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Economist and longtime bitcoin critic Peter Schiff says MicroStrategy, the software firm turned largest corporate bitcoin holder, has lost its ability to keep buying bitcoin. His claim targets the company's aggressive accumulation strategy, which has drawn both followers and skeptics. Critics like Schiff argue its leverage-heavy approach leaves it unable to purchase more, a view circulating among crypto market watchers.

A survey by asset manager Robeco has found that 82% of institutional investors expect climate risks to affect asset prices over the next decade. The findings suggest climate change is now widely viewed as a material financial factor, shaping how investors assess valuations, portfolio risk and long-term returns across markets.

The former head of the Big Ten's $2.4 billion public-capital venture has published a first-person essay laying out what she believes college sports needs next. The piece argues that after raising unprecedented outside investment for the conference, the sector still faces structural questions around revenue, athlete compensation and long-term sustainability that new capital alone cannot solve.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine will intensify its attacks on Russian oil refineries, citing Moscow's strategy of targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure during the winter months. Kyiv views the refinery strikes as a way to undermine Russia's war economy and its ability to sustain the campaign. The announcement comes as both sides continue long-range strikes aimed at degrading each other's energy and military capacity.

Bitcoin is working toward a recovery toward $85,000, but analysts say the move needs confirmation that spot ETF investors continued buying following the latest US payrolls report. Until fresh ETF inflow data shows sustained demand, the price rebound is viewed as unproven, with market participants watching fund flows as the key signal for the next leg up.

Political analyst Juan Cole argues the Iran war cannot end through military pressure alone, writing that Israel and the United States must stop trying to strangle Iran economically and strategically for any resolution to be possible. The piece frames the conflict as sustained by coercive sanctions and military action rather than by irreconcilable differences, a view likely to fuel ongoing debate about diplomacy versus escalation.

The incoming COP17 president says the UN climate process needs to 'course-correct, not surrender', in an exclusive interview with Sustainable Views. The remarks signal a push to keep multilateral climate negotiations on track amid frustration over slow progress on emissions cuts and finance, rather than abandoning the annual COP framework.

Heavy gold purchases by China's and Poland's central banks are being credited with establishing a price floor around $4,000 per ounce. Sustained official-sector demand is viewed as a key support for bullion prices, with analysts watching whether other central banks follow suit as reserves shift away from the dollar.

Russia's new spending plans indicate that President Vladimir Putin is preparing for a conflict with Ukraine lasting years, not months. The budget prioritizes defense and security-related expenditure, drawing attention from international media including Bloomberg and The Japan Times. Analysts view the allocation as a sign that the Kremlin expects a prolonged confrontation with the West and is structuring state finances around sustained military commitment.

AMC Entertainment is drawing attention in stock trading forums as retail investors debate the cinema chain's outlook. Discussions center on the company's share performance, its debt position and whether the movie theater business can sustain a recovery. Traders are comparing recent price moves and swapping views on whether AMC represents a speculative bet or a long-term turnaround opportunity.

Ukraine's General Staff released its daily tally on day 1,684 of Russia's full-scale invasion, estimating 1,750 Russian personnel killed or wounded over the previous day. The figures cover the period since February 24, 2022, and are published each morning as part of the ongoing war update, keeping the conflict's daily human cost in public view.

A pedestrian was struck and injured by an electric bicycle in Ocean View, according to a local news report from Coastal Point. The report confirms the pedestrian sustained injuries but offers no details on their condition, the rider, or how the collision happened. The incident is drawing attention as e-bikes increasingly share sidewalks and roads with pedestrians in Delaware's coastal communities.

Joy Behar, longtime cohost of ABC's daytime talk show 'The View', has been absent from the program after sustaining an injury. The show has continued without her, and viewers are asking about her condition and when she is expected back on the panel. Details about the nature of the injury and her recovery timeline have not been fully detailed.

Jim Cramer, host of CNBC's Mad Money, shared his view on Reformation, the women's fashion retailer known for sustainable clothing. In the segment he laid out where he stands on the brand, which has drawn attention as interest grows in sustainable fashion and in the companies behind it. His comments came during his usual market-focused programming.

The University of Texas at Dallas has announced a new graduate program focused on sustainability, presenting what it calls a distinct perspective on the field. The program aims to prepare students to address environmental and resource challenges through interdisciplinary training. Details on curriculum, admissions and launch dates were not immediately available in the announcement.