February 2026

Italian banking giant Intesa Sanapolo reveals nearly $100 million bitcoin ETF holdings alongside Strategy hedge

Italian banking giant Intesa Sanpaolo disclosed $96 million in bitcoin ETF holdings and a significant option position tied to Strategi shares, along with minor crypto-linked exposure. In a 13F filing for the quarter ending December 2025, the bank lists five spot bitcoin ETF positions, including $72.6 million in the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF and $23.4

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Pakistan bears a heavy climate burden despite a low carbon footprint, says Prime Minister Shehbaz

The Premier says development cannot be called sustainable if it excludes millions from the promise of a better life Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses a special UN event in Vienna on “Sustainable Development as a Path to Global Peace and Prosperity,” PHOTO: X/ UN OFFICE ON DRUGS & CRIME Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on

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EU Parliament bans use of artificial intelligence in public work units as security fears rise

Internal email reveals EU Parliament has banned AI tools over cloud processing “Some of these features use cloud services to perform tasks that could be handled locally” The workers also asked to exercise caution when using personal devices and artificial intelligence for work tasks The European Parliament has turned off built-in AI capabilities on the

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Bitcoin improvement proposal to block spam draws heat from heavyweights

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless otherwise noted) A new Bitcoin Improvement Proposal, BIP-110, which seeks to curb spam-like data clogging the blockchain, is facing backlash from some industry leaders who argue it risks damaging the network’s reputation more than spam itself. BIP-110 is a “soft fork,” a type of upgrade that works seamlessly

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Thunderstorms hit the city, Jinnah Terminal records 20mm

Highest rainfall of 20mm recorded at Jinnah Terminal; hail in airport area, Malir Cantt, Gulistan-e-Johar, Karimabad Rain and hail accompanied by thunder and lightning in several parts of Karachi on Tuesday PHOTO: EXPRESS KARACHI: Rain and hailstorms, with thunder and lightning, affected several parts of Karachi on Tuesday. Rain was reported in Maripur, Mochko, Gulistan-e-Johar,

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