Colorado's push to cut greenhouse gas emissions is putting a squeeze on homeowners who rely on natural gas for heating. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has set a new target: gas utilities must slash emissions by 41% by 2035. This is a big jump from the previous goal of a 22% reduction
Bitwise, a big name in crypto investments, is making some bold predictions for Bitcoin in 2026. They think Bitcoin will hit new highs, breaking the usual four-year cycle pattern. This cycle pattern is known for three strong years followed by a big drop in the fourth year. But Bitwise thinks things a
In 2025, fewer adults in the UK owned cryptocurrency compared to the previous year, but those who did were investing more money. This shift was revealed in a recent survey. The number of crypto owners dropped to 8% in 2025 from 12% in 2024. However, this is still double the ownership rate from 2021,
A new federal move could shake up how states handle artificial intelligence. On December 11, an executive order was signed. It's called "Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence. " This order tells federal agencies to focus on a national AI policy. They want it to be easy to
Japan is stepping into the digital currency arena with a new yen-denominated stablecoin. This isn't just any digital currency; it's designed for big players in the financial world. Startale Group and SBI Holdings have teamed up to make this happen. The plan is to create a stablecoin that's fully re
The UK is stepping up its game in the crypto world. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has just kicked off a series of discussions about new rules for digital assets. This is part of the government's plan to create a solid regulatory framework for crypto. The FCA has put out three sets of propos
Custodia Bank, a financial institution specializing in crypto, is not giving up easily. They just took a big step by asking all the judges in the Tenth Circuit Court to take another look at their case. The case is about getting a master account with the Federal Reserve, which they were denied. This
In a recent gathering, Anchorage Assembly Member Erin Baldwin Day engaged with the Rogers Park Community Council to tackle the city's housing crisis. The discussion revolved around easing zoning restrictions to allow more housing options along transit routes like Northern Lights Boulevard. Many att
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched a new effort to reduce federal regulations. The goal is to lower costs for small businesses and families. The Deregulation Strike Force will review and cut rules that are seen as too burdensome. This initiative targets sectors like housing, healt
Toys are not always as safe as they seem. Every year, millions of toys are sold in the United States, but many of them pose serious risks to children. Some toys contain harmful chemicals like lead and phthalates, which can be very dangerous for kids. Others have small parts that can be easily swallo
