Let me get this straight:
Iran adopts dollar-backed stablecoins →
oil flows →
collateral flows →
demand for U.S. Treasuries rises →
dollar system gets stronger.
And people will call this “de-dollarization.”
It’s not.
It’s dollarization… with extra steps.
BREAKING: The Philippines has declared a state of national energy emergency due to a severe shortage of oil amid the Iran War.
Details include:
1. The Philippines imports 98% of its oil from the Gulf, with gas prices up over +100% since February 28th
2. The government is also handing out 5,000 pesos ($83) to motorcycle taxi drivers and transport workers
3. The Philippines has become the first country in the world to declare a state of national energy emergency due to the war
Asia is facing a major energy crisis right now.
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🇺🇸PENTAGON DEMANDS FULL CONTROL OF AI IN FINAL OFFER TO ANTHROPIC
The Pentagon has issued a “best and final” offer to Anthropic, seeking unrestricted military use of its AI ahead of a Friday deadline.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned the company could lose Pentagon contracts—or be labeled a supply chain risk—if it refuses. Officials are also considering invoking the Defense Production Act to compel compliance.
Anthropic, which holds a $200 million defense contract, has pushed for limits—such as banning mass surveillance and requiring human oversight in targeting decisions—citing risks with its AI model, Claude.