KrossKinetic/all_news_finance_jsonl huggingface dataset:
Bitcoin halts volatility at $23K as BTC hodlers see mass return to profit
Bitcoin hodlers are split over where BTC price will go next.
(cointelegraph.com, 2023-01-24T16:34:16.605Z)
Uganda begins oil drilling, hopes for production by 2025
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Oil drilling has begun in a Chinese-operated field in Uganda and the East African country expects to start production by 2025, an official said Tuesday. The spokesman for Uganda's ministry of energy and mineral development, Solomon Muyita, said the beginning of drilling at the Kingfisher oil field in the Kikuube district was “a significant stride” toward achieving commercial oil production. 
(apnews.com, 2023-01-24T16:26:07.465Z)
U.S. oil & gas M&A hit 17-year low; big firms dominate deals-report
U.S. oil and gas deal-making declined by 13% last year to $58 billion compared to 2021, according to energy technology firm Enverus, with the volume of activity hitting its lowest level since 2005 as buyers became more choosy about asset purchases.
(reuters.com, 2023-01-24T14:51:47.366Z)
After the Failure Of Their Stablecoin Experiment, Iran And Russia Will Inevitably Adopt Bitcoin
With their newly-announced stablecoin experiment doomed to fail, Russia and Iran will soon learn Bitcoin is the solution that they want.
(bitcoinmagazine.com, 2023-01-24T13:19:53.209Z)
Ask your MP to increase mileage rates
The UK is one of the most expensive places to drive a car. And every day, tens of thousands of people rely on a car to do their job.

While prices at the pumps keep rising, the mileage rates to reimburse workers who need a car to do their job haven't increased in over a decade.

Email your MP and ask them to help increase mileage rates. 
(org.uk, 2023-01-24T12:58:26.241Z)
Exclusive: Binance moved $346 mln for seized crypto exchange Bitzlato, data show
Crypto giant Binance processed almost $346 million in bitcoin for the Bitzlato digital currency exchange, whose founder was arrested by U.S. authorities last week for allegedly running a "money laundering engine," blockchain data seen by Reuters show.
(reuters.com, 2023-01-24T12:50:27.804Z)
Oil Refining Margins Are Sounding the Alarm, Again
The WTI ‘3-2-1 crack spread’ touched a three-month high of $42 a barrel — and that could be worrisome for consumers.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-01-24T12:39:20.521Z)
The Case for the Federal Reserve to Pause Right Now
Growth in the money supply has contracted for the first time since at least before 1960, which should drag inflation even lower in coming months.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-01-24T12:15:02.859Z)
OPEC+ Delegates Expect February Panel to Recommend Steady Output
OPEC+ delegates said they expect an advisory committee of ministers to recommend keeping oil production levels unchanged when they meet next week amid a tentative recovery in global demand.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-01-24T11:51:49.476Z)
Microsoft Earnings Fell Last Quarter Amid Economic Concerns
The software giant’s revenue growth slowed to a more than six-year low as demand for cloud services cooled.
(wsj.com, 2023-01-24T10:59:05.819Z)
Norway plans to offer record number of Arctic oil, gas exploration blocks
Norway on Tuesday said it plans to offer energy firms a record number of oil and gas exploration blocks in the Arctic as it seeks to prolong its hydrocarbon production, while green campaigners criticised the risk to the environment.
(reuters.com, 2023-01-24T10:22:03.288Z)
Elon Musk tells court Google had 'standing interest' in buying Tesla, encouraging him to take it private with Saudis
Tesla CEO Elon Musk testified that Google's interest in buying the carmaker encouraged him to try taking it private, turning to the Saudis for funds.
(businessinsider.com, 2023-01-24T10:00:48.728Z)
Jim Cramer Pours Cold Water on Recent Bitcoin (BTC) Gains
Jim Cramer has poured cold water on the most recent Bitcoin rally, urging investors to ditch it for gold
(cryptopanic.com, 2023-01-24T07:17:41.542Z)
Cryptoverse: Bitcoin investors take control
Paranoid? The domino downfall of FTX and other crypto custodians is enough to make the most trusting investor grab their bitcoin and shove it under the mattress.
(reuters.com, 2023-01-24T06:33:51.167Z)
Ken Griffin’s Citadel Churns Out $16 Billion
Ken Griffin’s Citadel churned out a record $16 billion in profit for clients last year, outperforming the rest of the industry and one of history’s most successful financial plays. Valerie Tytel reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
(bloomberg.com, 2023-01-24T06:31:22.033Z)
XRP Price Prediction: Key Upside Break Could Trigger Rally To $0.5
Ripple is rising steadily above the $0.380 resistance zone against the US Dollar. XRP price could rise further if it clears the $0.4320 resistance zone.
(newsbtc.com, 2023-01-24T06:29:24.048Z)
Sanctions-Proof Yuan to Putin’s Rescue After Oil Cap Hits Budget
The price cap on Russian crude oil exports is starving President Vladimir Putin’s budget of income, though it likely won’t force him to ratchet down spending for years thanks to a $45 billion buffer of yuan reserves.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-01-24T04:35:43.903Z)
Bank funding for renewables stagnates vs oil and gas - report
The share of bank finance going to renewable energy rather than fossil fuels has little changed in six years, raising questions about how fast lenders are pushing energy clients to become greener, according to research published Tuesday.
(reuters.com, 2023-01-24T02:37:19.632Z)
Oil steady as China reopening is balanced by economic concerns
Crude oil prices were steady on Tuesday as concerns about a global economic slowdown and expected build in U.S. oil inventories were offset by hopes of a fuel demand recovery from top importer China.
(reuters.com, 2023-01-24T02:23:53.875Z)
SEC’s ‘one-dimensional’ approach is slowing Bitcoin progress: Grayscale CEO
The CEO of cryptocurrency asset management firm Grayscale Investments, Michael Sonnenshein, slammed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its conduct enforcing regulation on the crypto industry calling its approach “one-dimensional.”
(cointelegraph.com, 2023-01-24T02:17:17.885Z)
UK Asks Households to Reduce Power For Second Day as Wind Fades
The UK’s grid operator asked three reserve coal units to be ready to supply power and consumers to curb demand on Tuesday, as it tries for a second consecutive day to plug the gap left by a dearth of wind generation.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-01-24T01:35:57.338Z)
DOJ Poised to Sue Google Over Digital Ad Market Dominance
The US Justice Department is poised to sue Alphabet Inc.’s Google as soon as Tuesday regarding the search giant’s dominance over the digital advertising market, according to people familiar with the matter.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-01-24T00:44:48.687Z)
Norway's Supreme Court hears Arctic snow crab case affecting oil, minerals
Norway's Supreme Court on Tuesday began hearing arguments on whether EU ships can fish for snow crab off the Arctic islands north of Norway, in a case that could decide who has the right to explore for oil and minerals in the region.
(reuters.com, 2023-01-24T00:23:03.830Z)
Bankrupt Lender BlockFi to Sell Bitcoin Mining Machine-Backed Loans
Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi Inc. plans to sell about $160 million of loans backed by around 68,000 Bitcoin mining machines, according to two people familiar with the matter.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-01-23T23:03:49.282Z)
U.S. energy chief says Biden would veto House Republican bill on oil reserve
President Joe Biden will veto a bill by U.S. House of Representatives Republicans on the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) if it passes Congress, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said on Monday.
(reuters.com, 2023-01-23T22:24:16.151Z)
Stablecoin data points to ‘healthy appetite’ from bulls and possible Bitcoin rally to $25K 
Bitcoin price continues to press higher this week as demand for stablecoins and a key BTC price metric suggests bulls have a “healthy appetite.” 
(cointelegraph.com, 2023-01-23T22:15:24.643Z)
Bitcoin Puell Multiple Leaves Bear Zone, Bull Rally Here?
On-chain data shows the annual rate of change in the Bitcoin Puell Multiple has exited the bear market zone, a sign that a bull rally may be here.
(newsbtc.com, 2023-01-23T21:17:11.132Z)
TABLE-Colombia's oil output up 3.11% on year-on-year basis in November
Colombia's crude oil production in November 2022 rose 3.11% versus the same month a year earlier, the government said on Monday, pushing output to the highest level since April 2020. Oil output was up to an average of 771,008 barrels per day (bpd) in November 2022, compared...
(reuters.com, 2023-01-23T20:27:34.706Z)
UPDATE 1-Guyana in talks with Qatar, UK, UAE and India on oil exploration
Guyana is in talks with Qatar, Britain, the United Arab Emirates and India on the possibility of allocating offshore blocks for oil and gas exploration under a bidding round this year, President Irfaan Ali said on Monday.
(reuters.com, 2023-01-23T20:26:11.880Z)
US to Boost Pressure on China to Stop Importing Iran Oil, Envoy Says
The US said it will increase pressure on China to stop buying Iranian oil, as the White House seeks to enforce sanctions aimed at curbing the Islamic Republic’s nuclear activities.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-01-23T20:25:54.872Z)
Editorial: Soaring utility bill? Blame the instability of fossil fuels
Across California utility bills are skyrocketing as natural gas prices spike. The volatility underscores the need to shift quickly to renewable energy.
(latimes.com, 2023-01-23T20:10:46.007Z)
Bitcoin miners’ worst days may have passed, but a few key hurdles remain
Bitcoin’s improving price is reducing pressure on exasperated BTC miners, but data shows plenty of challenges remain for the industry. 
(cointelegraph.com, 2023-01-23T20:02:43.535Z)
Price analysis 1/23: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, DOGE, ADA, MATIC, DOT
Bitcoin and the S&P 500 could remain bullish leading into the Federal Reserve meeting on Feb. 1. 
(cointelegraph.com, 2023-01-23T19:00:48.358Z)
China tightens grip as dominant LNG buyer with long-term deals
Sinopec leads way with Chinese companies locking in 40% of recent contracts
(nikkei.com, 2023-01-23T18:53:29.774Z)
Bitcoin price stays near $23K as data shows hodlers not selling BTC
Nothing has succeeded in bringing BTC price down so far, with Bitcoin hodlers also refusing to cash out.
(cointelegraph.com, 2023-01-23T18:04:08.927Z)
Tell President Biden: Take bold action to end all future oil and gas leasing on our public lands!
Submit your comment, then support our fight with a 3x matched gift.
(nrdc.org, 2023-01-23T16:25:31.760Z)
White House Uses GOP Oil Bills to Go on Gasoline-Price Offensive
US gasoline prices are back on the agenda in Washington as both political parties go on the offensive. And this time it’s Democrats using them as a cudgel against Republicans.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-01-23T16:07:17.405Z)
Russia ramps up January oil exports, India remains top buyer
Urals and KEBCO crude oil loadings from Russia's Baltic ports of Primorsk and Ust-Luga are set to rise by 50% this month from December as sellers try to meet strong demand in Asia and benefit from rising global energy prices, traders said and Reuters calculations showed.
(reuters.com, 2023-01-23T15:23:34.511Z)
Bitcoin (BTC) Continues Strong Start to 2023, Hits $23k, Analysts Divided on Rally
Over the weekend, Bitcoin (BTC) rallied above $23k. A bull trap or bull market? Find out what analysts and indicators are saying.
(dailycoin.com, 2023-01-23T14:13:13.034Z)
Bitcoin miner Argo regains compliance with Nasdaq minimum bid price rule
Bitcoin mining firm Argo Blockchain has regained stock listing compliance with Nasdaq, managing to maintain its shares at $1 for 10 consecutive days by Jan. 13.
(cointelegraph.com, 2023-01-23T14:05:18.789Z)
Japan PM says country on the brink over falling birth rate
Fumio Kishida says Japan is on the verge of not being able to function.
(bbc.com, 2023-01-23T13:56:14.039Z)
Ohio calls natural gas 'green energy', sparking new climate fight
Dark money, a $60 million bribery scandal, and the oil and gas industry’s connection to Ohio’s 'green' natural gas bill.
(grid.news, 2023-01-23T13:55:50.500Z)
Column: Investors surge back into oil on rising economic optimism
Portfolio investors have piled back into petroleum futures and options at the fastest rate for more than two years as concerns about a global business cycle downturn have eased.
(reuters.com, 2023-01-23T13:51:25.027Z)
Cathie Wood: Ark dumps 500K GBTC shares, adds Coinbase stock as Bitcoin recovers 40%
GBTC could grow 100% by mid 2023 if Bitcoin price recovery continues.
(cointelegraph.com, 2023-01-23T12:48:31.137Z)
Russia's Weekly Oil Exports Slump Back Down After Surge
Shipments in the week to Jan. 20 lost almost all the gain seen the previous seven days
(bloomberg.com, 2023-01-23T12:26:12.041Z)
Investors Are Bullish on Oil, But They Like Copper Even More
Time for some commodity reflation?
(bloomberg.com, 2023-01-23T12:22:53.838Z)
Physical oil market starts year with a rally on China demand, Russia sanctions
Crude oil prices in much of the world's physical markets have started the year with a rally amid signs of more buying from China after it eased COVID-19 restrictions and concern that sanctions on Russia could tighten supply.
(reuters.com, 2023-01-23T11:53:04.369Z)
Germany Still Years Away From Replacing Russian Gas Capacity
Germany is still years from substituting Russian pipeline gas imports with liquefied natural gas capacities, according to estimates by the country’s Economy Ministry.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-01-23T10:57:06.906Z)
The Yes Bank court ruling undermines the concept of loss-absorbing AT-1 bonds
Emerging India can ill-afford a precedent that undermines the concept of loss-absorbing AT-1 bonds
(livemint.com, 2023-01-23T10:54:44.656Z)
BTC metrics exit capitulation — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin divides analysts as BTC price action holds new levels.
(cointelegraph.com, 2023-01-23T10:31:10.773Z)
Just as savings rates were being driven up, the brakes are on
Many banks and building societies are rowing back on their best offers: so grab them while you can
(theguardian.com, 2023-01-23T09:11:36.179Z)
Are Big Players No Longer Interested In Bitcoin?
Bitcoin prices are trending higher, but big players appear hesitant to buy into the current rally as it has been the case in the last bullish cycle.
(newsbtc.com, 2023-01-23T09:00:49.692Z)
COP28 climate team queried over ties to national oil company
The UN is inquiring if the climate team is independent of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, as both are headed by the same person.
(politico.eu, 2023-01-23T08:20:43.829Z)
Oil prices subdued; outlook positive on Chinese demand hopes
Energy markets could be tighter in 2023, especially if the Chinese economy recovers and the Russian oil industry struggles under sanctions
(livemint.com, 2023-01-23T07:35:27.151Z)
Brazil and Argentina to discuss common currency
Both presidents emphasized the need for a good relationship between Argentina and Brazil to strengthen regional integration, according to the article.
(cnbc.com, 2023-01-23T07:19:35.933Z)
Japan's finance minister warns of severe finances as BOJ struggles to contain yields
Japan's public debt is more than double its annual economic output, by far the heaviest burden in the industrialized world.
(cnbc.com, 2023-01-23T07:13:01.921Z)
Bitcoin price surge: Breakthrough or bull trap? Pundits weigh in
The impressive price surge Bitcoin (BTC) could be “short-lived,” some analysts warn, while others have labeled the sentiment as typical bear behavior. 
(cointelegraph.com, 2023-01-23T06:15:01.177Z)
Germany says Russia oil embargo would be ‘manageable’
The country could end its oil dependence on Russia in a matter of days, Germany’s Climate and Economy Minister Robert Habeck suggests.
(politico.eu, 2023-01-23T03:53:43.825Z)
Oil settles mixed after hitting 7-week high on strong China outlook
Oil prices settled mixed on Monday, retreating as investors cashed in on a jump to a seven-week high on optimism about a possible recovery in demand of top oil importer China as the economy recovers this year from pandemic lockdowns.
(reuters.com, 2023-01-23T01:20:33Z)
Bitcoin derivatives data shows room for BTC price to move higher this week
BTC choices knowledge counsel that the Bitcoin worth rally nonetheless has legs, even with wider financial considerations rising and the potential of a short pause within the crypto market rally. S…
(cnewsbreak.com, 2023-01-23T00:47:56.140Z)
US Authorities Charge Mango Markets Attacker — Defendant Arrested, Detained in Puerto Rico – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.S. authorities have charged the alleged attacker who stole $116 million from crypto trading platform Mango Markets.
(bitcoin.com, 2023-01-23T00:47:00.183Z)
Bitcoin derivatives data shows room for BTC price to move higher this week
BTC options data suggests that Bitcoin could continue to rally this week. 
(cointelegraph.com, 2023-01-23T00:46:07.937Z)
U.S. Treasury team heading to China in February to prepare Yellen's trip -sources
A team of U.S. Treasury officials will visit China in February to prepare for a visit by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, two sources familiar with the plans told Reuters on Thursday.
(reuters.com, 2023-01-23T00:42:03.481Z)
China Is Still The Biggest Driver Of Oil Prices | OilPrice.com
The economic growth in China has been and will continue to be a key factor in global oil demand, capable of moving oil prices in either direction.
(oilprice.com, 2023-01-23T00:05:52.809Z)
Sunrise Charlotte, Asheville, and Durham Joint Response to NCUC Order on Carbon Plan
On December 30, the North Carolina Utilities Commissioners (NCUC) authorized Duke Energy to build new fracked gas plants. NCUC’s order…
(medium.com, 2023-01-22T23:21:45.600Z)
These market-beating fundies see boom times for oil and gas
Regal Resources’ 55 per cent return elevated it to the best Australian strategy in any category last year. This is how the top managers from Totus, 4D and Lazard beat the market.
(afr.com, 2023-01-22T21:52:13.910Z)
Amazon, Facing Questions Over Workplace Safety, Also Probed on Bank Dealings
The U.S. government is looking into whether Amazon.com Inc. might have misled lenders about its workplace safety record to obtain credit, using a law stemming from the savings-and-loan crisis in a legal move a lawyer for the company called “unprecedented.”
(wsj.com, 2023-01-22T21:41:57.165Z)
Bitcoin price consolidation opens the door for APE, MANA, AAVE and FIL to move higher
Bitcoin price is cooling off, but a bounce off underlying support could trigger further upside from APE, MANA, AAVE and FIL.
(cointelegraph.com, 2023-01-22T21:31:12.412Z)
Puri pins fuel price cut hope on stable oil - Times of India
India Business News: Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday “requested” state-run oil companies to consider reducing fuel prices if international crude prices stabilise
(indiatimes.com, 2023-01-22T17:28:25.356Z)
EXCLUSIVE Greece to borrow up to 8 bln euros from bond markets in 2023
Greece plans to raise up to 8 billion euros ($7.91 billion) from debt markets in 2023 by issuing new short- and long-term issues, two government sources told Reuters on Tuesday.
(reuters.com, 2023-01-22T16:24:20.201Z)
Puri hopes for cut in petrol prices no sooner oil firms recoup past losses
Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday hoped petrol prices will be reduced no sooner state-owned oil companies recoup past losses.
(business-standard.com, 2023-01-22T15:53:00.077Z)
Canada's energy jobs transition bill sparks discord in oil heartland
In Canada's western oil patch, controversy is raging over federal government legislation intended to help the fossil fuel labour force transition to a greener economy, but union and community leaders are warning politicization of the Just Transition bill obscures the needs of workers.
(reuters.com, 2023-01-22T15:40:34.206Z)
France’s CGT Union Plans Strike This Week in Energy Sector
The energy branch of France’s CGT union called for a 48-hour strike starting Jan. 26 as well as a 72-hour action from Feb. 6, in addition to the day of coordinated protests labor unions have agreed on for Jan. 31.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-01-22T15:39:13.640Z)
Metrics indicate bullish sentiment as illiquid Bitcoin supply reaches 80%
MVRV-Z and Realized Price charts agree that the market bottom has been reached.
(cryptoslate.com, 2023-01-22T15:17:33.285Z)
Microsoft Faces the Highest Bar in Tech
The company’s plan to lay off 10,000 workers shows the pressure it is under from Wall Street to keep margins high.
(wsj.com, 2023-01-22T15:16:36.829Z)
Natural gas prices have crashed 50% in less than a month, and now an energy CEO is ringing the alarm
Chesapeake Energy CEO Nick Dell'Osso wants to avoid a repeat of the 2014 shale bust by limiting the supply of natural gas.
(businessinsider.com, 2023-01-22T14:40:01.573Z)
India increasing domestic oil and gas exploration: Hardeep Singh Puri
India, the world's third largest energy consumer, is increasing domestic oil and gas exploration, diversifying import basket, switching to alternate sources and using gas and green hydrogen as a pathway to energy transition and security, Oil
(business-standard.com, 2023-01-22T13:51:41.421Z)
Debt Deflation Warnings, Shibarium Buzz Sees SHIB Rise, Former FTX US President Talks SBF, and More — Week in Review – The Weekly Bitcoin News
"The Price of Tomorrow" author Jeff Booth has warned of debt deflation and a "great depression on steroids."
(bitcoin.com, 2023-01-22T13:45:53.280Z)
Fed Sets Course for Milder Interest-Rate Rise in February
Officials could begin deliberations at their coming meeting on whether and when to pause rate increases this spring.
(wsj.com, 2023-01-22T13:10:41.901Z)
Bitcoin soars past $23,000 to highest since last September
Bitcoin soars past $23,000 on Saturday, its highest level since September, as the crypto currency market recovered some ground in early 2023.
(yahoo.com, 2023-01-22T12:18:20.535Z)
Tesla’s Price Cuts Are Roiling the Car Market
The electric-vehicle maker’s decision to reduce prices has reverberated through the industry.
(wsj.com, 2023-01-22T11:15:52.423Z)
Russian oil trade remains in ship-shape as the EU price cap has failed to stem Moscow's freight and insurance income, analyst says
Russia has been offering Asian buyers shipping and insurance services that inflate the end price of its crude – which is actually close to $60 a barrel, Kpler's Viktor Katona told Insider.
(businessinsider.com, 2023-01-22T10:21:43.850Z)
Shiba Inu Shows Aggressiveness With 20% Jump In The Weekly Charts
The altcoin market has been following the major cryptocurrencies in their recent rally. Shiba Inu (SHIB) is one of those tokens that maintained a solid
(newsbtc.com, 2023-01-22T08:29:31.006Z)
Yellen Blames Russia, China Over Actions She Says Hurt Africa
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen blamed Russia for worsening Africa’s economic problems and took a separate swipe at China over its lending practices, in an effort to contrast America’s actions with the behavior of its biggest rivals for influence on the continent.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-01-22T08:26:51.128Z)
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla discusses new vaccines in the pipeline
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla speaks with CNBC's Sara Eisen at the World Economic Forum in Davos about China's fight against Covid, new vaccines Pfizer is developing (including ones for RSV, Lyme's disease) and the state of big pharma competition.
(cnbc.com, 2023-01-22T07:38:22.925Z)
Iranian currency falls to record low amid isolation and sanctions
Iran's troubled currency fell to a record low against the U.S. dollar on Saturday amid the country's increasing isolation and possible Europe Union sanctions against Tehran's Revolutionary Guards or some of its members.
(reuters.com, 2023-01-22T07:36:09.624Z)
COVID response drives $24 trillion surge in global debt: IIF
The COVID pandemic has added $24 trillion to the global debt mountain over the last year a new study has shown, leaving it at a record $281 trillion and the worldwide debt-to-GDP ratio at over 355%.
(reuters.com, 2023-01-22T07:35:53.031Z)
UK rape crisis centres forced to turn away victims as need rises and cash runs out
With survivors waiting up to 18 months for support and therapy, and caseloads increasing, staff close lists
(theguardian.com, 2023-01-22T07:26:02.171Z)