European money pours into Palantir: Over 100 asset managers and banks boost their investments in the controversial tech company
Major European banks and asset managers have increased their investments in Palantir despite its links to human rights violations through its services to ICE and the Israeli army. Over 100 major European banks increased their combined stake in the company by more than 60% in the last year, reaching $27 billion by the end of 2025.
Palantir At $130: Buy, Sell or Hold
Peter Thiel disposed of roughly 1.96 million Palantir shares in early March at prices between $140.97 and $146.84. Insider activity reinforces caution, and stock-based compensation continues to dilute shareholders.
Peter Thiel Sells Palantir Stock; He May Regret It (NASDAQ:PLTR)
Peter Thiel sold approximately 2% of his total holdings in Palantir, but the company's fundamentals remain strong, with revenue up 70% YoY. Geopolitical tensions and the Iran conflict are driving demand for Palantir's AI-enabled defense solutions.
Palantir Billionaire Peter Thiel Sells 2 Trillion-Dollar AI Stocks, but Wall Street Says It's Time to Buy
Peter Thiel's hedge fund, Thiel Macro, sold its stakes in Tesla and Microsoft during the fourth quarter. Tesla has opportunities in autonomous driving and humanoid robots, while Microsoft has an AI strategy.
Billionaire Peter Thiel files to sell $280 million in Palantir shares
Peter Thiel, co-founder of Palantir, filed with the SEC to sell 2 million shares of the data analytics firm for $280 million. Thiel's early work at Palantir was inspired by fraud-detection systems he developed at PayPal, and the CIA's investment arm, In-Q-Tel, enabled the firm to launch its Gotham platform in 2008, serving intelligence and defense clients.
Trump Endorsement Ignites Palantir Rally: A New Era for Defense AI as Shares Rebound 3% - Markets - The Chronicle-Journal
President Trump endorsed Palantir Technologies, signaling a robust future for the company within the federal government's AI initiatives. Project MavenโPalantir's flagship AI targeting systemโwas elevated to a "Program of Record," guaranteeing long-term budgetary protection and expanding its contract ceiling to an estimated $1.3 billion.
Andrea Gacki - FinCEN
Andrea Gacki is the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. FinCEN's mission is to safeguard the financial system from illicit activity, counter money laundering and the financing of terrorism, and promote national security through strategic use of financial authorities and the collection, analysis, and dissemination of financial intelligence.
FBI Intel Strategy Includes Using AI to Process Terabytes of Data
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced that the new FBI intelligence program strategy will use technology to process information with speed and accuracy, emphasizing the importance of AI and emerging tech. The FBI can use AI and machine learning to sift through data more efficiently, but officials said that the use of AI will continue to rely on human oversight.
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.
Tรด Lam's Consolidation of Power: Implications for Vietnam's Political and Economic Prospects | FULCRUM
Tรด Lรขm's election as State President, while remaining General Secretary, marks a significant shift from Vietnam's collective leadership, making him the most powerful leader in decades. His rise is attributed to his role in the anti-corruption campaign, eliminating potential rivals and consolidating influence over the Ministry of Public Security.
Greater North America and the US Government's New Regional Geography - Counterpunch
The United States is consolidating a continental economic and energy bloc, seeking to secure critical resources and curb the influence of rival powers. The 'Greater North America' initiative reasserts Washington's control over the Western Hemisphere, requiring nations to assume greater responsibility for their defense.
Myanmar junta leader sworn in as self-appointed president
Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as self-appointed president, furthering his power consolidation following the coup. This move signifies a continuation of authoritarian rule and suppression of democratic processes in Myanmar.
Faith, Power, and Politics: How Religious Fundamentalism is Fuelling Political Extremism
The article discusses how fundamentalist leaders strategically ally with political actors to advance a religious nationalist agenda. This involves mobilizing congregations as a voting bloc and influencing policy, blurring the line between church and state, fitting the 'false prophet partnership' criterion.
Transforming the United Nations for a Multipolar World
The US, China, and Russia are actively redrawing the international order, asserting dominance over their respective spheres of influence. The Trump administration seeks to consolidate its influence across the Americas, leading to the US becoming a regional power.
Rare precedents for Lebanon-Israel peace talks
Civilian officials from Lebanon and Israel, along with military representatives, have engaged in ceasefire-monitoring meetings led by the US, France, and the UN. These talks mark the first direct discussions between the two sides in decades, indicating a potential move towards a covenant or treaty.
Without a National Consensus, Lebanon's Talks with Israel Are Doomed to Fail
Ambassador-level talks between Lebanon and Israel took place in Washington, D.C., hosted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, signaling a willingness to pursue direct negotiations with Israel that could extend to a formal peace deal and full normalization of relations. These direct talks, the first in decades, echo the 1983 negotiations that led to the May 17 Agreement.
FM Dar emerges as top-ranked global diplomatic leader amid Middle East crisis
Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Foreign Minister, has received international recognition for his role in facilitating ceasefire negotiations and promoting regional stability amid the IranโUSโIsrael crisis. He ranked as the most positively viewed world leader globally in sentiment analysis for April 5โ11, 2026, surpassing figures like Xi Jinping and Mohammed bin Salman.