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Walgreens Virtual Healthcare Adds Weight Management Services to Support Patients on Their Weight Loss Journey

Walgreens Virtual Healthcare Adds Weight Management Services to Support Patients on Their Weight Loss Journey

Patients can access weight management care for $49 per visit, no monthly subscription needed DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Walgreens announced today the launch

Author: AI Journal

2026/02/26

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Celanese Opens Expanded Michigan Technology Center to Accelerate Customer Innovation and Strengthen North American Engineered Materials Development

Celanese Opens Expanded Michigan Technology Center to Accelerate Customer Innovation and Strengthen North American Engineered Materials Development

DALLAS & TROY, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CE–Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global specialty materials and chemicals company, today announced the opening of its

Author: AI Journal

2026/02/19

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Nigeria targets better, inclusive internet connectivity with telecoms policy review

Nigeria targets better, inclusive internet connectivity with telecoms policy review

The federal government is set to review the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) for the first time in twenty-five… The post Nigeria targets better, inclusive

Author: Technext

2026/02/09

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Laos Taps Hydropower Surplus for Cryptocurrency Mining

Laos Taps Hydropower Surplus for Cryptocurrency Mining

The post Laos Taps Hydropower Surplus for Cryptocurrency Mining appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Laos is leveraging its hydropower surplus to explore cryptocurrency mining amid rising national debt. The government seeks to monetize excess electricity, generating foreign currency while diversifying state revenue sources. Monetizing Hydropower Surplus to Service National Debt Laos faces one of the highest debt-to-GDP ratios in Southeast Asia, largely due to large-scale hydropower projects financed through international loans, primarily from China. Dubbed the “Battery of Southeast Asia,” the country produces more electricity than domestic demand and export capacity can absorb. Peak rainy seasons exacerbate the surplus, leaving the state utility, Électricité du Laos (EDL), with underutilized energy. Sponsored Sponsored In response, the Ministry of Technology and Communications (MTC) is developing a framework for digital asset mining, aiming to convert stranded hydropower into US dollar-denominated cryptocurrency revenue. Licensed mining operations would pay fixed electricity fees, creating a predictable fiscal mechanism to service debt obligations. By channeling excess power into Bitcoin and other digital assets, the government intends to establish a high-value demand for otherwise idle energy. This move represents an official endorsement of a sector historically marginalized or regulated inconsistently across Southeast Asia, positioning digital mining as a strategic financial lever. Regulatory Framework and Licensing Initiatives To support the mining initiative, Laos has introduced a formal licensing system for large-scale cryptocurrency miners and local trading platforms. The regulatory structure is designed to attract foreign investment, particularly from regions where mining faces restrictions, bringing both capital and technical expertise into the Lao economy. Domestic financial institutions are preparing to facilitate compliant conversions of mined digital assets into fiat currency. By formalizing mining operations, the government aims to monitor energy use, collect taxes, and ensure regulatory compliance. Critics, however, caution that even hydropower-based mining carries ecological and social risks. The government maintains that renewable energy minimizes environmental impact, yet large-scale operations may still stress…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/07

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Trump signs stablecoin bill into law

Trump signs stablecoin bill into law

Several C-suite executives from cryptocurrency companies attended the Friday event, some of whom directly contributed to Trump’s 2024 campaign.

2025/07/19

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Bhutan should embrace decentralized identity systems

Bhutan should embrace decentralized identity systems

Bhutan’s unique naming culture and values of sovereignty make it a strong candidate for adopting blockchain-based identity systems.

2025/07/17

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Michigan town puts pre-emptive curbs on crypto ATMs

Michigan town puts pre-emptive curbs on crypto ATMs

The town of Grosse Pointe Farms has no crypto ATMs, but has regulated them anyway, requiring registration, warnings and limits on kiosks.

2025/07/16

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Crypto-backed group gathers $141M funding to influence US elections

Crypto-backed group gathers $141M funding to influence US elections

Fairshake reported raising $52 billion from the crypto industry in the first half of 2025, at a time when candidates previously supported by the PAC were providing crucial votes.

2025/07/16

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SEC approves conversion of Grayscale's large-cap crypto fund into ETF

SEC approves conversion of Grayscale's large-cap crypto fund into ETF

Grayscale has slowly narrowed the arbitrage opportunities on its crypto trusts by converting them into exchange-traded funds.

2025/07/02

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‘All systems go’ for Solana staking ETF to launch any moment: Analyst

‘All systems go’ for Solana staking ETF to launch any moment: Analyst

ETF analyst Eric Balchunas says REX Shares’ latest Solana staking ETF filing with the SEC suggests the product is ready launch any day now.

2025/06/29

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