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McChip Resources appoints Fraser Hartley as independent director

Fraser Hartley, a partner at Nexa Legal LLP, joins the TSXV-listed natural resource company's board as an independent director effective Aug. 21.

Commodities8d ago

Bunker Hill-Silver47 Merger Values Silver at $163M

Bunker Hill acquires Silver47 in all-stock deal worth $163M. Combined company plans to ramp Idaho mine while exploring Alaska, Nevada, New Mexico assets.

Crypto8d ago

Crypto Shorts Lose $3B in 60 Minutes: 7th Largest Liquidation Event

Short sellers lost $3 billion in sixty minutes on August 20, the seventh largest liquidation event. Total liquidations reached $3.5 billion, with shorts bearing the brunt.

Crypto8d ago

CFTC to Use Existing Authority for Crypto Rules if CLARITY Stalls

CFTC Chairman Selig says agency will use existing authority for crypto rules if CLARITY Act stalls. CME challenges perpetual futures approval. Legal fights could block the backup plan.

Stocks8d ago

Esoteric's $50,000 T-01 Turntable Ships September 2026

Esoteric's new T-01 turntable uses contactless MagneDrive for silent rotation. Priced at $50,000, the high-end deck ships globally in September 2026.

Stocks8d ago

How Patent Expiry Unleashed Telephone Competition (1894-1906)

In 1894, Bell's patents expired. Within 13 years, independent phone companies captured 49% of a market that grew from 270,000 to 6 million phones.

Stocks8d ago

AI Attack Tools Push Cyber Risk Up CEO Agenda

Imprivata CEO Fran Rosch says AI tools let attackers automate phishing and find vulnerabilities faster. The old perimeter model is dead, and identity is the new control plane.

Stocks8d ago

Data Center Opposition Threatens AI Infrastructure Plans

70% of Americans oppose local data centers. Meta's $1B fund, power grid strain, and noise concerns create a sector-wide PR challenge for AI hyperscalers.

Stocks8d ago

Starlink WiFi on Qatar Airways Hit 215 Mbps Mid-Flight

Business Insider tested Starlink on Qatar Airways' first flight with the service. Speeds hit 215 Mbps, allowing HD video streaming and video calls at 36,000 feet.

Crypto8d ago

South Korea Bill Would Let FIU Investigate Crypto Firms Directly

A new South Korean bill would let the FIU investigate unregistered crypto firms directly. Police suspended probes into 23 of 25 referrals. The bill targets overseas operators.

Earnings8d ago

Nvidia's $105B Guarantee, $12.8B GAAP Gap: $340 Bull, $135 Bear

Nvidia's Q1 GAAP earnings beat non-GAAP by $12.8bn on investment gains, raising questions about earnings quality. Vendor financing capped at $105bn. Bull $340, bear $135. Q2 results Aug. 26.

Crypto8d ago

UK Crypto Tax Crackdown: HMRC Warning Letters Triple to 81,000 in 2025/26

HMRC sent 81,000 crypto tax warning letters in 2025/26, nearly triple the prior year. Neela Chauhan says younger traders underestimate HMRC's reach. New offshore data-sharing powers are expected next year.