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06.05 / 19:27

Europe Drugs abortion rights Record quantities of cocaine seized in Europe, EU agencies warn

Record quantities of cocaine are being seized in Europe as the market expands, two European agencies warned on Friday.

06.05 / 15:03

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Gucci said it would accept payments in more than 10 digital currencies.

06.05 / 13:09

European Union abortion rights Abortion Orban criticises EU plans to sanction head of Russian Orthodox Church

EU plans to impose sanctions on the head of the Russian Orthodox Church are an attack on religious freedom, says Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orban.

05.05 / 22:35

Technology Health Putin apologised for Moscow's Nazism remarks, says Israeli PM's office

Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologised for Moscow's controversial remarks about the Holocaust, according to a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's office.

05.05 / 16:31

Ethereum Stablecoin litecoin Bitcoin Renowned Luxury Brand Gucci to Accept Bitcoin, Ethereum Payments in the US

Italian luxury brand Gucci will accept crypto payments across five flagship stores in the US by the end of the month and aims to expand the pilot to include all of its directly-operated stores in North America by this summer.

05.05 / 14:55

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In March, Binance gained licenses from Dubai and Bahrain.

05.05 / 12:07

Aware Gap coinbase Bitcoin Coinbase: 33% of UK consumers have purchased cryptocurrency

A significant jump from 29% in October 2021, this Coinbase Pulse survey also revealed that a staggering 64% plan to increase their holdings by buying more, and 23% will diversify into new currencies, as awareness and ownership become par for the course. Coinbase highlights that while historically a knowledge gap has permeated the investment space, 13% of respondents stated that they had a good understanding of traditional investment assets such as property or stocks and shares.

05.05 / 10:09

reports fall UniCredit reports fall in Q1 earnings from poor performance of Russia business

UniCredit reported a drop in first-quarter earnings on 5 May, dragged by rising provisions related to its Russian business, and cautioned that a planned buyback will depend on its performance in the country.

05.05 / 08:29

Adoption Payments Sandbox Gucci the latest luxury brand to accept crypto payments in store

The Italian high-end fashion label Gucci has announced it will begin accepting cryptocurrency payments by the end of the month in five of its United States stores, with plans to extend the service to all of its 111 stores in North America.

05.05 / 02:03

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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has registered with France's market regulator, Chief Executive Officer Changpeng Zhao said in a tweet on Wednesday, advancing the company's plan to make Paris its European base.

04.05 / 21:07

Provident Binance Digital CEO Bitcoin Grant regulatory approval regulatory France becomes first big European nation to grant crypto giant Binance regulatory approval

Binance has been granted approval from regulators to operate its cryptocurrency exchange in France.

04.05 / 10:19

European Union Italian PM calls for changes to EU treaties amid threats linked to Ukraine war

The EU’s institutions are no longer fit for purpose and need reforming if the bloc is to address the multiple crises it currently faces, according to Italy's prime minister.

03.05 / 19:35

Art Fashion Refugees 'Frustration and relief' - the UK scheme for Ukrainian refugees 50 days on

"Watching the sheer number of people coming out of Ukraine, we had to do something," said Lucy Wells. "I come from a Christian family, we were brought up to help others wherever you can."

03.05 / 19:35

Art European Union Fashion Energy Explained: Just how dependent is the EU on Russian oil?

The war in Ukraine has exposed the European Union's entrenched dependency on Russian oil, one of Moscow's most profitable exports.

03.05 / 13:43

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The crypto industry has stepped up another gear in its race to win the hearts, minds, and some money of sporting fans the world over. Following the news that Crypto.com will be one of the main sponsors of the World Cup in Qatar later this year, the crypto exchange OKX has announced that it has become the “largest primary partner of the McLaren Formula 1 team.

02.05 / 15:17

pandemic 'Absurd, delusional and dangerous': Israel slams Russian FM's comments on Nazism and Ukraine

Israel blasted the Russian foreign minister on Monday over his "unforgivable" comments about Nazism, Hitler and the war in Ukraine.

02.05 / 13:03

European Union Russian gas: EU crisis talks seek unity over Putin's demand for payments in roubles

European Union energy ministers hold emergency talks on Monday, as the bloc strives for a united response to Moscow's demand that European buyers pay for Russian gas in roubles or face their supply being cut off.

01.05 / 20:23

World War II restrictions COVID restrictions Italy and Greece relax some COVID restrictions ahead of tourist season

Italy and Greece eased some COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Europe's peak tourism season.

01.05 / 15:13

World War II Germany files case against Italy in UN court over war reparations

Germany has filed a case against Italy at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over war reparations related to World War II, the Hague-based UN court said.

29.04 / 12:59

business Technology Social Media Eurozone growth slows down hit by impact of Ukraine war and pandemic

The eurozone's economic growth slowed to 0.2% in the first quarter from the previous quarter, while inflation remained at a record high in April, Eurostat said on Friday, against the backdrop of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

28.04 / 16:09

business Adoption Bitcoin businesses One-fifth of businesses in El Salvador now accept Bitcoin: NBER study

Months after Bitcoin (BTC) became legal tender in El Salvador, a study conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) shows that 20 percent of businesses have started to accept BTC as their payment method.

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