WordCamp Europe is now seeking a host city for its 2026 event. Teams with experience organizing one or more WordCamps in a European city are encouraged to apply. Although hosting the world’s largest WordPress event may seem challenging, applicants will have the support of an experienced core organizing team. The organizing team will work …
Cross-Border Digital Ruble Payments May Become a Reality in 2026
Generalized international settlements using the Russian digital ruble will not be available until 2026, according to statements from Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market. Aksakov stated that in 2025, authorities plan to expand the current pilot stage to implement these transactions within Russia. Subsequently, they will generalize and test […]
Bank of America Predicts Bullish Trend for Silver, Prices to Hit $35/oz by 2026
Bank of America (BOFA) forecasts a bullish trend for silver, anticipating an increase in prices through the latter half of 2024 into 2025. BOFA analysts project silver prices to average $ 35/oz by 2026, compared to the current spot price of $ 29.19/oz. This optimistic outlook is driven by expectations of an end …
Crypto, AI and Data Centers Could Double Energy Consumption in 2026
The aggregated demand for energy from crypto, artificial intelligence (AI), and traditional data centers could double in 2026. According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the consumption growth might mean adding a country like Sweden (in the best case) or Germany (in the worst case) to the global energy demand. Crypto, AI, […]
Standard Chartered’s Research Predicts Ethereum to Hit $8K by 2026 and Eyes $35K Long-Term
Ethereum might soar to $ 8,000 by 2026, suggests a fresh investors memo penned by Standard Chartered’s lead on forex and crypto research. Geoffrey Kendrick, alongside his analytical squad at the bank, pinpointed Ethereum’s stronghold in smart contracts, gaming, and tokenization as the driving forces behind its projected price surge. A New Era for …