How Much Has the Iran War Cost the US? Defence Secretary Puts a Number on It

The war against Iran has run up a heavy bill for the United States, now pegged at $37.5 billion. The estimate, delivered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, arrives as US strikes on Iran continue for an 11th straight night. US Defence Secretary Puts Iran War Cost at $37.5 Billion Hegseth presented the figure to the
Digital Chamber Sues Illinois Over 0.2% Crypto Tax Law

The Digital Chamber sued the Illinois Department of Revenue on Tuesday, asking a Sangamon County court to strike down the state’s new Digital Asset Tax Act before it takes effect. The trade group represents more than 250 blockchain firms. It argues the 0.2% levy unfairly singles out digital assets based on the technology used to
Hut 8 Stock Surges Up to 200% in 2026 as Bitcoin Mining Unit Struggles

Hut 8 stock is up 202% in 2026 on AI hyperscaler deals, but its bitcoin mining spinoff keeps losing value.
S&P Dow Jones New Crypto Index Snubs Bitcoin, Not a Revenue-Generating Protocol

S&P Dow Jones' new S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index excludes Bitcoin, citing its revenue-generation requirement for inclusion.
Kospi Jumps 5% as Asian Chipmakers Rebound From AI Selloff

Kospi surged 5.36% and Nikkei 225 gained 1.95% Wednesday as Asian chipmakers extend last week's AI selloff rebound.









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