Crypto market cap hits $3 trillion again: Why rising Bitcoin leverage could trigger a sharp price swing

Bitcoin rally pushes crypto market cap above $3 trillion as leverage rises. (Pexel)

The total cryptocurrency market value has climbed back above $3 trillion for the first time since January. The rise comes after a strong rally in Bitcoin, which has lifted the broader digital asset market. But the rally is also bringing more leveraged trading into the market. This could make crypto prices move sharply in either … Read more

Iran discovers over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves as US blockade squeezes energy sector

Iran discovers over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves as US blockade squeezes energy sector

Gas refinery at the South Pars gas field in Asalouyeh, Iran. (AP Photo) Iran has discovered more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas in its southern Fars province, even as months of conflict with the US and Israel have disrupted the country’s energy sector.Around 5.7 tcf of the newly discovered gas is … Read more

How did US debt go from a projected $0 by 2009 to more than $40 trillion in 2026?

US debt crossed $40 trillion after years of tax cuts, higher spending, wars and crisis spending. (Pexel/ Representative image) (Pexel)

The US once appeared to be on track to eliminate its debt. In 2001, the US government had recorded a budget surplus for four straight years. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) had even projected that the national debt could effectively fall to zero by 2009. US debt crossed $40 trillion after years of tax cuts, … Read more

By 2060, discarded solar panels could total 297 to 402 million tonnes worldwide; recycling them could generate almost $1 trillion in economic benefits

By 2060, discarded solar panels could total 297 to 402 million tonnes worldwide; recycling them could generate almost $1 trillion in economic benefits

Solar Panel Waste: The Unknown Side of Solar Power Discarded solar panels could become a major global waste problem, with as much as 402 million tonnes of photovoltaic (PV) waste expected by 2060. But if these panels are recycled properly, the materials inside them could create almost $1 trillion (£770 billion) in economic value.According to … Read more

Why US is questioning Pakistan’s Rs 3 trillion defence spending

Why US is questioning Pakistan's Rs 3 trillion defence spending

The US also criticised Islamabad for not publishing its executive budget proposal within a reasonable period (representative image) The US state department has flagged a lack of adequate parliamentary and civilian oversight of Pakistan’s military and intelligence spending, while also raising concerns over limited disclosure of government debt and delays in publishing the executive budget … Read more