CryptoNews

Brazil’s Crypto Faction Prepare to Fight Stablecoin Taxation in Congress

The crypto faction in the Brazilian Congress is expecting the issuance of a decree to establish a 3.5% tax on stablecoin transactions to file a draft bill and block this initiative. The Parliamentary Front for the Free Market argues that the measure would constitute an overreach of the Executive branch. Brazil’s Crypto Faction Vows To Block Stablecoin Taxation Decree A battle is brewing between…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Qualcomm’s partnership with Neura Robotics is just the beginning

German robotics startup Neura Robotics has inked a partnership with semiconductor giant Qualcomm to build the next generation of robots and physical AI. The deal is the latest coupling in the emerging physical AI industry between robotics startups and larger tech hardware and software companies. While no specific products were mentioned in the Monday announcements, the companies will work…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Batteries become the new home solar as net metering evolves and energy prices soar

Net metering — the ability to sell excess electricity back to the grid for fun and profit — has helped make rooftop solar panels the centerpiece of the home energy transition for more than a decade. But, as net metering rules change and electricity prices keep climbing, the value proposition isn’t as clear as it once was. Instead of sending extra power back to the grid, homeowners are…
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DefenseNews

NATO to study what-if scenarios that could cause Arctic conflict with Russia

BRUSSELS — NATO nations are sending troops to Norway for a cold-weather exercise this week, as alliance officials kick off a yearslong analysis into causes for conflict in the Arctic. As part of the planning effort, a U.S. and Norwegian-led research task force will compile a report by 2029 under the name “High North Scenarios for Wargaming and Analysis — Winter Storm 2030.” Beyond the lead…
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