After a year of stop‑start policy signals, the US cannabis market ended 2025 with a new wave of attention as US President Donald Trump moved to accelerate federal cannabis rescheduling efforts. His December executive order directing the attorney general to complete the process of shifting marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III has energized the […]
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Aided by rising demand for permanent magnets, the rare earths market entered 2025 on firmer footing, with prices and investor sentiment trending higher. That early optimism, however, was quickly overtaken by mounting geopolitical risk as US-China trade tensions returned rare earths to the center of global supply chain concerns. Through the first quarter, uncertainty around […]
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The Trump administration is considering a direct equity stake in a Louisiana-based refinery to establish what officials say would become the only large-scale producer of gallium in the US. The Department of Defense is set to invest US$150 million in preferred equity in Atlantic Alumina, known as ATALCO, as part of a strategic partnership with […]
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Doug Casey of InternationalMan.com and the podcast Doug Casey’s Take shares his thoughts on gold, silver and more heading into the new year. Casey, who is also a best-selling author, sees higher prices for both precious metals ahead. Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article. […]
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CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE,OTC:VLERF)(OTCQX:VLERF) (‘Valeura’ or the ‘Company’) announces: (i) the Company’s Q4 2025 performance was in line with its guidance outlook for 2025 and resulted in a new record cash position; (ii) completion of a successful drilling campaign at Block B5/27 drove strong ongoing […]
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As the US CLARITY Act faces restrictions on DeFi and stablecoin provisions, crypto exchange Coinbase is threatening to withdraw its support. The platform warns amid the latest proposal to curb DeFi activity and ban stablecoin reward programs. The growing debate is centred on whether decentralized finance and stablecoin reward models could disrupt the traditional banking […]
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21Shares has announced its spot Dogecoin ETF launch with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It follows auto-effective approval to list under the ticker ‘TDOG’ on Nasdaq. The 21Shares Dogecoin ETF will join Grayscale’s GDOG and Bitwise’s BWOW this week, driving further upside momentum in DOGE price. 21Shares Files to Launch its Dogecoin ETF […]
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Bitcoin price continues to compress below key resistance as macro risk re-enters the equation. BTC price trades within a tightening range after failing to reclaim higher ground, while external pressure builds around U.S. monetary credibility. The Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell investigation by the Department of Justice creates institutional uncertainty at an opportune time when […]
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The founder of Cardano, Charles Hoskinson, has hinted that Bitcoin and XRP DeFi utility will be applied on its Midnight protocol pretty soon. This statement aligns with his earlier statement that they would put a focus on the interoperability of its platform. Hoskinson Signals Bitcoin and XRP DeFi Expansion During a recent discussion, Charles Hoskinson […]
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India tightens crypto onboarding for new users to combat money laundering and terror financing. Under the new norms, crypto exchanges are required to collect a live selfie, geographic location, and bank account verification with a test transaction, along with other mandatory details. India’s FIU Tightens Onboarding for New Crypto Users India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) […]
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