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23.01 / 05:49

Blockchain Stablecoin CBDC Digital Currency Payments Central Bank DLT Chinese blockchain firm launches the 'SWIFT' of stablecoins and CBDCs at Davos

A Hong Kong-based blockchain company has launched a digital payments system aimed at bridging the gap between stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

21.01 / 17:11

Technology Adoption regulation Europe Central Bank Cash Going cashless: Norway's digital currency project raises privacy questions

The small Nordic country of Norway may not be particularly notable on the global crypto map. With its 22 blockchain solution providers, the nation doesn’t stand out even at the regional level.

19.01 / 11:57

Government Adoption World Economic Forum Davos NOT Metaverse not the endgame, but 'ongoing digital transformation': Davos 2023

The metaverse has been a buzzword inside and out of the Web3 world over the last year. Moreover, development in the metaverse is something that has remained strong relative to the overall turmoil of the decentralized space.

13.01 / 12:59

business Adoption VISA Europe Huobi and Solaris crypto-to-fiat debit card launches in the EU

As the crypto space continues to expand into the mainstream, bridging the gap between digital currencies and fiat currency is a priority for many legacy financial institutions.

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.

10.12 / 15:19

European Union Ukraine war: NATO fears wider war, US alarm at Russia-Iran 'partnership', Putin pre-emptive strikes

NATO's chief has expressed a worry that fighting in Ukraine could spiral out of control and become an all-out conflict between Russia and NATO, during an interview released on Friday.

10.12 / 00:31

COST FIVE Citizens Europe’s energy crisis in data: Which countries have the best and worst insulated homes?

Europeans are deeply concerned about their heating bills, due to dramatic hikes in energy prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

08.12 / 23:03

BLOCK Blockstream Bitcoin valuation Bitcoin Infrastructure Firm Blockstream Seeks Fresh Funds at 70% Lower Valuation Than in 2021

The Bitcoin-focused development and infrastructure firm Blockstream is seeking fresh funds at a valuation that “may be below $1 billion,” or about 70% lower than its most recent funding round in 2021, according to a Bloomberg report.

01.12 / 09:29

European Union Germany and Norway announce plan to better protect maritime infrastructure

Leaders of Germany and Norway launched a plan on Wednesday to better protect maritime infrastructure within NATO.

29.11 / 13:25

NATO meets to talk Ukraine at scene of one of its most controversial decisions

NATO meets on Tuesday to drum up much-needed support for Ukraine.

29.11 / 01:25

Ukraine war: Estonia calls on European countries to double military spending

Estonia's foreign minister has called on other European countries to double their defence expenditure because of the Russian war in Ukraine -- adding that his own country planned raise national defence spending to 3% of GDP.

28.11 / 10:23

Brexit has intensified UK doctor shortages, finds study

Brexit has worsened doctor shortages in the UK, according to a study published on Sunday.

17.11 / 18:09

business Bitcoin Australian Australian firm raises $28M to expand Bitcoin mining capabilities

The turbulent climate of the crypto industry is not putting a full stop to builders in the space. Arkon Energy, an Australian renewable data center infrastructure company, recently raised millions to expand its Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations and acquired another European-based data center.

11.11 / 15:27

Twitter Binance CEO licence FTX Europe to have licence suspended - Bloomberg

According to reports the decision could be announced on Friday, following a week of turmoil for the exchange which collapsed in dramatic fashion after experiencing a liquidity crunch. The firm secured a CySEC license to operate as a Cyprus investment firm in September, allowing it to operate across the entire European Economic Area, including the EU as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

07.11 / 16:25

European Union Electricity Gas and electricity bills 'nearly double in all EU capitals', new data reveals

Energy costs for households across Europe nearly doubled compared to a year ago, new data has revealed.

04.11 / 20:47

Climate change European Union School Despite diplomacy, Hungary & Turkey still blocking Sweden and Finland from NATO

In the corridors of power in Stockholm and Helsinki, the champagne is on ice.

04.11 / 17:23

Blockchain Web3 Metaverse Elrond rebrands as MultiversX, shifts focus to the metaverse

The blockchain technology developer Elrond announced it will redefine itself as a new brand with a focus on the metaverse.

03.11 / 01:57

Qatar 2022: Complaints filed over 'misleading' World Cup carbon neutral claims

Climate activists said on Wednesday they had filed complaints with advertising regulators in several European countries over "misleading" claims the football World Cup in Qatar next month will be carbon neutral.

31.10 / 01:01

Adoption Europe European Union The state of crypto in Northern Europe: Hostile Scandinavia and vibrant Baltics

Despite the turbulence that broke out in the crypto market this summer, there is an important long-term marker that should be considered in any complex assessment — the combination of adoption and regulation. The latest report by EUBlockchain Observatory, named “EU Blockchain Ecosystem Developments,” tries to measure this combination within the European Union, combining the data on each and every member country from Portugal to Slovakia.

26.10 / 17:39

business Adoption Metaverse Agency Norwegian gov’t agency opens metaverse office in collaboration with EY

The Brønnøysund Register Center, a Norwegian governmental agency, partnered with Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young (EY) to step into the metaverse with a new virtual office location.

25.10 / 18:45

Cinema Ukraine war: 'Marshall Plan' for Kyiv, Russian 'spies' in Norway, US mulls sending new air defences

Ukraine's president asked the international community on Tuesday for more financial support to help plug a €38 billion budget deficit, caused by the Russian invasion.

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