Ethereum exchange‑traded funds attracted $169 million on a recent Wednesday, the largest intake in two months. The surge nearly matched the $175 million that flowed in on January 14, according to market data. The digital coin’s price climbed 4. 3% in the last day, moving to about $2, 130 after
A new conflict that started three days ago has already pushed up oil and gas prices in the United States and around the world. The fighting began with attacks on Iranian targets, including its leader, and Iran has struck a range of sites in neighboring countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Tho
A new survey shows that business confidence in South Africa jumped 3 points during the first quarter of this year, reaching its highest level since 2015 (excluding the COVID recovery). The rise is linked to a steady government, friendly interest rates and a stronger rand against the dollar. Yet m
Bitcoin is almost hitting the $70, 000 level even though oil prices are climbing because of U. S. airstrikes on Iran. Short‑term holders, who usually sell quickly when prices fall, are holding steady. After a sharp drop on Feb. 5–6, many people who bought near $89, 000 sold to exchanges at a loss
Bitcoin’s image as a nonstop barometer for global risk has been shaken. When the U. S. announced airstrikes on Iran, the price plunged sharply, only to wobble wildly before climbing again. By Monday it was trading above the pre‑attack level, leaving no clear sign of lasting panic or a mass sel
In a quiet spot beneath the Alpine foothills, two heavy machines stand ready to drill into the earth. The scene looks more like a mining site than an oil field, yet the crew uses familiar tools from the petroleum sector. Their goal is different: to pull heat from deep below instead of oil. The proj
Neon Odyssey is a new Dungeons & Dragons 5e adventure that turns the game into an ’80s‑style space opera. The creators come from Avantris Entertainment, known for a popular live‑play show and a previous Kickstarter that raised over $4 million. The project is split into three books, more than 1
Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness star who runs her own health app and books, will appear before the Senate Health Committee to try for the Surgeon General slot. The hearing was pushed back from October after she went into labor on the day of her original appointment. Means says she wants to
The Senate health committee will hear from Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness advocate, on Wednesday as she seeks the top public health post in Washington. The meeting was pushed back from last October after Means unexpectedly went into labor the day she was scheduled to appear. During her t
The world’s oldest digital coin slipped past $65, 000 on Monday, adding to a 5 % drop that began the day before. At one point it fell as low as $64, 830 and closed the weekend at $64, 324 – its lowest since early February. By mid‑morning the price was down over 2 % at $65, 836. Market chatter point
