Highlights:

• Ukraine Digitizes Government During War — Ukraine is advancing its digital transformation with "Diia," a super app used by over 23 million citizens for documents, taxes, and services, while now targeting an "AI-native" state model amid ongoing conflict. Bloomberg Markets

• Mixed Messaging on US Mideast Strategy — Former Trump and Biden officials debate US objectives as the Iran conflict enters its second week. Bloomberg Markets

• Mullin to Replace Noem as DHS Secretary — Leadership transition underway at the Department of Homeland Security. Bloomberg Markets

• Crypto Markets Track War Risk as Iran Conflict Endures — Crypto derivatives on oil, gold, and silver show notable moves as traders price Middle East escalation into the second week. Bloomberg Crypto

• Pentagon Turns to Ex-Uber Executive in Anthropic Feud Over AI — See source link. Bloomberg Technology

• Airbus Teams Up with Rheinmetall, OHB For Military Satellites — Airbus Defence and Space is considering a joint bid to build a Starlink-like internet service for Germany's Bundeswehr armed forces. Bloomberg Technology

• Antony Blinken on War With Iran — Former Secretary of State warns of unclear imminent threats and serious risks of unintended regional escalation in the Iran conflict. Bloomberg Markets

• Second Bulk Carrier Claiming to Be Chinese Passes Through Hormuz — Another vessel signaled Chinese ownership while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed for a week due to multiple attacks. Bloomberg Markets

• Stablecoin Firms Bet Big on AI Agent Payments That Barely Exist — Circle and Stripe are building payments infrastructure for autonomous AI agents that would transact in stablecoins at scale. Bloomberg Markets

• Kuwait Cuts Oil and Refining Output as Hormuz Stays Blocked — OPEC's fifth-biggest producer reduced output following Strait of Hormuz shipping slowdowns, joining other major energy producers in cutting production. Bloomberg Markets