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Mugglehead Investment Magazine
Alternative investment news based in Vancouver, B.C.

Meta bets on open-weight AI with Muse Spark 1.2 and Glimmer launch

AI and Autonomy

Meta bets on open-weight AI with Muse Spark 1.2 and Glimmer launch

AI weights are the mathematical values that determine how a model processes information and generates responses

8 hours ago
Barrick clears Nevada hurdle with USD$1.95B Newmont deal ahead of IPO Barrick clears Nevada hurdle with USD$1.95B Newmont deal ahead of IPO

Gold

Barrick clears Nevada hurdle with USD$1.95B Newmont deal ahead of IPO

Barrick had long planned to fold the Fourmile discovery into the Nevada operation but had not disclosed a timeline

14 hours ago
Manitoba Lung Association and BioMark Diagnostics partner to tackle radon danger Manitoba Lung Association and BioMark Diagnostics partner to tackle radon danger

Medical and Pharmaceutical

Manitoba Lung Association and BioMark use blood biopsy to tackle radon threat

They are organising a feasibility study assessing the efficacy of BioMark's blood test on those exposed to the gas

1 day ago
VanEck gold mining ETFs soar alongside major producers VanEck gold mining ETFs soar alongside major producers

Gold

VanEck gold mining ETFs soar alongside major producers

Silver and silver ETFs also saw considerable gains last week

1 day ago
Sionna shares plummet after cystic fibrosis clinical trial failure

Medical and Pharmaceutical

Sionna shares plummet after cystic fibrosis clinical trial failure

The 92% plunge has been beneficial for competitor Vertex Pharma

2 hours ago
World Gold Council, Dynacor target stronger standards for artisanal gold mining The two agencies moved first in March with a joint guidance stating that most crypto assets are not themselves securities, which Atkins called a bridge for entrepreneurs and investors while Congress advances market structure legislation. The SEC’s July regulatory agenda moves that regulatory bridge into specific policy areas, including crypto fundraising, custody, and tokenized securities. The commission is developing rules for how crypto assets can be issued, held, and traded onchain under federal securities laws. Where Does SEC Authority Stop? Agency action can clarify how securities laws apply to crypto assets, establish exemptions, address custody, and create rules for securities-related onchain activity without waiting for Congress. Atkins has also described congressional legislation as the stronger way to future-proof U.S. crypto regulation, distinguishing interim agency rules from a statutory market structure framework. The CLARITY Act would establish a broader division of responsibilities between the SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission, including federal oversight involving digital commodities, registration, trading, customer assets, and market infrastructure. Those jurisdictional boundaries require congressional action rather than SEC rulemaking operating solely within the commission’s existing authority. The Bitwise CIO wrote: “Crypto will be fine. Even if CLARITY doesn’t pass, the crypto industry will find a way forward.” Hougan argued that crypto development can proceed despite legislative delays, while regulatory certainty remains unresolved. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) is pressing for comprehensive federal market structure legislation that would establish clearer statutory rules for businesses, investors, and regulators. The next congressional test arrives Sept. 15, when senators decide whether to take up H.R. 3633, which cleared the House 294-134 and advanced from the Senate Banking Committee 15-9. The Senate action will determine whether the bill advances toward a statutory framework, while the SEC continues developing crypto rules under its existing authority. World Gold Council, Dynacor target stronger standards for artisanal gold mining The two agencies moved first in March with a joint guidance stating that most crypto assets are not themselves securities, which Atkins called a bridge for entrepreneurs and investors while Congress advances market structure legislation. The SEC’s July regulatory agenda moves that regulatory bridge into specific policy areas, including crypto fundraising, custody, and tokenized securities. The commission is developing rules for how crypto assets can be issued, held, and traded onchain under federal securities laws. Where Does SEC Authority Stop? Agency action can clarify how securities laws apply to crypto assets, establish exemptions, address custody, and create rules for securities-related onchain activity without waiting for Congress. Atkins has also described congressional legislation as the stronger way to future-proof U.S. crypto regulation, distinguishing interim agency rules from a statutory market structure framework. The CLARITY Act would establish a broader division of responsibilities between the SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission, including federal oversight involving digital commodities, registration, trading, customer assets, and market infrastructure. Those jurisdictional boundaries require congressional action rather than SEC rulemaking operating solely within the commission’s existing authority. The Bitwise CIO wrote: “Crypto will be fine. Even if CLARITY doesn’t pass, the crypto industry will find a way forward.” Hougan argued that crypto development can proceed despite legislative delays, while regulatory certainty remains unresolved. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) is pressing for comprehensive federal market structure legislation that would establish clearer statutory rules for businesses, investors, and regulators. The next congressional test arrives Sept. 15, when senators decide whether to take up H.R. 3633, which cleared the House 294-134 and advanced from the Senate Banking Committee 15-9. The Senate action will determine whether the bill advances toward a statutory framework, while the SEC continues developing crypto rules under its existing authority.

Gold

World Gold Council, Dynacor target stronger standards for artisanal gold mining

The initiative also seeks to improve gold recovery while reducing mercury use during processing

11 hours ago
Pure-play AI chip specialist Cambricon reports 120% revenue surge Pure-play AI chip specialist Cambricon reports 120% revenue surge

AI and Autonomy

Chinese AI chip companies report immense sales growth in H1

The revenue spikes are being largely driven by mandates for increased local spending

19 hours ago
Bitcoin mining difficulty falls below year-ago level for only second time in history Bitcoin mining difficulty falls below year-ago level for only second time in history

Bitcoin

Bitcoin mining difficulty falls below year-ago level for only second time in history

This decline stems largely from weaker business conditions instead of government intervention

3 days ago
Liberty Gold submits key Black Pine permitting report to Idaho regulators Liberty Gold submits key Black Pine permitting report to Idaho regulators

Gold

Liberty Gold submits key Black Pine permitting report to Idaho regulators

Federal agencies are overseeing the environmental review under the FAST-41 program

3 days ago
Expert warns SMR expansion could increase Canada's reliance on U.S. nuclear fuel Expert warns SMR expansion could increase Canada's reliance on U.S. nuclear fuel

Uranium

Expert warns SMR expansion could increase Canada’s reliance on U.S. nuclear fuel

Canada currently mines, refines and converts uranium but does not enrich it domestically

4 days ago
Government testing finds Anthropic AI tried to deceive humans with fake identities

AI and Autonomy

Government testing finds Anthropic AI tried to deceive humans with fake identities

Instead of following the intended testing process, the AI created several fake identities

4 days ago
Lung cancer screening awareness remains low despite advances in early detection Lung cancer screening awareness remains low despite advances in early detection

Medical and Pharmaceutical

Lung cancer screening awareness remains low despite advances in early detection

The 2026 Lung Health Barometer found only 33 per cent of adults knew low-dose CT screening is available for high-risk people

5 days ago
Artemis Gold begins major construction on Blackwater EP2 expansion Artemis Gold begins major construction on Blackwater EP2 expansion

Gold

Artemis Gold begins major construction on Blackwater EP2 expansion

The company also secured supply assurances from BC Hydro that will provide enough renewable hydroelectric power for the expanded operation

5 days ago
Revival Gold reports one of strongest drill intercepts yet at Idaho project Revival Gold reports one of strongest drill intercepts yet at Idaho project

Copper

Revival Gold reports one of strongest drill intercepts yet at Idaho project

Revival Gold completed a 5,500-metre drilling program at Beartrack-Arnett this year

7 days ago