The 2026 energy crisis, sparked by US and Israeli attacks on Iran and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has caused major disruptions in global energy supply and geopolitics. This crisis highlights the use of energy as a geopolitical weapon and has increased insecurity in global markets, prompting calls for accelerated renewable energy adoption and increased oil and gas production, especially in the US. While strategic reserves and alternative supply routes have helped moderate prices, prolonged disruption could lead to severe rationing and soaring prices. The crisis also underscores a shift toward more unpredictable energy geopolitics and a potential long-term transformation of global energy systems.
Veea Inc. has announced the commercial release of VeeaONE, a full-stack AI infrastructure platform that integrates edge-to-cloud hardware and software. The platform supports VeeaWare middleware on NVIDIA Jetson and x86/Arm servers, enabling secure, l...
Virtuals Protocol has introduced customizable tokenized indexes on the Robinhood Chain, allowing users to combine multiple assets into a single token. This innovation enables users to create and manage their own asset baskets and earn fees when other...
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $107.8 million on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs attracted $53.8 million, signaling renewed institutional interest in crypto funds. Since their launch in January 2024, Bitcoin ETFs have accumulated over $51 bil...
Kaia has signed a strategic partnership with Xilo Labs to integrate Mochi, an onchain asset management platform, into Kaia's ecosystem. This collaboration allows users to invest stablecoins into diversified portfolios backed by tokenized real-world a...
Bitcoin's price surged to nearly $65,000 following softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data for June, easing fears of Federal Reserve rate hikes. However, on-chain data reveals two main groups of investors—long-term holders who bought near last year'...
