Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Crypto Adoption Among US Adults Drops to 7%, Fed Survey Shows

Cryptocurrency ownership and usage among adults in the United States has declined, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest annual household survey.  The survey, conducted in October 2023 with 11,488 participating adults, revealed that only 7% of respondents reported using crypto in the past 12 months, a decrease from 10% in 2022 and 12% in 2021. […]

China Starts “Joint Sword-2024A” Military Drills Around Taiwan

China has recently launched an extensive military exercise named “Joint Sword-2024A,” involving the army, navy, air force, and rocket force. This move, described as a “strong punishment” for separatist activities in Taiwan, aims to showcase China’s military prowess and capability to conduct joint operations. The exercise’s broad scope and strategic implications underscore its significance in […]

Giant Mining Strengthens Board Of Directors, Advisory Team

FULL DISCLOSURE: This is sponsored content for Giant Mining. Giant Mining Corp (CSE: BFG) has expanded both its board of directors and its advisory board as it continues to add seasoned experience to its executive team. Andrew Mugridge joins the firms board of directors, while Richard Robins will be joining the advisory board. Andrew Mugridge […]

Aris Mining Acquires Controlling Stake In Soto Norte For $123.3 Million

Aris Mining (TSX: ARIS) is substantially increasing its ownership in the Soto Norte gold-copper project in Colombia. The company has entered into a binding purchase agreement with Mubadala Investment Company, under which it will take a controlling stake in the joint venture. The arrangement will see Aris acquire a 31% ownership interest in the project […]

U.S. Races to Build Rare Earths Supply Chain by 2027

The United States is accelerating efforts to establish a domestic supply chain for rare earth elements, crucial for defense and green energy industries, aiming to reduce its reliance on dominant producer China by 2027. “We are on track to meet our goal of a sustainable mine to magnet supply chain capable of supporting U.S. defense […]

Copper Crunch: Six New Mines Needed Every Year Through To 2050

As the United States gears up for an ambitious transition to renewable energy, a new study has raised concerns about a potential bottleneck: the availability of copper. Researchers from the University of Michigan and Cornell University have found that current copper mining rates may not be able to keep pace with the soaring demand for […]

Elon Musk, Jake Paul Endorsements May Hurt Candidates with Young Voters, Poll Finds

In the coming national election, not all influencer support is good, it appears. A recent Blueprint poll found that endorsements from certain celebrities could actually have a negative impact on a candidate’s support among young voters aged 18-30.  Most notably, 26% of young voters said an endorsement from Elon Musk, the highest percentage for any […]

Tesla’s Semi Truck Deliveries to PepsiCo Face More Delays

Tesla‘s (Nasdaq: TSLA) highly anticipated electric semi-truck program has encountered significant delays in delivering vehicles to its main customer, PepsiCo (Nasdaq: PEP). Despite PepsiCo’s initial order of 100 Tesla Semis in 2017, the food and beverage giant has only received 36 trucks as of this month, according to company sources. The setback highlights the challenges […]