Crypto Bulls Claim Qatar Is Putting $500B On Bitcoin, More Than The Sovereign Fund’s Assets

Rumors are circulating about Qatar’s Sovereign Wealth Fund (QSWF) eyeing a colossal $500 billion investment in Bitcoin (BTC). While unconfirmed, this speculative move has ignited excitement and anticipation across financial circles worldwide, signaling a potential monumental shift in the cryptocurrency landscape. The speculation gained traction following a tweet by Bitcoin advocate Max Keiser, who suggested […]

Venezuela’s Maduro Escalates Tension with Orders To Explore Oil in Guyana

In a move that further intensifies the long-standing territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana, President Nicolás Maduro has directed state-owned companies to commence the exploration and exploitation of oil, gas, and mines in Guyana’s Essequibo region. This announcement closely follows Maduro’s declaration of victory in a weekend referendum, where Venezuelans supported the claim of sovereignty […]

Bank Of Canada Elects To Maintain Rates At 5.00% In December

The Bank of Canada in its policy rate announcement today elected to maintain interest rates at 5.00%, marking the third consecutive meeting in which they have done so. The bank last raised rates in its July meeting, when it hiked rates by 25 basis points to a flat 5.00%, following a similar hike in June […]

Rob McEwen Increases Stake In Goliath Resources To 5%

Rob McEwen appears to be keen to increase his ownership in several mining projects amid depressed prices of junior mining names. Just two months after making an initial $1.0 million investment in Goliath Resources (TSXV: GOT), it appears he wanted to increase stake. McEwen has doubled his stake in the explorer, acquiring 1.4 million units […]

Pampa Metals Reports 558.2 Metres Of 0.32% Copper In Drill Hole From 2016

In one of the odder examples of exploration, Pampa Metals (CSE: PM) this morning reported assay results from a drill hole that was conducted in 2016 at its recently acquire Piuquenes porphyry copper-gold project in Argentina. The assays come from hole PIU16-DDH01, which was conducted by Anglo-American Argentina under a program that saw just one […]

Scandinavian Unions Escalate Tesla Strike, Forming Nordic Port Blockade

In the latest development of the ongoing Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) strike in Sweden, Scandinavian solidarity grows stronger as Denmark’s 3F union joins the sympathy action against the electric car giant, forming the beginnings of a Nordic port blockade. The move follows the footsteps of Finnish and Norwegian counterparts, signaling a united front against Tesla’s refusal […]

Toyota to Launch Sport Crossover EV with China’s BYD

Toyota introduced its electric Sport Crossover concept in Europe on Monday, a collaboration with China’s BYD. The sleek fastback EV, set to hit the market in 2025, was initially unveiled at Auto Shanghai in April.  Positioned as a “style hero,” Toyota aims to attract first-time EV buyers with the crossover’s unique design, offering a stylish […]

Housing Hell: Pierre Poilievre’s Political Ad Blames Trudeau For Crisis

In a departure from traditional political advertising, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has released a 15-minute documentary-style video delving into the intricacies of Canada’s housing crisis. The video, available in both English and French, adopts a format more akin to PBS Frontline than a conventional campaign ad, signaling a shift towards in-depth exploration of complex issues. […]