Today's essential intelligence covering international developments and European affairs. Asian AI Magnet
Goldman Sachs flags a “multi-year super-cycle” as Asian equities tied to artificial-intelligence added $480 bn in market cap in 2024, up 32 % year-to-date (Bloomberg/Refinitiv). US “Crypto Week” Sputters – Brussels Quietly Wins
Thirteen GOP rebels sank a House procedural vote, freezing three overhaul bills Trump touted as making the US “crypto capital” (Le Monde/FT).