Paris prepares for 100-day countdown to Olympics, aiming to reignite passion for the Games
In Paris' outskirts, a bright-eyed young girl is eager for the Olympic and Paralympic Games to end.That's because the swimming...
Investments
ASIC Appeals Federal Court Ruling on Finder Wallet’s “Earn” Product
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has appealed a federal court ruling that found Finder Wallet's "Earn" product compliant...
Trudeau’s bungled wildfire response made Canada most polluted country on continent: critics
A new air quality report found that Canada had the most polluted air of any North American country in 2023,...
Iran looks to AI to weather Western sanctions, help military to fight ‘on the cheap’
Iran has made it no secret that it plans to invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) to help better its...
US pushes India to reverse laptop trade policy, says they will ‘think twice’ about future business
India reversed a laptop licensing policy after behind-the-scenes lobbying by U.S. officials, who however remain concerned about New Delhi's compliance...
Jihadist and nuclear threat as African country tells US to leave amid Russian and Iranian gains
The Biden administration is involved in high-stakes talks to try and persuade Niger to allow 1,000 U.S. military personnel and...
Fidelity Seeks SEC Nod for Staking in Proposed Ether ETF for Enhanced Yields
Fidelity Investments aims to add staking to its Ether ETF, pending SEC approval, potentially offering investors a new revenue stream....
Bitcoin Miners Offload Holdings While Bullish Momentum Could Persist
Bitcoin miners liquidate holdings amid bullish market, balancing gains, halving cycle, and operational costs. Market resilience since February 2024, highlighting...
LSE Set to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs
LSE readies for Bitcoin & Ethereum ETN listings in Q2 2024, aligning with FCA's updated crypto stance, signaling a landmark...
Binance Labs Wraps Up Incubation Season 6 with Strategic Investments in Seven Blockchain Startups
Binance Labs concludes its sixth incubation season, investing in seven early-stage projects across DeFi, infrastructure, and AI-powered DApps, signaling strong...
Meloni’s shift from anti-globalist to pro-Europe, Biden buddy infuriates base: ‘Will not vote for her anymore’
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with President Biden this week, calling for an end to illegal immigrants amid criticism...
Japan Moves to Boost VC Investments in Web3 Companies Through Cryptocurrency Acquisition Bill
Japan's government plans to amend LPS laws to allow cryptocurrencies acquisition and holding, aiming to simplify investment processes and support...
China moves closer to Taliban regime amid search for natural resources
Late last month, the Taliban ambassador to China, Bilal Karimi, presented his credentials to Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing’s...
KPMG: Fintech Funding Fades in 2023
The global fintech market experienced its most challenging year since 2017, with investments dropping to $113.7 billion. Singapore's AI fintech...
