Activist group Lock the Gate analysis reveals coal companies may receive an extra $6.2bn in taxpayer refunds for diesel if half of proposed mine developments are approved. This comes as the Australian government faces pressure to cap a fuel tax credit scheme benefiting multinational miners.
A Canadian company, K2 Gold, has received approval for gold exploration at Conglomerate Mesa in California, sparking a conflict with Indigenous tribes and environmentalists who view the area as sacred and ecologically vital. The project, approved by the Bureau of Land Management, is seen by some as a new gold rush facilitated by relaxed regulations, while others highlight potential economic benefits for the small town of Lone Pine.
China has approved licenses for 166 foreign companies to pilot value-added telecommunications services, including internet data centers and information services, in select zones. Analysts believe this move offers opportunities for multinationals but will likely have a limited impact on the domestic market due to existing competition and pilot zone restrictions.
Netflix has finalized a deal for a prequel to "The Crown," set to cover the British royal family from 1901 to Princess Elizabeth's wedding. The production, helmed by creator Peter Morgan, has a reported budget of £500 million.
EU ambassadors agree to eliminate EU duties on most US industrial goods under EU-US trade agreement
The US has approved the potential sale of JDAM-ER kits to Ukraine, used for converting bombs into guided munitions Read Full Article at RT.com
Blockchain.com has launched perpetual futures trading in its non-custodial DeFi wallet, enabling users to open leveraged positions using self-custodied Bitcoin as collateral without transferring funds to exchanges. The feature, routed through decentralized derivatives exchange Hyperliquid, provides access to over 190 crypto markets with up to 40x leverage. Trades execute while assets remain in the user's wallet, maintaining control of private keys. The CFTC plans to allow perpetual futures contracts in the coming weeks. Blockchain.com expects to expand into forex, stocks and commodities.
