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B2Gold’s (TSX: BTO, NYSE-A: BTG) Goose mine, part of the Back River Gold District in Nunavut, has officially reached commercial production three months after making its first pour. Shares surged. Commenting on the milestone, CEO Clive Johnson said: “The Goose mine will be a cornerstone of B2Gold’s production base and demonstrates the strength of our construction and operating teams worldwide.” According to the Vancouver-based gold miner, it declared commercial production at Goose following an internal commercial production measure of 30 consecutive days of mill throughput averaging 65% or greater, based on a design capacity of 4,000 tonnes per day (t/d). From …
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B2Gold (TSX: BTO; NYSE-A: BTG) said it began underground production at its flagship Fekola mine in Mali immediately after receiving approval from the government. The stock rose. The approval, which took effect Wednesday, follows a week of negotiations in Mali’s capital, Bamako, between B2Gold executives and key Malian officials including Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga. B2Gold and Mali both remain committed to an agreement signed in September related to the ongoing operation and governance of the Fekola complex, according to a statement issued late Wednesday. Underground development work at the mine – including the installation of all required infrastructure – star…
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B2Gold (TSX:BTO) (NYSE AMERICAN: BTG) is open to mergers and acquisitions but may hold off until 2026, when management expects the market to assign greater value to its fully ramped-up Goose mine in Nunavut and the Fekola Regional project in Mali, President and CEO Clive Johnson said this week at Forum Americas in Colorado Springs. Johnson’s comments come as B2Gold joins a sector seeing a surge of deal-making in 2025, with Australian and Canadian miners driving consolidation. Recent transactions include Equinox Gold’s merger with Calibre Mining, Northern Star’s purchase of De Grey Mining, and Torex Gold’s acquisition of Prime Mining. Analysts at Jefferies no…
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B2Gold (TSX: BTO, NYSE-A: BTG) says it has poured first gold from the Goose mine in Nunavut. The mine, part of the Back River gold district, becomes the company’s fourth producing mine and its first Canadian operating asset. “The commencement of gold production at the Goose mine marks an exciting step in B2Gold’s history, further diversifying and adding to the quality of the company’s existing global operating portfolio,” Clive Johnson, B2Gold’s CEO, stated in a press release earlier this week. “We look forward to many years of safe and successful production at the Goose mine, as well as further unlocking the value of the entire Back River gold district,” he added…
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Aster’s native token, ASTER, surged 1,650% in its first 24 hours of trading and reached $0.528, according to platform reports. Trading volume for the token in that window was listed at $345 million, and the launch reportedly drew 330,000 new wallets. Rapid User Growth And Liquidity According to on-chain data and platform disclosures, Aster’s total value locked jumped from $660 million to $1 billion shortly after launch. The platform claims total users of 1.848 million, with seven-day new user additions hitting 617,379. Reports show daily figures of 53,332 new users and $1.50 billion in 24-hour trading volume. The debut also included a Binance Alpha listing within hou…
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Log in to today's North American session Market wrap for September 2 North American markets reopened today after the US and Canadian Labor Day holidays, which saw global Markets trade in super thin volumes. Action did pick-up with the latest run on UK Gilts (UK Gov. Bonds), which have prompted another wave of selling in global long-term yields. After Spain and France in the past two weeks, it is now the Gilts that have seen their yields rise sharply, dragging upwards the Japanese 20 and 30Y Yields to their highest since 1999. I strongly invite you to check out our latest piece to know more on why government yields are rising so much despite rumours of Interest rate cu…
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Bakkt Holdings filed Form S-3 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on 26 June 2025 to raise up to $1 billion for its ambitious new Bitcoin strategy. Originally launched in 2018 by Intercontinental Exchange as a pioneer in Bitcoin futures, Bakkt is set to transform into a “pure-play crypto infrastructure company,” according to Bakkt Co-CEO Akshay Naheta. “In June 2025 we updated our investment policy to enable us to allocate capital into Bitcoin and other digital assets as part of our broader treasury and corporate strategy, subject to market conditions and the anticipated liquidity needs of the business,” the company stated in the filing. “We may acquire Bit…
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Get your money out of Morpho and Euler! That’s the unfortunate clarion call when Bitcoin, Ethereum, and some of the top cryptos to buy dangerously plunged to crucial support levels. It is a worrying message that only raises more questions than answers. How come? Morpho and Euler are nothing but blue-chip DeFi protocols cumulatively managing over $1 billion of assets, at least before the Balancer disaster on November 3. Big money or not, on X, one analyst thinks the liquidity crunch that Balancer-forking dapps, not only on Ethereum but also on the BNB Smart Chain and Ethereum layer-2s, is a cause for concern. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 …
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One of Ethereum’s leading DeFi protocols, Balancer, which also functions as an established automated market maker (AMM) on the network, suffered a significant exploit today (November 3), resulting in losses exceeding $70M. On-chain data shows that multiple Balancer liquidity pools were drained in rapid succession, with the stolen tokens quickly transferred to a newly created wallet controlled by the attacker. Multiple blockchain analysts have released an update on the Balancer breach within the last hour. As of now, over $128 million has been drained by the hacker across multiple chains to which the Balancer protocol is forked. Over $99M has now been stolen from Et…
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Unfortunately, crypto hacks happen all the time. Every time funds are stolen from a top-tier dApp, it becomes a huge morale dent for users and developers. The Bybit hack garnered negative press but subsided quickly when the exchange assured the community that it would continue processing transactions regardless of the $1.3 billion loss. Today, however, is yet another sad day for Balancer and DeFi. Earlier today, Balancer, one of the OG DeFi protocols, was hit (again), and the results are bad, not for the dapp but for the entire DeFi scene and Ethereum layer-2s. Before today, Balancer managed over $775 million, but the protocol is quickly bleeding. They also promis…
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Balancer, a major DeFi protocol, has suffered a significant exploit, with approximately $116 million drained from protocol vaults. On-chain data shows large, unusual outflows from Balancer’s “0xBA1…BF2C8” address to an external wallet, including 6,587 WETH (~$24.5M), 6,851 osETH (~$26.9M), and 4,260 wstETH (~$19.3M). The scale and nature of the transfers point to a coordinated attack involving high-value assets across multiple vaults. Balancer has since confirmed the breach, stating that “around 7:48 AM UTC, an exploit affected Balancer V2 Composable Stable Pools.” According to the team, these pools have been live for several years, and some were outside the pause windo…
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Balancer, one of the most established decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols with more than $700 million in total value locked (TVL), appears to have suffered a serious exploit, adding fresh stress to an industry still grappling with security concerns. Early on-chain evidence indicates that attackers drained assets across multiple chains, with losses now exceeding $98 million, making this one of the largest DeFi breaches of 2025 so far. The attack appears to have targeted Balancer liquidity pools, siphoning high-value assets including wrapped ETH and liquid-staking derivatives through coordinated cross-chain movements. Initial wallet traces show funds rapidly routed thr…
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Leading Chainlink crypto oracle rival BAND Protocol has revealed a mega integration with Arc – is BAND price set for a comeback in November? Band’s data feeds are now live on Circle’s Arc testnet, giving developers an early way to tap on-chain price data as BAND shows a small lift on the charts. Band Protocol said on Monday that it has connected its price oracles to Arc’s public testnet. The first feed provides USDC/USD data for teams building stablecoin-focused finance tools. The rollout went live on November 10 and is described as an initial step before adding support for more assets as Arc moves toward mainnet. Band Protocol states that the integration is designed…
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Bank of America (BofA) has raised its copper price forecasts, pointing to widespread mine disruptions and steady demand as the metal tightens across global markets. The bank now expects copper to average $11,313 per tonne in 2026, an 11% upgrade from its prior estimate, and $13,501 in 2027, up 12.5%. Strategists forecast a peak of $15,000 per tonne ($6.80 per pound). Supply squeeze deepens BofA analysts flagged ongoing setbacks at some of the world’s largest mines, including Grasberg in Indonesia, El Teniente in Chile, and Kamoa-Kakula in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Additional pressure stems from delays at Teck’s Quebrada Blanca II project in Chile and th…
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Investors looking to ride the artificial intelligence wave should combine traditional tech exposure with commodities, according to Bank of America Corp. (BofA) strategists. The bank highlights that the rapid buildout of AI-driven data centers is fueling demand for energy and raw materials, particularly copper. AI’s growing appetite for copper “Artificial intelligence devours commodities,” wrote BofA’s team led by Michael Hartnett. The strategists argue that owning commodities stocks offers a cheaper, more diversified way to gain exposure to the AI boom compared to expensive mega-cap tech names. With miners already outperforming big tech benchmarks, BofA sees t…
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Log in to our mid-week North American Markets overview, where we examine the current themes in North America and provide an overview of indices and currency performances. This week finally lands some fundamental change for the currency space, and this will influence Markets for the time to come. After North American Central Banks holding due to tariffs uncertainty, the latest round of data provided what they needed for their decision-making: The Bank of Canada cuts its main rate to 2.50% after its last cut in March 2025. The change in policy reflects mounting evidence of economic weakness — Canadian GDP keeps contracting with the Q2 numbers and August saw a steep 60K jo…
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The Canadian dollar has posted small gains on Wednesday. In the North American session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3762, up 0.17% on the day. BoC reduces rates to 2.5% There were no surprises from the Bank of Canada, which lowered its policy rate by a quarter-point to 2.5%, its lowest level since July 2022. This was the first time the Bank of Canada lowered rates since March, as it was forced to respond to signs of weakness in the economy and lower inflation. The rate statement said that a rate cut was justified, given that the economy had weakened and there was less upside risk to inflation. The US tariffs were expected to have a further dampening effect on economic act…
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Most Read: Gold's (XAU/USD) Whipsaw Price Action a Sign that Bulls are Back at the Table. $3400/oz Up Next? The Bank of England's (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday, August 7, 2025, is an important moment for the UK economy. Everyone is watching closely for the BoE's decision on interest rates and updated economic forecasts. The current Bank Rate is 4.25%, after cuts in February and May 2025. Most analysts and market predictions expect a 0.25% cut, bringing the rate down to 4.00%. This move would show the BoE continuing to take a more supportive approach to help the UK economy adjust to current challenges including the labor market. …
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Andrew Bailey, the Bank of England (BoE) Governor has dramatically softened his stance on stabelcoins. Talking to the Financial Times on 1 October 2025, Bailey said that it would be “wrong to be against stablecoins as a matter of principle.” Stablecoins are digital tokens designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to traditional currencies like the British Pound at a one-to-one ratio. And unlike Bitcoin, stabelcoins can offer stability while offering benefits of digital transactions. Hence, Bailey’s latest comments could finally indicate UK’s acceptance of stablecoins. Especially since industry analysts at Citigroup predict this market could explode to $4 tri…
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The British pound has posted losses on Thursday. In the North American session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.3551, down 0.54% on the day. Bank of England maintains rates at 4% The Bank of England stayed on the sidelines at today's meeting, maintaining interest rates at 4.0%. This followed a quarter-point cut in August. The decision was anticipated by the markets and the British pound is showing limited movement. The 7-2 vote saw two members vote for a quarter-point cut. Last month's decision to lower rates was decided by a 5-4 vote and took an unprecedented two rounds. The split votes reflect dissension within the BoE with regard to the Bank's future monetary policy. The Bo…
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The pound reacted with a slight decline to the Bank of England's decision to keep the interest rate at 4%. The regulator also left open the prospect of a further rate cut later this year due to growing concerns about a resurgence of inflation. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 7–2 on Thursday to keep rates unchanged. Swati Dhingra and Alan Taylor, long-time supporters of a dovish stance, backed another quarter-point cut. Economists had expected such a decision and a split vote. In its accompanying statement, the Bank of England noted that inflation remains above the 2% target and that there is a risk of further acceleration. The regulator also stressed that it is close…
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First of all, I want to note that demand for the British currency rose on Thursday. For the last three weeks, the pound sterling has only been declining, but today it is rising. Perhaps the Bank of England made a "hawkish" decision or hinted at a longer maintenance of the interest rate at its current level? What else could have happened at the meeting if the pound had been rising after falling for three weeks straight amid a somewhat contradictory news backdrop? At first glance, the outcomes of the BoE meeting leave one confused. The pound sterling, which has recently fallen on any given factor—even reacting to Rachel Reeves' triple comments about the need to raise taxes …
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After Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene indicated that she is considering keeping interest rates unchanged at least until March next year, the British pound came under pressure. Greene believes that current policy is not restrictive enough to overcome persistent price pressures. Speaking Monday at the Society of Professional Economists conference in London, Greene said there are now good reasons to skip several rounds of rate cuts. In her view, premature monetary easing could undermine efforts to contain inflation and lead to the need for more aggressive tightening later. Such a scenario would not only erode confidence in the central bank but could also trigger fi…
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According to media reports, the Bank of England is preparing to introduce exceptions to its proposed restrictions on stablecoins — a move signaling a shift in approach as the UK faces growing pressure to remain competitive with US crypto regulations. The UK's central bank reportedly intends to grant exemptions to certain firms, including cryptocurrency exchanges that need to hold large amounts of stablecoins, and to permit the use of stablecoins as settlement assets within its experimental Digital Securities Sandbox. This decision is expected to mark a significant step toward integrating cryptocurrencies into the UK's traditional financial system. Allowing exemptions …
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The Bank of England may implement another round of monetary policy easing in 2025, following the Federal Reserve's lead. However, this will mark the fourth rate cut for the BoE this year (the FOMC has reduced rates three times). It is worth noting that at the beginning of the year, Andrew Bailey repeatedly stated that the central bank planned four rate cuts, so there is little left to fulfill this "plan." The British central bank could have cut rates at its last meeting in early November. However, the "hawks" prevailed in the vote, 5-4. Market participants expected more "hawks" to vote on the MPC, so immediately after the November meeting, expectations of a December rate …
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