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02.03 / 01:33

Provident Binance Cooper Gap MasterCard Bitcoin Binance Launches In-Store Crypto Payment Solution with Ingenico

Adoption of cryptocurrencies and services based on cryptocurrencies is continuing to gain traction, with an increasing number of businesses bridging the gap between conventional financial (TradFi) solutions and decentralized financial (DeFi) solutions.

24.02 / 13:31

Jupiter CEO eyes Germany, Italy growth as profit slumps almost 70%

Jupiter Fund Management posted an almost 70% drop in profit last year after markets hit assets under management and investors pulled £3.5bn from its funds.

22.02 / 15:43

Adoption Binance defi Europe Pilots France pilots in-store crypto payments as Binance partners with Ingenico

The mainstream adoption of crypto and crypto-based services continues, as more companies are bridging traditional financial (TradFi) solutions with decentralized financial (DeFi).

15.02 / 21:03

Blockchain Ethereum Ripple XRP Charity Survey Bitcoin Today in Crypto: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Embassy in USA, Japanese Banking Giant Invests in Infinity, Kansas May Cap Election Donations in Crypto to $100

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06.02 / 22:35

regulation DLT MICA Bank of Italy selectively encouraging DLT, preparing for MiCA, governor says

The Bank of Italy is looking for new ways to apply distributed ledger technology (DLT) and is preparing for the advent of Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, bank governor Ignazio Visco told a congress of Assiom Forex, the Italian financial markets association, on Feb. 4.

20.01 / 13:11

COST SEC Action SEC fines Nexo $45 million in penalties

The SEC maintains that Nexo offered an unregistered Earn Interest Product (EIP) to US investors in June 2020, costing $22.5 million in penalties, and then an additional $22.5 million in fines to regulators. As a result of the charges, Nexo has ceased offering the EIP and will go further to stop offering its services in the US.

18.01 / 21:59

business Blockchain Technology Binance Virtual assets Binance registers as virtual assets service provider in Poland

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced plans on Jan. 18 to enhance its local presence in Poland while remaining compliant with local regulations.

12.01 / 08:57

Police Huge surge in Italy migrant arrivals despite PM Meloni's 'naval blockade' pledge

Migrant arrivals in Italy have increased by more than 50% since far-right premier Giorgia Meloni took office at the end last October, official statistics show, contradicting claims made by her government.

12.01 / 04:25

Digital Deal Eurazeo’s Virginie Morgon: My first deal

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09.01 / 23:31

Binance SEC coinbase Jail NOT SBF claims himself not guilty, faces up to 115 years in jail: Law Decoded, Jan. 2-9

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has pled not guilty to all criminal charges he’s facing, including wire fraud, securities fraud and violations of campaign finance laws. In total, the entrepreneur faces eight criminal counts, which could result in 115 years in prison should he be convicted. Meanwhile, Daniel Friedberg, the controversial lawyer who served as top compliance chief at FTX, has reportedly cooperated with prosecutors and provided them with his knowledge of SBF’s use of customer funds to finance his illegal business scheme.

09.01 / 03:35

Solomonic Davos 2023: David Solomon, Jamie Dimon and Andrea Orcel are back

The snow is back at Davos. So are the financial services titans who ditched the rainy return of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting last year, which many had slammed for losing relevance.

08.01 / 09:11

business Adoption Sport FTX Ferrari cuts ties with crypto sponsor ahead of 2023 Formula One season

Scuderia Ferrari, the racing division of luxury carmaker Ferrari, joined the growing list of Formula One racing teams to end partnerships with their cryptocurrency sponsors. Ferrari exited its multi-year partnership deals with Velas Blockchain and chip manufacturing giant Snapdragon, resulting in a cumulative $55 million loss for the Italian team ahead of the 2023 season.

05.01 / 11:11

Citi Provident Immunic EU 'strongly' encourages negative COVID-19 test for travellers coming from China

European Union member states agreed on Wednesday to "strongly encourage" a requirement that would obligate all travellers coming from China, regardless of nationality, to present a negative COVID-19 test as the number of infections surges in the Asian country.

05.01 / 09:57

Netflix Ukraine war Mourners pour into the Vatican to attend Pope Benedict's funeral

Mourners poured into St. Peter’s Square early Thursday for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, hoping to pay final respects to the German theologian who made history by retiring and participate in a rare requiem Mass for a dead pope presided over by a living one.

04.01 / 23:21

Facebook Ukraine war EU countries agree to demand COVID-19 test for travellers coming from China

03.01 / 23:07

Tax Italy Introduces Capital Tax on Cryptocurrency Gains - Will Other Countries Follow Suit?

Italy’s parliament has approved a proposal for a 26% tax on crypto gains above 2,000 euros ($2,110).

03.01 / 16:27

Death POPE China criticises 'unacceptable' new Covid rules for passengers flying in from territory

Beijing has slammed the recent decisions of 12 countries requiring passengers flying in from China to have a negative Covid test 48 hours before thier flight.

02.01 / 21:51

lawmaker MEP corruption scandal: Parliament moves to lift two lawmaker's immunity

The European Parliament moved to lift the immunity of two MEPs on Monday, amid a major corruption scandal that has sent shockwaves through Brussels.

02.01 / 20:37

business Blockchain Taxes Italy approves 26% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies

On Dec. 29, 2022, days before the year’s end, Italy’s Senate approved its budget for 2023, which included an increase in taxation for crypto investors — a 26% tax on capital gains on crypto-asset trading over 2,000 euros (approximately $2,13 at time of publication).

01.01 / 20:43

France urges all EU countries to test Chinese travellers for COVID

France is urging all European Union countries to start testing passengers arriving from China for COVID, amid an outbreak sweeping the Asian nation.

31.12 / 21:53

European Union POPE 'A dark month': Murder of women reaches 20-year high in Spain

This December has been Spain's worst month for gender-based violence in 20 years, with 13 women being killed in the span of 28 days and a further case still being investigated by police.

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