Third Temple construction. Turx argues this is the one thing Hamas will not sacrifice, making it the ultimate negotiating tool for Trump.
Biblical Prophecy? Video of Red Heifer Ceremony in Israel; A Texan shares his story
For the first time in 2000 years, a Red Heifer was slaughtered and burned in Israel on July 1, 2025, with its ashes gathered, potentially fulfilling prophecy related to rebuilding the Third Temple.
2025 Global Scripture Access
As of August 1, 2025, just 544 of the world's 7,396 living languages remain on the waiting list for Bible translation to begin, with the focus on people in all language communities engaging with God's Word.
Israel signals readiness to escalate in Lebanon as Iran tensions rise
Amid rising tensions with Iran, Israel is signaling its readiness to escalate in Lebanon. The head of the Israeli army's Manpower Directorate stated that Israel is currently facing seven fronts and that Iran, along with its proxies, plans to eliminate the Jewish state.
America Needs a National Digital Identity Strategy
A national digital identity strategy is needed in the US to standardize and govern online trust, enhance privacy, mitigate fraud, and make services easier and fairer, without centralizing identity.
Going Cashless: Central Banks and Digital Currencies
Central banks are grappling with the implications of digital currencies and cashless societies, including the need for regulation and the potential impact on financial access and the role of central banks.
Security Council Reform
Intergovernmental negotiations are ongoing in the General Assembly regarding equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council.
Abraham Accords and their impact on Chinese national security - Modern Diplomacy
The Abraham Accords, starting in 2020, are expanding Israeli influence in Asia, impacting China's strategic interests and national security, especially with Kazakhstan joining in November 2025.
Ray Dalio Warns CBDCs Could Erase Financial Privacy
Investor Ray Dalio warns that CBDCs could eliminate financial privacy, enabling governments to monitor transactions in real-time, apply instant taxes, enforce capital controls, and restrict access for politically disfavored individuals. He raised concerns about the potential for systemic government control over personal finances and the exclusion of certain individuals from the CBDC system.
Kenyan authorities used Israeli tech to crack activist's phone, report claims
Report claims Kenyan authorities utilized Israeli technology to compromise an activist's phone, highlighting the increasing use of sophisticated surveillance tools against dissent.
Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Joins Ukrainian Startup to Unleash AI Drone Swarms
Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, has joined Swarmer, a Ukrainian startup specializing in AI-driven autonomous drone swarms, as non-executive chairman. Swarmer's platform has executed over 100,000 real-world combat missions since April 2024, using machine learning to coordinate drone swarms. Prince aims to leverage his connections to sell Swarmer's technology to the US Department of Defense and NATO allies.
Gujarat Launches India's First CBDC-Based Public Distribution System
The government of Gujarat has launched India's first Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Public Distribution System (PDS). This system uses digital currency tokens authorized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to improve transparency, reduce corruption, ensure traceability of transactions, and strengthen accountability in subsidy delivery. The CBDC platform was developed by Punjab National Bank under the RBI framework.
Meta Reportedly Set to Launch Divisive 'Facial Recognition' Feature
Meta is reportedly planning to introduce a new facial recognition feature within its smart glasses, enabling wearers to identify people using AI and access their information, raising privacy concerns. The feature, called 'Name Tag,' could potentially identify anyone connected to a Meta platform, making their information readily available.
'Orwellian': Sainsbury's staff using facial recognition tech eject innocent shopper
A shopper was wrongly identified and ejected from a Sainsbury's store due to facial recognition technology, raising concerns about the potential for misidentification and the erosion of privacy.
Data sovereignty: Why East Africa must build its own AI future
Sovereign AI, the ability to build AI using a nation's own infrastructure and governed data is becoming a necessity. It ensures legal compliance with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner while reducing latency. For East Africa's vision of the Silicon Savannah to be realised, their digital intelligence must be built on local foundations.
China's Digital Yuan to Pay Interest in 2026, Defying Global CBDC Norms
China's digital yuan will begin paying interest in 2026, a move that diverges from the global consensus that retail CBDCs should function purely as digital cash. Wallet balances will accrue interest at demand deposit rates and will be covered by China's deposit insurance scheme, similar to bank deposits. This decision aims to encourage wider adoption while limiting risks to commercial banks.
Trump's spiritual advisers see Iran strikes as biblical prophecy — and they have institutional power
The Trump administration convened nearly two dozen evangelical leaders for private counsel in the wake of its strikes on Iran, according to an investigation by The Intercept. A network of religious advisers — led by Paula White-Cain — interprets the conflict not as a geopolitical confrontation but as a fulfilment of biblical prophecy leading to Armageddon.
Iran Reviewing Peace Proposal but Not Open to 'Temporary Ceasefire,' Official Says
The United States and Iran are reviewing a framework for a plan to end hostilities, according to multiple sources and reporting by Reuters, amid ongoing military operations and diplomatic efforts in the region. The proposed arrangement, described by officials familiar with the negotiations, outlines a two-stage approach featuring an immediate ceasefire followed by a comprehensive settlement.
Trump's $200 billion war supplemental is already testing GOP loyalty
President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to ask Congress for a staggering $200 billion for a Pentagon supplemental, a move that is testing the loyalty of GOP. Lawmakers in both parties are skeptical, and they're already asking questions about the war's financial cost, its human toll and its political risk.
Trump pushes for peace deal as Israel, Iran trade missiles
President Donald Trump's administration is engaged in talks with Iran, mediated by Pakistan, to establish a ceasefire and negotiate a broader agreement. The proposed "Islamabad Accord" calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, followed by further negotiations. Trump has set a deadline for Iran to agree to the deal, threatening further strikes if they do not comply.
US and Iran receive peace plan as Trump vows 'hell' if Hormuz strait stays shut
The United States and Iran have received a framework for a plan to end hostilities, known as the “Islamabad Accord,” which includes an immediate ceasefire and a comprehensive agreement to be finalized within 15 to 20 days. The plan, brokered with Pakistan's assistance, aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran has initially rejected the temporary arrangement.
Attorney General Mayes and Secretary of State Fontes Sue Trump Administration over Unlawful Executive Order Attempting to Exert Federal Control over Elections
Arizona has joined a coalition of 23 other states suing President Trump, challenging his Executive Order that attempts to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections. The attorneys general argue that the President's Executive Order would require states to upend their existing election administration procedures for upcoming elections and conduct statewide voter education at a dangerously quick pace.
China and Russia Pledge to Work Together for Middle East Peace
China and Russia's foreign ministers coordinated actions regarding the Middle East crisis, specifically the war following the joint United States and Israel attack on Iran. They agreed to use their positions on the UN Security Council to condemn actions endangering regional stability and push for de-escalation.
U.S. and Iran receive peace proposal as Trump vows 'hell' if Strait of Hormuz stays shut
The United States and Iran have received a framework for a peace plan, but Iran has rejected immediately reopening the Strait of Hormuz, even after President Trump threatened further action if a deal isn't made. The proposed 'Islamabad Accord' involves a two-tier approach: an immediate ceasefire followed by a comprehensive agreement, with Iranian commitments not to pursue nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief.