Protests

Markets · 1 week ago Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an Faces Backlash at Pride Event Following Bar Raid Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an encountered protests at the city's Pride event after a controversial police raid on a gay bar led to public outcry and scrutiny of his administration.

Companies · 1 week ago OpenAI's Robotics Ambitions: Self-Replicating Data Centers on the Horizon OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman reveals plans for AI-driven robots to construct self-replicating data centers, with a humanoid robot demo expected in 2027.

Stablecoins · 2 weeks ago France Approves 31.4% Tax on Crypto-to-Stablecoin Conversions Amid Protests French lawmakers have voted to impose a 31.4% tax on profits from converting cryptocurrencies into stablecoins, coinciding with widespread protests over living costs.

Stablecoins · 2 weeks ago Cardano's Catalyst Grants Focus on Real-World Adoption with New Pilot Program Cardano has launched a new pilot program under its Catalyst initiative, emphasizing real-world usage and adoption for grant funding. Twelve teams will receive funding based on their project's success in demonstrating actual use.

Markets · 2 weeks ago France Faces Escalating Protests Over Living Costs Amid Security Concerns Protests in France against rising living costs have turned violent, prompting government discussions on security measures and curfews.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Researchers Develop First Post-Quantum Security for Bitcoin's Lightning Network A team of researchers has unveiled the first complete post-quantum security solution for Bitcoin's Lightning Network, enhancing its defenses against potential quantum computing threats.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Sui Achieves Record 40.6 Million Transactions Per Second at Basecamp Event During the Sui Basecamp event in Singapore, the blockchain network achieved a record throughput of over 40 million transactions per second, verified by CertiK.

Companies · 1 month ago Block Launches 'Bitcoin Does' Campaign to Promote Everyday Bitcoin Use Block has initiated its first major consumer advertising campaign, 'Bitcoin Does', aimed at encouraging everyday use of Bitcoin as a payment method. The campaign targets approximately 60 million 'bitcoin curious' Americans and will run across various

Markets · 1 month ago Iran's Pezeshkian Declines Meeting with Trump Amid Ongoing U.S. Tensions Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated he will not meet with former President Trump until trust is established between the two nations, reflecting ongoing diplomatic tensions.

Macro · 1 month ago Netanyahu to Address UN Amid Protests and Rising Tensions with Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to deliver a speech at the UN General Assembly, addressing both domestic protests and escalating tensions with Iran over nuclear activities.

Macro · 1 month ago Tehran Issues Warning to US Amid Escalating Yemen Conflict Tehran has warned the United States against further military strikes in Yemen, signaling rising geopolitical tensions in the region.

Markets · 1 month ago Fuel Rationing Escalates in Five Countries Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict As the Iran war enters its 203rd day, five countries are experiencing significant fuel shortages, prompting rationing measures and economic concerns.

Security · 1 month ago Ongoing Protests in Iran Challenge Leadership Amid Societal Changes Protests in Iran, sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, continue to challenge the regime's authority, reflecting deep societal dissatisfaction and potential shifts in leadership stability.

Custody · 1 month ago Kurdish Cities in Iran Observe General Strike on Mahsa Amini's Death Anniversary A general strike has erupted in Kurdish cities of Iran, commemorating the fourth anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, signaling ongoing civil unrest against the regime.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Tether Develops Decentralized Peer-to-Peer Search Engine Hypersearch Tether is advancing its technology portfolio with Hypersearch, a decentralized peer-to-peer search engine that aims to provide an alternative to traditional search engines like Google.

Markets · 2 months ago FC Barcelona Maintains Perfect Start in La Liga with 5-0 Victory Over Valencia FC Barcelona continues its dominant performance in the 2026-27 La Liga season, securing a 5-0 victory against Valencia and remaining unbeaten after four matches.

Macro · 2 months ago Iran Sentences Protesters Amid Ongoing Unrest and Economic Challenges Iran has sentenced ten protesters to death and six others to lengthy prison terms, reflecting a severe crackdown on dissent amid rising economic pressures and political instability.

Macro · 2 months ago Iran Sentences 10 Protesters to Death Amid Ongoing Crackdown in Isfahan An Iranian court has sentenced 10 protesters to death and six others to lengthy prison terms as part of a severe crackdown on dissent in Isfahan, reflecting the regime's escalating response to ongoing protests.

Macro · 2 months ago Iran Executes Protester Shahram Sadeghi Amid Ongoing Crackdown on Dissent Iran has executed Shahram Sadeghi, a protester convicted during anti-government demonstrations, as part of a broader crackdown on dissent that has raised concerns among human rights organizations.

Companies · 2 months ago Activists Demand AI Remain a Tool at OpenAI Protest in Bellevue A theatrical protest by the Troublemakers group at OpenAI's Bellevue office called for AI to remain under human control, highlighting concerns over its autonomy and military partnerships.