Crypto/Blockchain Circle mints USD$1B USDC in 24 hours as institutional crypto demand surges OnchainLens data indicates Circle minted about USD$3.25 billion on Solana alone over the past seven days Joseph MortonApril 8, 2026
AI and Autonomy Renewable developers pivot as artificial intelligence data centres reshape power markets Developers are exploring behind-the-meter gas projects and powered land offerings Joseph MortonApril 8, 2026
Cannabis Cannabis-related police investigations hit record high in Japan last year Authorities investigated almost 7,000 cases throughout 2025 Rowan DunneApril 8, 2026
Medical and Pharmaceutical Lifeward scoops US$20M after completing Oratech Pharma takeover The capital injection follows financial difficulties Rowan DunneApril 8, 2026
Crypto/Blockchain New SEC-CFTC guidance classifies Bitcoin, Ethereum as digital commodities The framework groups assets into digital commodities, digital collectibles, digital tools, stablecoins and digital securities Joseph MortonApril 7, 2026
Copper McEwen Mining seeks USD$4B to advance Argentina’s Los Azules copper project The company is targeting first production by 2030 as it advances engineering, permitting and financing efforts Joseph MortonApril 7, 2026
Gold Liberty Gold advances Black Pine into U.S. environmental review phase Liberty stated that the notice begins a structured review under the National Environmental Policy Act Joseph MortonApril 7, 2026
Technology Chinese chip firms see record revenue, claim almost half of local market They still can't compete with Taiwan Rowan DunneApril 7, 2026
Rare Earths Mitsubishi Materials teams up with ReElement for rare earths refining in Japan The American Resources subsidiary will be receiving an undisclosed investment from Mitsubishi Rowan DunneApril 6, 2026
Crypto/Blockchain Solana tests quantum-resistant crypto as early trials show major speed tradeoffs The network has worked with Project Eleven to build a test environment using quantum-resistant signatures Joseph MortonApril 6, 2026