Thursday, January 15, 2026

War And Crypto: Bitcoin Rallies As Global Economy Freezes Out Russia

Apparently, even in times of war, everything is going digital. As economic sanctions mount on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, its citizens seem to be looking out for ways to have their assets fluid and flowing amid the geopolitical crisis. Bitcoin started to rally as the list of countries imposing sanctions grew longer, reaching […]

Nord Stream 2 Operator Lays Off Staff, Mulling Bankruptcy

Russian-owned Nord Stream 2 is facing a bleak future after Germany indefinitely halted its certification process over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last week, prompting the pipeline’s operator to make some tough decisions. The Swiss-based Nord Stream 2 AG was forced to lay off all of its 140 employees, after German chancellor Olaf Scholz last week […]

InsuraGuest Sees Early Success In New Sports Activity Insurance Product

InsuraGuest Technologies (TSXV: ISGI) this morning provided data on the initial results of its newest product, ISG Active. The product provides insurance coverage for sports activities, with the initial agreement being focused around ski resorts. The launch of the new product saw the company enter a partnership with Pacific Group Resources, whom began offering the […]

After YouTube Launched Shorts, TikTok Increases Video Max Length To 10 Minutes

It seems the two video-based social media giants are entering each other’s arena. Tiktok released an app update today allowing users to upload videos up to 10 minutes long, increasing the max length from 3 minutes. In July 2021, YouTube launched Shorts where its creators can make up to 60-second videos, its answer to the […]

Max Keiser Deletes Pro-Russia Tweets, Quits Russia Today

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Max Keiser has quit Keiser Report, he and his wife and co-host Stacy Herbert announced via Twitter late Monday. The announcement was in response to fans’ queries after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared that the European Union will be banning state-owned news outlet Sputnik and TV network Russia Today where Keiser Report […]

Cronos Group To Close Canadian Facility, Reports Q4 Net Loss Of $133.9 Million

Cronos Group (TSX: CRON) appears to be finally taking steps to address its absolute lack of ability to generate any sense of positive income. The firm this morning as part of its fourth quarter financial results announced that it will be closing its Peace Naturals facility in Stayner, Ontario. The closure is expected to be […]

Datametrex Begins Beta Testing Medi-Call App

Datametrex AI (TSXV: DM) is taking the next step with its telehealth app. The firm this morning announced that is has officially launched the beta version of the Medi-Call app as it enters the next phase of development. The app is opening to beta testers in Ontario and Quebec as of this morning, with a […]

Green Thumb Posts Q4 Revenues of $243.6 Million, Net Income

Green Thumb Industries (CSE: GTII) this morning posted its fourth quarter 2021 financial results. For the quarter, the firm saw its revenues climb to $243.6 million, an improvement both quarter over quarter and year over year, while also posting positive net income. Revenue for the quarter improved on a quarter over quarter basis, however growth […]

Organigram Sees BAT Invest A Further $6.3 Million Under Top-Up Rights

It appears that British American Tobacco, or BAT, is still focused on maintaining its stake in Organigram Holdings (TSX: OGI). The firm last night announced it was exercising certain top-up rights it has as a part of its 2021 investment agreement in the firm to slightly increase its stake. The top-up has seen the tobacco […]