This week's curated architecture and design competitions include four calls for submissions. They seek videos reflecting on different ways of relating to places, outstanding contributions to architectural education, innovation in climate adaptation, and more. The competitions are featured by Bustler, a platform known for highlighting new opportunities in architecture and design. Source: Archinect

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Iranian cryptocurrency exchanges involved in a financing scheme for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This action underscores the increasing use of cryptocurrencies in geopolitical conflicts and highlights the need for stronger global regulatory frameworks. Source: Crypto Briefing

Astronomers may finally have a clue about the mysterious “little red dots” that populated the early universe. By studying a spiral galaxy nicknamed the “Saguaro,” researchers found a compact, bright red center that closely resembles these distant objects. This discovery could reveal what happens to those enigmatic red dots. Source: Science Daily

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Iranian cryptocurrency exchanges involved in a financing scheme for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This action underscores the increasing use of cryptocurrencies in geopolitical conflicts and highlights the need for stronger global regulatory frameworks. Source: Crypto Briefing

Internacional became the champions of the inaugural U-15 Copa do Brasil, defeating Palmeiras 3-1 in the final. The match featured two of Brazil's top youth teams, delivering an exciting conclusion to the tournament. Source: Onefootball.com

Brex is changing how it governs AI use by shifting from traditional code constraints to real-time network traffic monitoring. The company is adopting an open-source LLM proxy to implement this approach, which could redefine enterprise security. This story comes from Crypto Briefing. Source: Crypto Briefing

Fantasy Football analyst Justin Boone highlights the players at each position who should have an easy time early in 2026. This video breaks down those players position by position, focusing on their favorable early-season schedules. Source: Yahoo Entertainment

An investigation reveals that a Facebook group called 'East Midlands Hare Coursing' hosted illegal hare coursing activities for more than a decade. Criminals used the platform to sell dogs, organize hunts that rip animals to shreds, and coordinate gang invasions of farms where they intimidate owners into allowing these illegal gatherings. Source: Dailymail.com