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20.12 / 16:07

Digital Cooper Fallout U.K. Companies Tested by Fallout From Ukraine War

LEEDS, England—Europe has been hit hard by the fallout from the war in Ukraine, putting its companies on the front line of what has become a war of economic attrition between the West and Russia that is playing out alongside the real war in Ukraine.

20.12 / 15:11

UPS BNP Paribas names new leaders for UK investment bank

BNP Paribas has shaken up the senior ranks of its UK dealmaking team as it looks to gain share from rivals in Europe's biggest investment banking fee pool.

20.12 / 00:55

markets Bitcoin Futures Asia Bitcoin $16K retest the most likely path for Bitcoin, according to 2 derivative metrics

Bitcoin (BTC) broke below $16,800 on Dec. 16, reaching its lowest level in more than two weeks. More importantly, the movement was a complete turnaround from the momentary excitement that had led to the $18,370 peak on Dec. 14.

19.12 / 21:23

European Union Deal 'Deal': EU green lights first-ever cap for gas prices in bid to tackle energy crisis

After months of political bickering that has seen a dizzying succession of draft proposals, joint letters, emergency meetings and increasingly exasperated statements, the European Union on Monday approved the first-ever cap on gas prices.

19.12 / 20:41

European Union dutch Dutch PM Mark Rutte apologises for country's historical role in the slave trade

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologised on Monday on behalf of his government for the Netherlands’ historical role in slavery and the slave trade.

19.12 / 20:19

Digital Cooper Fallout U.K. Companies Tested by Fallout From Ukraine War

19.12 / 11:35

Deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda: High Court to rule whether UK government's plan is legal

The High Court in London is to rule on Monday on whether the British government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is legal.

19.12 / 09:47

Threat Ukraine war: Kyiv wary of border threat as Putin heads to Belarus ahead of Russian drills

Vladimir Putin heads to neighbouring Belarus on Monday for talks with Alexander Lukashenko, as Russian troops prepare to conduct exercises there amid nerves in Kyiv that the country could again serve as a base for a renewed assault on Ukraine.

19.12 / 09:47

epic 'We deserve this!': Argentines erupt in joy after epic World Cup final

Argentines let loose on Sunday and streets across the country became places of celebration after an epic World Cup final in which the national team beat France on penalties.

19.12 / 08:37

Liberated Kherson in Ukraine shelled by Russians leaving three injured

Russian military forces on Sunday shelled the centre of Kherson, the major city that Russian soldiers retreated from last month, in one of Moscow's biggest battlefield setbacks in Ukraine.

18.12 / 15:27

Kyiv World Cup: France and Argentina dreaming of glory in Qatar final

France and Argentina are heading into Sunday's FIFA World Cup Final both dreaming of glory, and winning a third trophy.

18.12 / 13:05

Leading Iranian actress arrested after criticising the execution of a protester

Authorities in Iran have arrested one of the country's most prominent actresses for allegedly spreading falsehoods about the nationwide protests that continue to grip the country.

17.12 / 01:03

European Union More anti-government protests in Iran amid hunger strike in Germany

There were protests in southeastern Iran on Friday, according to images shared by human rights groups.

17.12 / 00:23

European Union Workers strike across Europe calling for higher wages amid rising inflation

Over 15,000 demonstrators braved the bitter cold in Brussels on Friday to call for more measures to shield them from high energy prices and better pay to counter runaway inflation.

16.12 / 17:41

business Binance exchanges Bitcoin Drop Reserve No more proof-of-reserve checks? Auditors quietly drop crypto projects from portfolios

As the FTX collapse highlighted the need for more transparency from centralized crypto exchanges, working with auditors has been the move by top crypto trading platforms to assure users that their assets are fine. However, two of the most prominent auditors have suddenly dropped their crypto auditing services, leaving exchanges hanging at a very crucial time.

16.12 / 15:29

Technology boost EU membership: Boost for Bosnia as Sarajevo given 'candidate status' to join the bloc

Brussels added Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to the list of official candidates to join the European Union on Thursday, ending a six-year wait since the small Balkan country filed its membership application to the 27-nation bloc.

16.12 / 14:29

Digital HSBC IBM Banque de France wholesale Banque de France, HSBC, IBM test interoperability of wholesale CBDC

Around the world, central banks are considering the viability of their own digital currency. Further, the efficiency and security that CBDC affords could bolster payments in developed countries and promote financial inclusion in emerging markets.

16.12 / 13:35

Digital HSBC IBM Banque de France wholesale Banque de France, HSBC, IBM prove interoperability of wholesale CBDC

16.12 / 10:09

Technology European Union France: 10 killed including 5 children in apartment block fire near Lyon

Ten people, including five children, were killed -- according to a provisional death toll -- after a fire broke out overnight on Friday at a residential building in Vaulx-en-Velin, near the French city of Lyon, local authorities said.

16.12 / 02:15

VISA regulation emi Crypto.com continues its worldwide registration push with Brazilian EMI license

Crypto.com has received a Payment Institution License (EMI) from Banco Central do Brasil, the central bank of Brazil. The license will allow it to “continue offering regulated fiat wallet services for customers in Brazil,” according to an announcement on the company’s website. Crypto.com has offered a Visa card in Brazil for purchases in cryptocurrency or fiat since last year.

15.12 / 19:43

Corruption scandal: MEPs vote to suspend Qatar access to EU Parliament and halt related legislation

Members of the European Parliament voted on Thursday to suspend access to the hemicycle's premises to Qatari representatives as the Gulf country is suspected of having offered "large sums of money" and "substantial gifts" to MEPs and assistants in a bid to influence European decision-making.

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