# Daily Digest — 13 Jun 2026

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[SpaceX’s blockbuster Nasdaq debut](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/12/spacex-ipo-live-updates-on-everything-you-need-to-know/) dominated markets today, with shares closing at \(161 after opening at \)135 — a 19% surge that pushed Elon Musk’s net worth past \(1.1 trillion, making him the world's first trillionaire. The IPO success sparked a broader risk-on sentiment, with precious metals rallying sharply as gold jumped 3% to \)4,238 and silver soared 6.2% to \(68, while oil retreated 3.2% to \)84.88 amid easing geopolitical tensions.

The AI landscape shifted dramatically as the [US government issued export controls](https://www.anthropic.com/news/fable-mythos-access) forcing Anthropic to suspend access to its most advanced Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for all foreign nationals, even those within the United States. [The move has frustrated Anthropic](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/12/anthropics-safety-warnings-may-have-just-backfired-the-government-has-pulled-the-plug-on-its-most-powerful-ai/), whose own safety warnings about AI capabilities may have inadvertently triggered the restrictions, highlighting growing tensions over AI sovereignty and national security.

Geopolitical developments offered mixed signals as [Trump administration officials suggested an Iran peace deal could be signed within days](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/iran-deal-trump-pakistan-sharif.html), though they cautioned it wasn’t “100% certain.” Meanwhile, the [UK jailed four Palestine Action activists on terrorism charges](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/6/13/aje-onl-nf_uk-court-jails-palestine-action-activists-130626?traffic_source=rss) for raiding an Israeli arms factory, underscoring continued tensions over the Palestinian cause.

Crypto markets remained subdued with Bitcoin down slightly to $63,497, though [Standard Chartered analysts declared the crypto winter over](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/12/bitcoin-hit-bottom-at-usd59-000-marking-end-to-the-crypto-winter-says-standard-chartered-analyst), citing the SpaceX IPO and potential Iran deal as catalysts. [Renault’s breakthrough in rare-earth-free electric motors](https://www.renaultgroup.com/en/magazine/energy-and-powertrains/all-about-electric-motors-with-no-rare-earths/) offered a bright spot for sustainable technology, potentially reducing Western dependence on Chinese-controlled mineral supply chains.

References

01. [Statement on US government directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5](https://www.anthropic.com/news/fable-mythos-access)
02. [Open source AI must win](https://opensourceaimustwin.com/?share=v2)
03. [Renault: Electric motors with no rare earths](https://www.renaultgroup.com/en/magazine/energy-and-powertrains/all-about-electric-motors-with-no-rare-earths/)
04. [The Mansions of the Stars 85:15-16](https://reminder.dev/quran/85#15)
05. [Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar) -](https://reminder.dev/hadith/63#1)
06. [At Tawwaab - التَّوَابُ - The Guide to Repentence](https://reminder.dev/names/80)
07. [Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gyx4dnr21o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
08. [Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clypy0ndvjlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
09. [Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gypy3wwl7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
10. [Older runners defy age in Kenya’s central highlands](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/13/older-runners-defy-age-in-kenyas-central-highlands?traffic_source=rss)
11. [UK court jails Palestine Action activists on ‘terrorism’ charges](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/6/13/aje-onl-nf_uk-court-jails-palestine-action-activists-130626?traffic_source=rss)
12. [Canada World Cup opener splits Bosnian fans among two ‘home nations’](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/6/13/canada-world-cup-opener-splits-bosnian-fans-among-two-home-nations?traffic_source=rss)
13. [Bitcoin hit bottom at $59,000 marking end to the crypto winter, says Standard Chartered analyst](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/12/bitcoin-hit-bottom-at-usd59-000-marking-end-to-the-crypto-winter-says-standard-chartered-analyst)
14. [VanEck bets BNB’s real-world usage can stand out in a crowded crypto ETF market](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/12/vaneck-bets-bnb-s-real-world-usage-can-stand-out-in-a-crowded-crypto-etf-market)
15. [Elon Musk’s SpaceX soars 20% in blockbuster Nasdaq debut](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/12/spacex-opens-at-usdtk-in-blockbuster-nasdaq-debut)
16. [SpaceX IPO takeaways: SPCX closes at $161, jumping 19% after record debut](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/spacex-ipo-spcx-live-updates.html)
17. [Trump administration: Iran deal signing likely in coming days, but not ‘100%’ certain](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/iran-deal-trump-pakistan-sharif.html)
18. [Anthropic disables access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 to comply with government directive](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/anthropic-disables-access-to-fable-5-and-mythos-5-to-comply-with-government-directive.html)
19. [Merope Mills awarded CBE in king’s honours list for Martha’s rule campaign](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/12/merope-mills-cbe-kings-birthday-honours-list-marthas-rule)
20. [Ant Middleton backs Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon in Makerfield byelection](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/12/ant-middleton-backs-reform-uks-robert-kenyon-in-makerfield-byelection)
21. [Asylum seekers removed from Essex hotel targeted by far right as Home Office ends contract](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/12/asylum-seekers-essex-hotel-epping-far-right-home-office-ends-contract)
22. [Andrew Yang thinks the next big startup opportunity is lowering the cost of living](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/12/andrew-yang-thinks-the-next-big-startup-opportunity-is-lowering-the-cost-of-living/)
23. [Anthropic’s safety warnings may have just backfired — the government has pulled the plug on its most powerful AI](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/12/anthropics-safety-warnings-may-have-just-backfired-the-government-has-pulled-the-plug-on-its-most-powerful-ai/)
24. [SpaceX IPO: Live updates on everything you need to know](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/12/spacex-ipo-live-updates-on-everything-you-need-to-know/)
25. [Body found outside Iran team’s training ground in Tijuana](/content/video?id=GM2VGMdACkc/index.html)
26. [UK court jails Palestine Action activists on ‘terrorism’ charges](/content/video?id=W44wToXWrVc/index.html)
27. [Canada and Bosnia fight out historic World Cup opener](/content/video?id=viky3w-L070/index.html)
28. [Pope Calls for Humane Treatment of Migrants as EU Tightens Deportation Rules](/content/video?id=_rHnw-idE54/index.html)
29. [Arda Güler Inspires Türkiye as World Cup Return Ends 20-Year Wait](/content/video?id=CExZLNFltG0/index.html)