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Google Plans to Introduce Ads on Gemini in 2026, Signaling a New Monetization Era

By Oleg Petrenko Dec 9, 2025 • 1 min read

Google has informed advertisers that ads will begin appearing inside Gemini in 2026, marking the company’s next major step in AI monetization.

Crypto, Markets

Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin Has Likely Already Hit Its Recent Bottom

By Oleg Petrenko Dec 9, 2025 • 1 min read

Cathie Wood believes Bitcoin has already passed its recent bottom, suggesting the crypto market formed a local low several weeks ago.

Crypto, Markets

Binance Founder CZ Says a Crypto “Supercycle” Could Begin in 2026

By Oleg Petrenko Dec 9, 2025 • 1 min read

Binance founder CZ predicts a potential crypto ‘supercycle’ starting in 2026, citing growing adoption and strengthening market fundamentals.

Business, Regulation & Policy

U.S. to Approve Nvidia H200 Chip Exports to China Despite 18-Month Tech Lag

By Oleg Petrenko Dec 9, 2025 • 1 min read

The U.S. is set to allow exports of Nvidia’s H200 chips to China, even though the model is about 18 months behind the company’s most advanced AI semiconductors.

Business, Regulation & Policy

Big Bank CEOs to Meet Senators on New Crypto Market Legislation

By Oleg Petrenko Dec 9, 2025 • 1 min read

The CEOs of Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Citigroup will meet senators Thursday to discuss upcoming crypto market legislation and its implications for U.S. financial stability.

Commodities, Markets

Oil Drops 2% After Iraq Restores Output and Ukraine Talks Ease Supply Fears

By Oleg Petrenko Dec 8, 2025 • 1 min read

Oil prices fell about 2% as Iraq restored production at an oilfield supplying roughly 0.5% of global output, while continued Ukraine talks reduced geopolitical risk.

Currencies, Markets

Iranian Rial Falls to a New Record Low Near 1,250,000 per U.S. Dollar

By Oleg Petrenko Dec 8, 2025 • 1 min read

The Iranian rial has plunged to a historic low near 1,250,000 per U.S. dollar, extending a multiyear currency collapse driven by sanctions and dwindling foreign reserves.

Business, Mergers & Acquisitions

Paramount Launches Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to Beat Netflix for DC, Harry Potter, and HBO

By Oleg Petrenko Dec 8, 2025 • 1 min read

Paramount has launched a hostile $30-per-share bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, surpassing Netflix’s offer as shareholders – not management – prepare to decide the future of the studio.

Big Tech & Innovation, Business

Experimental Grok 4.20 Tops AI Trading Tournament With 12% Gain

By Oleg Petrenko Dec 8, 2025 • 1 min read

Experimental Grok 4.20 was the only AI model to earn a profit in a trading tournament, gaining 12.11% as rivals posted heavy losses.

Big Tech & Innovation, Business

ChatGPT’s 800 Million Weekly Users Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption

By Oleg Petrenko Dec 8, 2025 • 1 min read

OpenAI says ChatGPT now has about 800 million weekly users, pushing enterprises to adopt generative AI tools at scale.