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Bitdeer Continues Weekly Bitcoin Sales, Reports Zero Corporate Holdings
Crypto & Fintech

Bitdeer Continues Weekly Bitcoin Sales, Reports Zero Corporate Holdings

Bitdeer sold over 220 BTC this week and holds no Bitcoin on its corporate balance sheet, maintaining a strategy of immediate liquidation of mined assets.

Uyghur Groups Demand Accountability from China as Urumqi Massacre Anniversary Approaches
Defense & Security

Uyghur Groups Demand Accountability from China as Urumqi Massacre Anniversary Approaches

Ahead of the 17th anniversary of the 2009 Urumqi Massacre, Uyghur organizations urge the world to pressure China for transparency about victims’ fates and human rights abuses.

European NATO Members Compensate Largely for U.S. Military Pullback, Commander Confirms
Defense & Security

European NATO Members Compensate Largely for U.S. Military Pullback, Commander Confirms

NATO’s top military official confirmed that European allies have replaced most U.S. military assets withdrawn amid shifts in American strategic priorities.

Pre-Construction Talks Between Zuckerberg and Mansour Could Reshape Event Contract Markets
Big Tech

Pre-Construction Talks Between Zuckerberg and Mansour Could Reshape Event Contract Markets

Early discussions between Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and sports stakeholder Mansour before building a new arena signal important changes in data rights and event contract trading under CFTC oversight.

Robinhood Launches 7% Yield on USDG Stablecoin Amid Growing Stablecoin Competition
Crypto & Fintech

Robinhood Launches 7% Yield on USDG Stablecoin Amid Growing Stablecoin Competition

Robinhood expands its crypto offerings by introducing a 7% APY yield on the USDG stablecoin, aiming to attract users amid a fierce battle over stablecoin trust, liquidity, and returns.

BYD’s Sodium-Ion Battery Could Revolutionize Renewable Energy Storage
Energy & Climate

BYD’s Sodium-Ion Battery Could Revolutionize Renewable Energy Storage

BYD aims to make sodium-ion batteries affordable and long-lasting by 2027, potentially transforming how solar and wind energy are stored and used around the clock.

Russia Announces Full Control of Konstantinovka Amid Expanded Operations in Eastern Ukraine
Defense & Security

Russia Announces Full Control of Konstantinovka Amid Expanded Operations in Eastern Ukraine

Russian forces declared complete capture of Konstantinovka in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, highlighting strategic gains and intensified efforts across eastern territories.

CME Group Reports Sharp Rise in Crypto Derivatives Trading with $10.7 Billion Volume in June
Crypto & Fintech

CME Group Reports Sharp Rise in Crypto Derivatives Trading with $10.7 Billion Volume in June

CME Group’s crypto derivatives trading surged in June, reaching $10.7 billion in notional value and marking significant growth in the second quarter despite market downturns.

Real-World Test Reveals Xpeng G6’s Efficiency and Charging on 621-Mile Highway Drive
Energy & Climate

Real-World Test Reveals Xpeng G6’s Efficiency and Charging on 621-Mile Highway Drive

A long-distance highway test of the Xpeng G6 electric SUV measures its energy use, charging speed, and travel time over 621 miles, offering key insights into EV road-trip performance.

Russia Recruits University Students for Drone Units Amid Rising Casualties in Ukraine
Defense & Security

Russia Recruits University Students for Drone Units Amid Rising Casualties in Ukraine

Facing heavy losses in Ukraine, Russia has launched a recruitment drive targeting university and college students for drone operator roles, exposing young recruits to frontline combat risks.