For the past 30 years, the West prioritized “cheap and fast,” effectively outsourcing the messy, toxic, and complex work of mineral refining to China.Meanwhile, China played the long game. The result is a world where the transition to artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and advanced defense systems currently requires permission from…
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Bitcoin crashed below $78,000 in February 2026, shedding 22% of its value in brutal fashion.The broader crypto market followed…