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Real, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on institutional-scale real-world asset tokenization, has signed a memorandum of understanding with iExec to explore privacy-preserving infrastructure for tokenized assets. The collaboration will examine how institutional RWA issuance, distribution, and on-chain financial operations can be carried out while maintaining confidentiality, compliance, and auditability. Real supports the full lifecycle of

India’s power demand has surged to fresh records this week as a brutal heatwave grips much of the country, pushing electricity consumption to levels never seen before.  Bloomberg reported that peak demand hit 260.45 gigawatts (GW) on Tuesday, May 19, surpassing the previous day’s record of 257.4 GW.  The back‑to‑back milestones highlight both the intensity

Europe’s soaring electricity prices are threatening its ambitions to compete with the US and China in artificial intelligence, as power-hungry data centers face mounting costs and investors increasingly look elsewhere, according to a CNBC report.  Experts warn that without cheaper energy, Europe risks falling far behind in the AI race.  Europe has set its sights

Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) climbed to another record high on Thursday, extending a powerful rally fueled by optimism around artificial intelligence demand, easing restrictions on chip sales to China, and expectations of another blockbuster earnings report later this month. The stock rose by 2.6% at the market open to cross the $231 mark after closing

Nelson Peltz’s activist investment firm Trian Fund Management is seeking investor backing for a potential bid to take fast-food chain Wendy’s private, according to a Financial Times report citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of Wendy’s (WEN) surged on Tuesday following the report, climbing as much as 14% to $7.75. The stock had closed

Gold has fallen about 12% since the Iran conflict began, defying its traditional safe‑haven role.  ING strategist Ewa Manthey says the sell‑off reflects macro headwinds from higher oil prices, stronger yields, and a firmer dollar, but forecasts prices could still rise to $5,000 per ounce by year‑end. Source: ING Research Gold’s counterintuitive decline Gold is

The Venice Token price has continued its strong surge this month and is now trading at its all-time high. VVV token was trading at $15.2 on Sunday, a few points below the record high of $16.65. It remains nearly 1,500% above its lowest level in December last year.  Venice Token price rallying amid growing usage

SaaSpocalypse – a fear-driven sell-off where investors worried artificial intelligence (AI) would cannibalize traditional software-as-a-service providers – is finally hitting a wall. While the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF (IGV) remains down for the year, a powerful 14% surge over the last month suggests a structural turnaround. According to JPMorgan technical strategist Jason Hunter, the software

Nvidia stock (NASDAQ: NVDA) climbed again on Friday, extending a rally that has already pushed the stock to a fresh all-time high. NVDA touched fresh record territory between roughly $216.8 and $217.7 intraday on Friday before easing back toward the $215.80 level. The latest rally has reignited a familiar debate that follows every big leg

Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) climbed on Thursday, rising above the $400 mark as improved sales data from China supported investor sentiment despite ongoing concerns around the company’s long-term strategy. The stock was up around 3% at $409.70 in early trading. China sales provide boost Tesla sold 79,478 vehicles from its Shanghai plant in April,