FT News Briefing Trump shifts power from shareholders to bosses
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Sep 17, 2025 The UK and US are on the verge of enhancing their collaboration on digital assets like cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, a UN report accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, highlighting a humanitarian crisis. Former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi warns that EU economic competitiveness is waning due to bureaucratic inaction. On the corporate front, Trump's administration is reshaping power dynamics, shifting authority from shareholders to CEOs, raising concerns about transparency and governance in American companies.
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US‑UK Crypto Regulatory Push
- The US and UK plan closer cooperation on crypto regulation to align rules and oversight.
- The move reflects US enthusiasm for digital assets and UK pressure to include crypto in bilateral deals.
Ground Invasion Deepens Gaza Crisis
- Israel launched a ground invasion into Gaza City, deploying about two divisions and prompting mass displacement.
- The offensive worsened an already dire humanitarian crisis with hundreds of thousands fleeing the city.
UN Report Escalates Global Scrutiny
- A UN commission concluded Israel's actions in Gaza meet most legal criteria for genocide, escalating international scrutiny.
- Israel denies the findings but the report adds pressure and criticism of its conduct in the war.