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12.07 / 09:51

Technology Japan mourns as its longest-serving PM Shinzo Abe is laid to rest

With prayers, flowers and flags draped in black ribbons, Japan on Tuesday said farewell to Shinzo Abe, a polarising figure who dominated politics as the country's longest-serving premier, before being gunned down at a campaign rally last week.

12.07 / 02:07

Digital CEO Qori launches multi-channel pay by bank and pay by crypto tech

Qori will initially focus on France, Spain and the UK, promising a fully digital, multi-channel and cheaper alternative to card payments.The firm has secured EUR1.8 million in seed funding from backers including Hottinger, Golden Record Ventures, Firestartr, Systema VC and angels such as former Strip Europe head Guillaume Princen.The funding will be used to expand Qori's development team and deploy its product at scale into the luxury, hospitality and lifestyle sectors, as well as online marketplaces. “Today, two fundamental trends are disrupting the payments industry and challenging the central role of cards: open banking and crypto.

12.07 / 01:03

Technology Ukraine war: Five latest developments you need to know

1. Ukraine denounces 'absolute terrorism' of Russian strikes on civilian targets

11.07 / 23:25

cryptocurrency crypto news Binance Exchange Binance Posts A Picture To Celebrate 5th Anniversary Amid Crypto Meltdown

Binance posts a pic to celebrate 5th anniversary amid crypto meltdown

11.07 / 17:31

Technology European Union Electricity supplies to some French companies could be cut due to energy disruption, minister says

The French government is working on "load-shedding plans" that could see electricity and gas supplies reduced for some companies over the winter, Economy Minister Bruno le Maire confirmed on Sunday, warning that Russia is highly likely to turn off the tap.

11.07 / 10:47

business Technology Uber Leak Grab Uber Files: Leak reveals how Uber 'lobbied leaders and duped police' to grab new markets

As Uber aggressively pushed into markets around the world, the ride-hailing service lobbied top political leaders including France's Emmanuel Macron to relax labour and taxi laws, according to a global media investigation into thousands of leaked files.

10.07 / 11:53

cryptocurrency crypto news Binance Exchange Bank of Spain Binance's Allure Grows With Bank of Spain Accepting The Crypto Exchange

Bank of Spain includes Binance in its crypto registry

09.07 / 11:31

Hollywood Health Fire 'Mega-fire' among multiple wildfires authorities battle to contain in South of France

Wildfires have destroyed at least 650 hectares of land in the Gard department, in the South of France.

09.07 / 00:01

Health Heatwave Wildfires Europe is facing one of its toughest years for extreme weather, with many countries affected

Eruope could be facing one of its toughest years when it comes to drought, with extremely dry weather hitting several Mediterranean countries.

08.07 / 14:35

business Binance Central Bank Bank of Spain Binance gets crucial license for its Spanish subsidiary from the Bank of Spain

Crypto exchange Binance has been registered as a virtual asset service provider (VASP) by the Bank of Spain. This allows the exchange to offer custody and crypto exchange services in the country legally.

08.07 / 13:21

CBDC regulation IMF Framework International US Treasury Develops Framework For Path Towards International Crypto Regulations

While the US authorities are intensifying work on developing crypto regulations, the country’s Department of Treasury has presented to President Joe Biden a framework to facilitate international cooperation on introducing such regulations and standards at the international level.

07.07 / 16:13

European Union Heatwave EU braces for tough wildfire season and warns drought could become 'worst ever'

The European Union is bracing itself for a difficult wildfire season with hundreds of firefighters from different member states being deployed as the drought in southern European countries could become "the worst ever".

07.07 / 03:59

Provident Digital CEO Strategy regulatory CoinShares gets its latest regulatory nod, paving the way for…

Digital asset investment company CoinShares announced on Tuesday that it has completed the acquisition of a cryptocurrency business, subject to EU regulations. This step is likely to pave the way for the company to expand its regional sales of goods and services.

06.07 / 13:53

European Union Research MEPs back controversial EU plan to label nuclear and gas investments as 'green'

MEPs on Wednesday backed a controversial plan to label certain nuclear and gas investments as sustainable.

06.07 / 13:09

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05.07 / 15:03

Climate change Disaster Genoa bridge collapse: Footballer tells his rare and remarkable tale of surviving the disaster

One of the rare survivors of a deadly bridge collapse in Italy has described "apocalyptic scenes" after the structure came crashing down.

05.07 / 14:41

UPS Barclays set to bolster Paris trading hub with bigger offices

Barclays is set to move into a new, bigger office in Paris, as large banks increasingly build out their trading functions in the French capital after Brexit.

05.07 / 14:01

NFT regulation Europe Anti-money laundering lawmakers EU Lawmakers Want Anti-Money Laundering Rules To Cover NFTs

With the European Union advancing work on new regulations that could exert a significant impact on the crypto industry, a group of members of the European Parliament have proposed an amendment to the bloc’s anti-money laundering (AML) legislation that would cover non-fungible token (NFT) trading platforms with its provisions.

05.07 / 12:35

regulation SEC Europe European Union MiCa, AMLA and EU’s 'wild west' problem: Law Decoded, June 27-July 4

According to the European parliament member and rapporteur for the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation Stefan Berger, the deal on landmark pan-European Union regulation had been finally struck amid the Tripartite negotiations. It “will put an end to the crypto wild west,” as French Minister for the Economy Bruno Le Maire hopes. Still, while raising a modest optimism among some stakeholders, MiCa’s final draft will surely make life harder for others.

05.07 / 10:03

Advertising Climate change Ukraine war: Russia sets sights on Donetsk region after claiming victory in Luhansk

Ukrainian forces are today concentrating on defending Donetsk province in the eastern Donbas after Russia claimed to have taken control of neighbouring Luhansk.

04.07 / 23:03

Advertising shooting News Italy declares a state of emergency in five northern regions amid worst drought in 70 years

Italy has declared a state of emergency in five northern regions amid the worst drought in 70 years.

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