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Hydropower Tops Gas in Bitcoin Mining Energy Use
Bitcoin mining's annualized electricity demand rose 38% to 190 terawatt-hours in December 2025, with hydropower overtaking natural gas as the largest energy source, according to Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance
US Munitions Stockpile Concerns Rise
Vice President JD Vance and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen Dan Caine express concerns over US munitions stockpiles amid Trump-Iran conflict
Wise Pursues US Charter Under GENIUS Act
Wise plans to submit a new application for a US national trust bank charter under the GENIUS Act after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency rejected its initial bid
AC Milan's Crypto Partnerships Under Spotlight
AC Milan's crypto partnerships with Socios.com and Bitpanda contrast with Celtic's digital absence as both clubs prepare for the new season
Central Banks Prepare for $100 Oil Inflation
Central banks face renewed concerns as oil prices approach $100, potentially complicating monetary policy decisions
Tech Giants Back Open AI Models
Google, OpenAI, and xAI publicly support an open letter urging US policymakers not to restrict open-weight AI models, citing benefits to American AI leadership
Exchanges Invest $3 Billion in Prediction Markets
Intercontinental Exchange and others invest heavily in Polymarket and Kalshi, valuing them at $15 billion and $22 billion respectively
Iran Sells $18B in Oil Despite Sanctions
Iran sold $18 billion worth of crude oil during the war and ceasefire period, leveraging shadow fleets and Chinese demand to maintain revenue
Iran Conflict Expands to Red Sea
Iran's conflict has extended to the Red Sea and Caspian Sea despite a halt in US military strikes, potentially impacting maritime trade routes
Iran Vows To Target US Interests
Iran has announced it will continue targeting US interests until 'complete surrender' amid escalating Middle East tensions
Bayern Munich's Olise Commits to Stay
Michael Olise confirms commitment to stay at Bayern Munich, ending transfer saga with Real Madrid
Russia Launches Drone Strikes
Russia has launched kamikaze drone strikes on Ukrainian ships in the Black Sea, targeting vessels and logistics tied to military supply and export routes
Brent Crude Surges Past $100
Saudi Arabia's airstrikes against Houthi-controlled positions in Yemen have sent Brent crude past $100 per barrel, threatening global oil markets
Brent Crude Surpasses $100
Brent crude oil prices exceed $100 a barrel due to Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes
HMRC Collects £3.5 Million in Crypto Taxes
HMRC has collected £3.5 million in crypto taxes through its disclosure facility, with 280 settlements made ahead of mandatory reporting rules in 2026