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Today’s edition is packed with some big power plays—from Elon Musk making telecom giants work together (yes, you read that right) to Trump reportedly eyeing a stake in Binance. Oh, and India’s cotton crisis might just make your fast fashion splurge a little more expensive. Let’s get into it.👇

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🚀 Musk’s Starlink Cracks India’s Telecom Code

Elon Musk just pulled off a classic Muskian maneuver—getting two fierce telecom rivals, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, to cut him a deal. The goal? Bringing Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet to India’s massive untapped market.

But before we call it a win, there’s a little thing called government approvals standing in the way. While Musk gets his foot in the door, it’s worth noting that Airtel already has a stake in Starlink’s European rival, Eutelsat OneWeb, and Reliance Jio isn’t new to the satellite game either.

📈 Market reaction? Airtel’s stock had a quick 3% rally before cooling off, while Jio saw a modest 0.75% uptick. Investors seem cautiously optimistic—but hey, if there’s one thing Musk loves, it’s playing the long game.

💸 Trump + Binance = Crypto Chaos?

According to The Wall Street Journal, Donald Trump’s camp reportedly discussed buying a stake in Binance’s U.S. arm last year. The kicker? Binance’s ex-CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), might be eyeing a presidential pardon for his money laundering conviction as part of the deal.

CZ fired back on X, claiming the WSJ “got the facts wrong” but casually added that “no felon would mind a pardon.” 🤔

🔎 Meanwhile, Trump has been cozying up to crypto:

• His administration has already dropped multiple SEC lawsuits against major crypto firms.

• He’s launched two memecoins benefiting his own brand (because of course he did).

• His sons are reportedly deep into World Liberty Financial, a Trump-affiliated crypto project.

With Trump pushing to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet,” some say it’s bullish for Bitcoin—others think it’s just another layer of volatility. What’s clear? The crypto market’s already riding the news waves, and Trump’s involvement isn’t exactly calming things down.

🧵 India’s Cotton Crisis: Price Surge Incoming

Fast fashion lovers, brace yourselves. India’s cotton imports are set to double—which could send global prices soaring.

Here’s the deal:

• India, usually a top cotton producer, is facing a 10% drop in production due to reduced acreage and bad weather.

• Domestic demand is climbing, and India’s textile industry is scrambling to fill a growing gap.

• To keep up, India is set to import 3 million bales this year (up from 1.52 million last year).

Why does this matter? Major fast fashion brands like H&M, Zara, and Old Navy rely on India’s textile factories. With costs rising and China facing U.S. trade restrictions, global supply chains are shifting.

📊 India’s government is betting big on textiles, increasing funding by 19% to keep exports strong. But for now, the industry is playing catch-up, and prices may not stay pretty.

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📰 Other News You Should Know

📉 Intel names a new CEO – Struggling chip giant Intel has tapped Lip-Bu Tan, a seasoned semiconductor veteran, to lead its turnaround and reclaim market dominance.

🍷 Trump threatens a 200% tariff on European wine – In retaliation for EU tariffs on American whiskey, Trump’s potential tariff on European spirits could send wine prices through the roof.

🚗 Tesla dealerships face protests – Frustration over Musk’s political involvement has led to vandalism and boycotts, with some owners ditching their Teslas entirely.

🛒 Dollar General sounds the alarm – The discount retailer warns that low-income shoppers are cutting back on essentials, signaling deeper economic strain.

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