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US sanctions Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, for allegedly helping evade Western sanctions

On June 2, the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against Nobitex, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Three sources consistently confirm the sanction and its core allegation: Nobitex is accused of helping the Iranian government and blacklisted state entities evade Western sanctions. One source adds that the move is connected to a Reuters investigation published on May 1 describing Nobitex as a key node in Iran’s parallel financial system. Claims about naming founders/executives or French regulators/EU licensing are not mentioned in the provided sources and cannot be confirmed.

Jun 5, 2026
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Capital FlowMacro Insights

U.S. private credit pressure intensifies: unrealized losses at BDCs widen, PIK income stays elevated

Reuters’ analysis of 51 BDCs showed that unrealized losses in the U.S. private credit/BDC sector rose to 2.35% of net asset value in the first quarter of 2026, marking the steepest quarterly decline since the second quarter of 2022. At the same time, payment-in-kind (PIK) income remained at elevated levels, reflecting rising liquidity and refinancing pressure among borrowers. Another Reuters report said U.S. direct lending issuance and inflows slowed sharply, with incremental private credit financing falling to $44.76 billion, down markedly from the first quarter.

Jun 5, 2026
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Capital FlowSector Deep-dive

Oman opens technical bids for 1GW/4-hour energy storage consultancy tender: 13 international firms submit technical proposals

Oman’s Public Services Regulatory Authority (APSR) has launched a consultancy tender for a planned 1,000MW, four-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) project and has completed the opening of technical bids, receiving submissions from 13 international companies. The three sources are aligned on the core facts — project scale, four-hour duration, technical bid opening, and 13 participating bidders — with differences only in certain wording and timing details.

Jun 4, 2026
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Capital FlowCorporate Strategy

Jury finds Andrew Left guilty of securities fraud, activist short-selling industry may face pressure

U.S. activist short-seller Andrew Left has been found guilty of securities fraud by a jury. Three sources confirm the case is tied to allegations that he used social media and media appearances to influence the market while concealing his true trading intent. Reuters said the case caps a years-long probe into activist short-selling and could reshape industry practices, while CNBC described it as a blow to short-sellers who have long sought to move markets through public accusations.

Jun 4, 2026
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Capital FlowMacro Insights

U.S. April PCE inflation rises to 3.8%: three-source cross-check confirms the Fed’s preferred gauge hit its highest level since May 2023

All three sources consistently confirm that the U.S. Commerce Department released April 2026 PCE inflation data on May 28 showing a 3.8% year-over-year increase, the highest since May 2023; core PCE came in at 3.3%. The main differences are that some sources reported only the data itself, while another mentioned an inflation backdrop tied to the Iran war; however, the specific transmission mechanism and policy impact details cannot be fully confirmed from the provided sources.

Jun 4, 2026
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Paramount Skydance advances WBD acquisition as regulatory review and $15 billion financing move ahead

Three sources point to the same cross-border deal: Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is moving through regulatory review, while related leveraged loan/term loan B financing at the $15 billion level has been completed. The sources differ on the deal value, the status of regulatory approval, and certain meeting details, and some points appear in only one source and cannot be independently confirmed.

Jun 3, 2026
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