The last hour was defined by significant geopolitical and financial shifts. In a notable joint effort, the U.S. Treasury intervened to support the yen, marking the first move of its kind in over a decade. Simultaneously, President Xi Jinping directed the PLA to accelerate the integration of AI and unmanned systems into China’s military, while 22 EU leaders called for an emergency summit to address a migration crisis in Ceuta and Melilla. In the crypto sector, the SEC is reviewing the approval of Nasdaq bitcoin options following a challenge from the CME, as markets contend with fluctuating mining revenues and recent security incidents. Elsewhere, U.S.-backed democracy negotiations in Venezuela are continuing without opposition participation, and the House Ethics Committee remains silent on inquiries regarding Representative Max Miller.