Perpetual DEXs Gain Popularity Over Traditional Finance Perpetual decentralized exchanges (DEXs) are becoming increasingly attractive as traders turn to blockchain-based platforms that promise lower costs and fewer intermediaries compared to traditional banks and exchanges. These platforms allow traders to leverage their positions on the underlying asset without a specified expiration date. Crypto research firms like…
France Prepares to Open a Consulate in Greenland France is set to open a consulate in Greenland next month, an action that reflects the semi-autonomous island's desire to remain part of Denmark and the European Union. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated on RTL radio that the opening of the consulate in the self-governing Danish territory,…
China Reports Record Trade Surplus of $1 Trillion China announced on Wednesday a record trade surplus, reaching $1.19 trillion in 2025, in a year when U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies created turbulence in the global economy. This marks the first time that China's annual trade surplus has exceeded $1 trillion, surpassing the previous record…
Current Context of Protests in Iran The head of Iran's judiciary has pledged to expedite trials for individuals arrested during a series of protests, termed "clashes" by authorities. Human rights groups warn that the justice system is expected to broadly employ the death penalty. Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, the President of the Supreme Court, stated on state…
A Surprising Moment at the Summit A K-pop drum duet between the leaders of South Korea and Japan has sparked a wave of reactions online, highlighting the diplomatic relationship between the two nations. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appeared on Tuesday in matching blue jackets, performing popular K-pop…
Trump Promises "Very Firm Actions" If Iran Executes Protesters American President Donald Trump stated that he will take "very firm actions" if Iran proceeds with the execution of protesters. This announcement follows reports from the relatives of Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old man detained last week, who informed BBC Persian that he is set to be…
Galaxy Warns About New Treasury Powers in the Crypto Sector Galaxy Digital has raised alarms regarding a proposed legislative framework for the crypto market introduced by the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, which would grant the U.S. Treasury extended oversight and enforcement powers. This initiative has been described as the largest expansion of financial oversight authorities…
Devastating Impact of the Storm in Gaza Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Palestine, has accused Israel of treating the lives of Palestinians as "expendable," linking the devastating effects of a deadly storm in Gaza to the deliberate destruction of the enclave's infrastructure. Speaking to Al Jazeera Arabic, Albanese stated that the meteorological…
Aleppo: Tunnels Constructed by SDF Fighters Al Jazeera has gained access to an extensive network of tunnels in the Sheikh Maqsoud area of Aleppo, built by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Security forces began searching these passages following the withdrawal of the SDF, and reporter Bernard Smith was present inside. Published on January 14, 2026.
Animoca Brands Strengthens Its Digital Collectible Strategy Animoca Brands has recently announced the acquisition of Somo, a significant player in the gaming and collectibles industry, amid a notable recovery in the NFT market. This acquisition expands Animoca’s presence in native Web3 entertainment, adding Somo's playable, transferable, and tradable collections to its portfolio of blockchain-based platforms.…