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🎭 Art or Appetite? Justin Sun Eats $6.2M Banana

When art meets audacity.

Cryptocurrency mogul Justin Sun made headlines with his jaw-dropping $6.2 million purchase of Maurizio Cattelan's infamous artwork Comedian—a banana duct-taped to a wall. But the real twist? Sun didn’t just buy the banana; he ate it.

The Sotheby’s auction purchase and subsequent edible escapade have reignited debates about the boundaries of modern art and its interplay with wealth and digital culture. Sun's actions have sparked online discourse ranging from philosophical musings to memes, leaving the world wondering: Is this a statement on art’s impermanence, or simply a $6.2 million snack? 🍌

💾 Chips Ahoy! Stocks Surge on U.S.-China Trade Hopes

Semiconductor sector rallies amid policy pivot.

Chip supplier stocks are lighting up the market after reports suggest the U.S. may ease its stance on export restrictions targeting China. Key highlights:

• NVIDIA gained 1.15%, and Intel rose by 0.55% in premarket trading.

• ASML, a major supplier of lithography equipment, could see reduced impact from potential rule changes, signaling relief for the broader chip supply chain.

• The measures are rumored to focus more on Chinese semiconductor equipment manufacturers rather than chip producers, a strategic shift analysts see as favorable for Western suppliers.

This policy softening is viewed as a strategic balancing act, aiming to curb China’s technological advancements while minimizing collateral damage to global chip markets.

📱 Spanish Media Giants Take Meta to Court

Old media vs. new tech—again.

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, faces a €551 million ($582 million) lawsuit from 87 Spanish media companies. The allegations? Meta gained an unfair competitive edge in advertising by exploiting user data from 2018 to 2023 in violation of EU regulations.

Big names like El País publisher Prisa and ABC publisher Vocento are leading the charge. Hearings are set for October 2025, with the outcome likely to ripple across global debates on tech's relationship with traditional media.

Meta, which hasn’t yet responded to the claims, is no stranger to such challenges. Similar battles in Canada and Australia saw the company block news content, signaling potential turbulence ahead for Spain’s media landscape.

🌏 Reddit Goes Global with AI and Google Synergy

The “front page of the internet” gets a global refresh.

Reddit is ramping up its expansion efforts, with eyes set on markets like India and Brazil. Here’s the plan:

• Using AI-powered translation, Reddit aims to make its vast subreddit ecosystem accessible to non-English speakers.

• A partnership with Google will not only supply data for AI training but also enhance Reddit's internal search capabilities.

• With half of Reddit's users already outside the U.S., the company sees untapped potential in aligning its growth strategy with global demographics.

After reporting its first-ever quarterly profit this year, Reddit is under pressure to keep up the momentum as it navigates the tricky path toward sustained profitability.

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🔔 In Other News…

💰 SOS Invests Big in Bitcoin: Chinese tech firm SOS is investing $50M in Bitcoin, following in the footsteps of MicroStrategy. The move reflects growing corporate interest in BTC as a strategic reserve asset amid market volatility.

🐕 Memecoin Millionaire’s Legal Woes: A trader turned $160 into $5.6M trading Solana’s CHILLGUY tokens, but now faces legal disputes from the artist, who alleges unauthorized use of their work. It’s a stark reminder of the complexities of intellectual property in the crypto space.

🥖 Grupo Bimbo’s $1.4B Lawsuit: Grupo Bimbo has accused Maple Leaf Foods of fraud over the Canada Bread acquisition. The Mexican baking giant claims misleading practices caused financial losses tied to the $1.65 billion deal.

📉 Manufacturing Drags India’s Growth: India's Q2 economic growth slowed to near two-year lows, primarily due to a slump in manufacturing. Policymakers are now focusing on reviving industrial output to bolster the economy.

📊 Fed’s Favorite Inflation Gauge Climbs: Core PCE inflation, excluding food and energy, rose to 2.8% year-over-year in October. Services drove the uptick, adding pressure on the Fed’s inflation control strategy.

🚪 Subway’s CEO Exit: Subway CEO John Chidsey steps down after leading the chain’s $9B sale to Roark Capital. Carrie Walsh, EMEA president, takes over as interim chief, marking a leadership transition for the sandwich giant.

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