International
Clashes erupt in Barcelona after thousands join Spain general strike
Tens of thousands of people have been taking part in the strike, called by the country's main unions over housing and the high cost of living.
Read moreArchive
Browse our published reporting by date and region.
Crypto
United Microelectronics approves approximately $3.2 billion in new capital spending
UMC's investment in AI infrastructure could reshape the semiconductor landscape, but short-term margin pressures may challenge investor patience. The post United Microelectronics approves approximately $3.2 billion in new capital spending appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Read more
Crypto
Uncalled US House races could send more crypto allies to Congress
The remaining races feature pro-crypto candidates and others without a stated position, giving advocacy groups what they see as “an opportunity” for outreach.
Read more
Crypto
Diraq switches on a silicon quantum computer inside a commercial data center
Diraq's integration of quantum computing in commercial data centers could accelerate hybrid computing advancements and industry applications. The post Diraq switches on a silicon quantum computer inside a commercial data center appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Read more
Crypto
Binance gives HYPE and TRX the same 75x cap – Which faces more risk?
Binance is adding 75x HYPEUSDC and TRXUSDC contracts, while an iOS security warning weighs on sentiment.
Read moreCrypto
Can a Single Crypto Exchange Handle All Your Trades? Zoomex Thinks So
A trader sees Nvidia climbing while Bitcoin falls. Taking positions in both once meant juggling a stock broker and a crypto exchange. Now, crypto platforms want those decisions made from the same account. Traditional-asset trading through six major crypto exchanges reached $1.45 trillion in the first half of 2026, according to CoinGecko research. Zoomex, which The post Can a Single Crypto Exchange Handle All Your Trades? Zoomex Thinks So appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Read more
International
Jess Wilson and Ben Carroll have missed a historic chance to show they understand the scale of the hard-right threat
The parties could have, for once, done something innovative in Australian politics and pledged to make no deals with One Nation
Read more
International
Hunting Alice Bell review – this conspiracy theory thriller starring Simon Pegg is a hot mess
Inspired by the story of Maxine Carr, this twisty drama follows a group of women accused of helping a killer. It tackles everything from witch hunts to incel culture … and unravels like a real-life version of The Traitors
Read more
Finance
Nvidia hires leading US law firm to investigate Jensen Huang’s relationship
Move comes as chipmaker reels from reports its CEO was having an affair with an alleged Chinese spy Nvidia has appointed a leading US law firm to conduct a “thorough and independent” investigation into the relationship between its chief executive, Jensen Huang, and an alleged Chinese spy. The $4.1tn (£3tn) chipmaker’s board has hired New York-based Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz for the investigation, which will be led by the Wachtell partner Joon Kim. The firm’s website describes Kim, a former government prosecutor in New York, as a specialist in areas including internal investigations, white
Read more
Crypto
Workday asks judge to block class action over AI hiring screening
The case could redefine liability in AI hiring, impacting HR tech firms' accountability for discrimination claims linked to their software. The post Workday asks judge to block class action over AI hiring screening appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Read more
International
US withdraw from U-17 World Cup in Qatar due to safety concerns
USSF cites state department advisory about Qatar Competition set to kick off in eight days The US men’s national team have pulled out of the Fifa U-17 World Cup, which is due to kick off in Qatar in just over a week. In a letter sent to players explaining the decision, the US Soccer Federation cited safety concerns for players and staff, referring them to the US state department’s travel advisory for Qatar, which encourages citizens to reconsider travel to the country “due to risk of armed conflict” and asks government employees to obtain special authorization to do so. “Unfortunately, in ligh
Read more
International
Democrats lambast absent peers after Republicans block Hegseth impeachment attempt
Eleven Democrats missed the key procedural vote on the impeachment effort, which failed by just seven votes
Read more