Laos is preparing to disconnect cryptocurrency miners from its national grid by the first quarter of 2026, as per a Reuters report. The government says the move will help redirect valuable electricity to sectors that contribute more directly to long-term economic growth, such as artificial intelligence data centres, metals refining, and electric vehicle manufacturing. The
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Laos is preparing to disconnect cryptocurrency miners from its national grid by the first quarter of 2026, as per a Reuters report. The government says the move will help redirect valuable electricity to sectors that contribute more directly to long-term economic growth, such as artificial intelligence data centres, metals refining, and electric vehicle manufacturing. The
11Dow futures plummeted by over 350 points on Friday, as investor sentiment remained fragile following renewed concerns over US regional banks and deteriorating credit quality. The futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped about 0.8%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 1.1% and 1.3% in premarket trade. The sharp sell-off was witnessed
Dow futures plummeted by over 350 points on Friday, as investor sentiment remained fragile following renewed concerns over US regional banks and deteriorating credit quality. The futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped about 0.8%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 1.1% and 1.3% in premarket trade. The sharp sell-off was witnessed
13A €17 billion ($19.72 billion) joint bid by Bouygues Telecom, Iliad-owned Free and Orange for most of the assets of SFR, France’s second-largest telecom operator, could serve as a key test for Europe’s telecoms market, Reuters said in a report. The non-binding proposal that could reduce the number of French network operators from four to
A €17 billion ($19.72 billion) joint bid by Bouygues Telecom, Iliad-owned Free and Orange for most of the assets of SFR, France’s second-largest telecom operator, could serve as a key test for Europe’s telecoms market, Reuters said in a report. The non-binding proposal that could reduce the number of French network operators from four to
14Zions Bancorp announced a $50 million charge-off on two troubled loans at its California Bank & Trust unit, while Western Alliance Bancorp revealed it is suing a borrower for alleged fraud. These developments rattled the regional banking sector, sending both stocks tumbling more than 10% intraday. The turmoil triggered broader selling in regional-bank ETFs and
Zions Bancorp announced a $50 million charge-off on two troubled loans at its California Bank & Trust unit, while Western Alliance Bancorp revealed it is suing a borrower for alleged fraud. These developments rattled the regional banking sector, sending both stocks tumbling more than 10% intraday. The turmoil triggered broader selling in regional-bank ETFs and
13Japan’s three largest financial groups — Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC), and Mizuho Financial Group — are joining forces to issue a stablecoin pegged to both the Japanese yen and the US dollar. The partnership marks a significant milestone in Japan’s efforts to modernise its financial system, improve settlement efficiency,
Japan’s three largest financial groups — Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC), and Mizuho Financial Group — are joining forces to issue a stablecoin pegged to both the Japanese yen and the US dollar. The partnership marks a significant milestone in Japan’s efforts to modernise its financial system, improve settlement efficiency,
15The Dow Jones Industrial Average was essentially flat on Friday as traders sought to move past credit concerns that triggered a sharp sell-off in regional banks on Thursday. The index traded 14 points higher, or less than 0.1%, while the S&P 500 shed 0.2% and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.4%. Stocks that led Thursday’s banking
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was essentially flat on Friday as traders sought to move past credit concerns that triggered a sharp sell-off in regional banks on Thursday. The index traded 14 points higher, or less than 0.1%, while the S&P 500 shed 0.2% and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.4%. Stocks that led Thursday’s banking
15Nvidia stock (NASDAQ: NVDA) traded in the red on Friday, as a mix of policy worries and broader market risk-off sent investors scrambling for the exits. In premarket trading, the Nvidia stock was down roughly 2.8% to about $176, and several other chip names, including AMD and Broadcom, showed similar weakness. A key immediate trigger
Nvidia stock (NASDAQ: NVDA) traded in the red on Friday, as a mix of policy worries and broader market risk-off sent investors scrambling for the exits. In premarket trading, the Nvidia stock was down roughly 2.8% to about $176, and several other chip names, including AMD and Broadcom, showed similar weakness. A key immediate trigger
14Apple has won exclusive US broadcast rights to Formula 1, marking the first time the championship will move entirely to streaming. Starting in 2026, Apple TV will show all races, qualifying sessions, and practice rounds, replacing ESPN as the official rights holder. The move signals a major shift in how audiences will watch the global
Apple has won exclusive US broadcast rights to Formula 1, marking the first time the championship will move entirely to streaming. Starting in 2026, Apple TV will show all races, qualifying sessions, and practice rounds, replacing ESPN as the official rights holder. The move signals a major shift in how audiences will watch the global
15Micron stock (NASDAQ: MU) tumbled on Friday, following Reuters reports that the US chipmaker has decided to abandon China’s server chip market after failing to rebound from Beijing’s 2023 ban on its products. The stock dropped approximately 4% in premarket trading before moderating to around 2.5% lower during regular hours, as investor concerns mounted over
Micron stock (NASDAQ: MU) tumbled on Friday, following Reuters reports that the US chipmaker has decided to abandon China’s server chip market after failing to rebound from Beijing’s 2023 ban on its products. The stock dropped approximately 4% in premarket trading before moderating to around 2.5% lower during regular hours, as investor concerns mounted over
14The commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), whose area of operations includes the Caribbean waters where the strikes against the alleged drug boats have been conducted, announced he is retiring suddenly by the end of the year. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, who became the commander of SOUTHCOM in November 2024, announced Thursday that he would
The commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), whose area of operations includes the Caribbean waters where the strikes against the alleged drug boats have been conducted, announced he is retiring suddenly by the end of the year. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, who became the commander of SOUTHCOM in November 2024, announced Thursday that he would
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