February 2026

Washington just turned up the pressure on crypto, and the message came bluntly when US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told companies unwilling to follow new rules they could “move to El Salvador.” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says…

In crypto, it’s not just prices getting cooked. Everyone is feeling the heat. Crypto exchange Gemini announced it will exit the UK, European Union, and Australia while cutting about 25% of its workforce. The move comes as crypto trading…

At least 18 miners were killed on Thursday in a powerful explosion at an illegal rat-hole coal mine in the East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, officials said, as rescue efforts continue amid fears more workers remain trapped…

Barrick Gold Corp. is considering a potential initial public offering (IPO) for its U.S.-based assets as part of a broader strategic push to unlock value and sharpen operational focus, its Chief Executive Officer confirmed on Wednesday. The…

Silver prices fell sharply again on Tuesday, extending recent losses as heightened volatility continued to unsettle precious metals markets. The decline comes amid fluctuating global cues, shifting interest rate expectations, and ongoing…

A long-running effort to bring mining giants Glencore and Rio Tinto together came to an abrupt end within a single day, underscoring the complexity and sensitivity of mega-mergers in the global resources sector. Sources familiar with the…

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Or support our Kickstarter campaign! Washington, D.C. — Today, the Sierra Club released a new tracker which shows that while Americans are grappling…

Sen. Mark Warner says he feels stuck in “crypto hell” as the Senate tries to restart talks on a long-delayed crypto market structure bill. Bitcoin and Ethereum barely moved after the comments, which tells us traders already expect…

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Or support our Kickstarter campaign! We already knew that Waymo was going to be entering several new markets in 2026. With the company raising $16…

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Or support our Kickstarter campaign! On January 30, 2026, the state of Michigan filed suit against several major fossil fuel companies — including…