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Joseph Morton

Joseph is a Vancouver-based author and journalist with both a communications degree and journalism diploma (and a few novels) under his belt. His joie de vivre is to spin difficult technical topics into more human-centric narratives.

NioCorp expands Elk Creek into eight-mineral project with 40-year mine life

NioCorp expands Elk Creek into eight-mineral project with 40-year mine life

Rare Earths

NioCorp expands Elk Creek into eight-mineral project with 40-year mine life

The updated study builds on more than a decade of engineering, metallurgical testing and mine planning

Joseph Morton8 hours ago

U.S. Senate sets Sept. 15 vote to begin CLARITY Act debate

U.S. Senate sets Sept. 15 vote to begin CLARITY Act debate

Crypto/Blockchain

U.S. Senate sets Sept. 15 vote to begin CLARITY Act debate

He argued that lawmakers should move quickly to strengthen consumer protections

Joseph Morton11 hours ago

FDA panel to review GRAIL's Galleri multi-cancer blood test in September

FDA panel to review GRAIL's Galleri multi-cancer blood test in September

Medical and Pharmaceutical

FDA panel to review GRAIL’s Galleri multi-cancer blood test in September

The application contains results from more than 70,000 participants enrolled in the intervention arm of the NHS-Galleri trial

Joseph Morton14 hours ago

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

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

Joseph Morton1 day 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

Joseph Morton1 day 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

Joseph Morton2 days 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

Joseph Morton4 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

Joseph Morton4 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

Joseph Morton5 days ago

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

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

Joseph Morton5 days ago

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