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Bitcoin and Ether bears are reportedly being decimated amid a 'squeeze-led' rally within the crypto market. Separately, Musk’s platform X announced plans to compensate creators using stablecoins.

Ukraine is seeking Musk’s help to strike Russian missile launchers. These operations involve Starlink-equipped drones that have the capability to hit targets up to 200km inside Russia.

A Government Accountability Office report concluded that the Department of Government Efficiency failed to substantiate most of the billions in savings it claimed. This lack of evidence was attributed to unverified methods and pre-existing contract terminations used by the department.

Amazon is developing a satellite constellation to compete with Starlink, aiming to provide global mobile services. The company has filed plans to launch over 5,000 satellites for this purpose.

SpaceX is generating significant revenue by renting unused GPU capacity from its Colossus data centers to Anthropic and Google, with contracts potentially earning $26 billion annually. This AI compute business helps justify SpaceX’s $1.8 trillion valuation and diversifies its income beyond rockets and satellites, despite its AI segment reporting a $6.4 billion operating loss last year.

Russia's official reaction to Mykhailo Fedorov’s dismissal was indifference, while its pro-war ecosystem expressed relief and celebrated his removal, acknowledging him as an effective enemy. The response highlights divergent perspectives within Russia on Fedorov’s role.

Zelensky warned in 2025 of an uncontrollable AI arms race. Anthropic's June 2026 report identified self-improving models as security risks, prompting Pentagon actions and a Five Eyes warning. Trump advocates government equity stakes in AI firms, while Musk links China's electricity capacity to the AI race, with experts divided between existential concerns and cautious optimism.

The article discusses how the individual's success is attributed to America's political climate and financial markets, rather than a rags-to-riches narrative. It highlights the influence of these factors in their rise to power and wealth.

Saylor thanked Musk for influencing 25% of 'Mag8' firms to hold bitcoin. The 'Mag8' group's adoption of bitcoin is attributed to Musk's impact.

Musk has become the first trillionaire. SpaceX has debuted on Nasdaq.

SpaceX’s $1.8 trillion IPO could challenge pension funds due to concerns over its valuation and governance structure under Musk. The high valuation has raised doubts about its desirability for certain investors.

SpaceX's IPO ambitions depend on the success of its Starship rocket in achieving routine flights to Mars. The company must demonstrate consistent flight capability before fulfilling its major promises.

SpaceX is seeking a $1.78tn IPO, asking investors to value future advancements in AI, Starlink, and space-based computing before their actual launch. The company aims to price in these innovations long before they become operational.

SpaceX's upcoming IPO requires investors to consider Elon Musk's interconnected AI ventures. The article highlights the financial risks tied to Musk's expanding artificial intelligence empire alongside his space company.

SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion in its IPO, which would be the largest ever, by offering 555.6 million shares at $135 per share, valuing the company at about $1.75 trillion. The company's primary revenue source is Starlink, but it is betting heavily on artificial intelligence and orbital data centers, citing a $26.5 trillion total addressable market for AI.

NYC’s Mamdani is compared to Trump and Musk for mimicking their actions with the COGE plan. The article highlights a political strategy resembling those of Trump and Musk.

China's space sector has growing doubts about the success of SpaceX's Starship rocket. A former TSMC chip prodigy is returning to the industry.

Anthropic and OpenAI are involved in a dispute related to the midterm elections. The Regulator newsletter will be on hiatus for two weeks. The newsletter covers the intersection of technology and politics in Washington.

US executives from various industries have been invited to join President Donald Trump on his trip to China. The trip includes executives from Big Tech, agriculture, aerospace, and defense. Prominent figures such as Musk and Cook are expected to attend.