According to a recent study by the US National Academy of Sciences, the general population is misinformed about the daily activities that have the biggest impact on the climate. In an era where consumer behavior and climate impacts are becoming more intertwined, the findings have ramifications not only for policymakers but also for insurers who … Read more
In an all-stock, US$3.1 billion deal, Crescent Energy (NYSE:CRGY) has agreed to buy rival Vital Energy (TSXV:VUX, NYSE:VTLE), propelling the company into the top ten independent US oil and gas producers. With almost ten years of superior drilling inventory, the merged company will operate in numerous significant US oil basins, such as the Eagle Ford, … Read more
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO) has received the first composite concentrate from Critica’s flagship Jupiter project for independent leach testing (ASX:CRI,OTC Pink:VTMLF). While specialized consultancy Minutech will carry out hydrometallurgical studies to measure processing approaches, ANSTO will process the concentrate to make mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC). Jupiter, which is situated near … Read more
Leading uranium miners Kazatomprom and Cameco also announced reductions to their output forecasts in other resource-related areas.This week, the price of gold increased, once again surpassing US$3,400 an ounce. The US dollar’s decline and the Federal Reserve’s unrest have both contributed to its increase. For months, President Donald Trump has been putting pressure on Fed … Read more
Due to missed keys, the largest personal Ethereum wallet is essentially lost, and the network itself controls over half of all Ethereum through staking contracts. As of 2025, ownership of Ethereum (ETH) is centralized within the network’s own mechanics rather than in the hands of a small number of early users, according to Crypto.news, which … Read more
By confirming that it currently has 20,000 BTC in its corporate treasury, Metaplanet has achieved a new milestone in its Bitcoin accumulation strategy. According to CoinGape, the most recent acquisition brought the overall investment close to $2 billion by adding 1,009 Bitcoin at an average price of almost $102,700 each. This comes after the company … Read more
With recent volatility exerting pressure, Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading at about $107,400, down somewhat. The largest drop among the main cryptocurrencies today was seen by Ethereum (ETH), which fell more than 7% and is currently trading close to $4,380. This decline coincides with a more widespread correction in altcoin and cryptocurrency markets as profit-taking … Read more
As of May 1, 2025, Upwork has officially rolled out a brand-new service fee structure—and yes, it’s a big change. Gone is the flat 10% fee. In its place? A dynamic fee system that ranges up to 15% on new contracts, depending on a variety of disappointingly vague factors. So what does that mean for … Read more