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Year To Date Performances:

1. In a landmark development, Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao have reached a significant plea agreement with U.S. officials, admitting to breaches of anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. This deal allows the cryptocurrency exchange to maintain its operational status. Despite the potential for a 10-year prison sentence, Zhao's plea bargain indicates he may face a significantly reduced term, possibly around 18 months. This agreement marks a crucial turning point, especially given the stiff penalties typically imposed on high-profile figures in the crypto industry. Under the terms of the deal, Binance will pay a hefty $4.3 billion fine, one of the largest ever in U.S. corporate history. Additionally, Zhao is obliged to pay a personal fine of $50 million and will relinquish his position as the CEO of Binance.

2. In a dramatic turn of events, OpenAI has reinstated Sam Altman as its CEO, following intense pressure from employees and stakeholders. Announced on X , this move overturns a decision made by the board just a week prior. Alongside this change, OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, is welcoming new board members: former Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor as the chair and ex-Treasury Secretary Larry Summers. They join Adam D’Angelo, co-founder and CEO of Quora, who retains his board position. This significant shift comes after a considerable number of OpenAI employees, including co-founder and board member Ilya Sutskever, threatened to leave for Microsoft in solidarity with Altman if the board did not reverse its decision. The overwhelming support from the team underscores Altman's influential leadership and the high stakes involved in the future direction of OpenAI.

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   1. Demand for mortgages in the US has hit a 6-week high.

   2. The cost of renewable energy (specifically wind and storage) continues to increase.

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