Crypto/Blockchain Ethereum faces scaling, security and AI crossroads in early 2026 Co-founder Vitalik Buterin argued that current scaling approaches do not fully deliver on Ethereum’s original design goals Joseph MortonMarch 24, 2026
Gold Coeur Mining absorbs New Gold, lifts 2026 production guidance and capital returns In November 2025, Coeur acquired all outstanding New Gold shares Joseph MortonMarch 23, 2026
Mining Vatican campaign targets mining investments over environmental concerns The Vatican argues that better awareness can help communities respond to environmental risks more effectively. Joseph MortonMarch 23, 2026
Crypto/Blockchain PayPal rolls out PYUSD stablecoin across 70 markets beyond U.S. The sector is led by Tether’s USDT with a market capitalization of about USD$143 billion Joseph MortonMarch 20, 2026
Copper Argentina’s San Juan targets USD$20B in annual copper exports by 2035 The province aims to produce 1.2 million tonnes of copper annually by 2035 Joseph MortonMarch 20, 2026
AI and Autonomy US presses scrutiny of Chinese humanoid robots as competition intensifies They argued American firms are reacting to China’s rapid gains in robotics and manufacturing scale Joseph MortonMarch 20, 2026
AI and Autonomy China builds robot training centres to push humanoids into real-world jobs Training humanoid robots requires far more complex inputs than typical AI systems Joseph MortonMarch 19, 2026
Gold NevGold reports high-grade antimony-gold hits as Limo Butte resource estimate nears The company attributed the strength of the intercept to both antimony and gold mineralization Joseph MortonMarch 19, 2026
AI and Autonomy OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.4 as all-in-one model for professional workflows The company said GPT-5.4 produces fewer false claims than GPT-5.2 Joseph MortonMarch 19, 2026
Bitcoin Bitcoin banking future hinges on upcoming Federal Reserve capital vote That gap matters because capital rules dictate what banks can do economically, not just legally Joseph MortonMarch 18, 2026