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18.07 / 12:43

cryptocurrency Deal Backed Blockchain Firm Launches Russia's First Digital Asset Deal Backed By Palladium

Blockchain firm executes Russia's first digital asset deal with palladium

18.07 / 12:27

cryptocurrency Ban Central Bank Here’s Why Russia Has Issued a New ‘Crypto Payments Ban’

Vladimir Putin, the president of the aggressor state of Russia, has signed a new law that will ban the use of cryptoassets and other “digital assets” in the payments space – even though crypto pay is already illegal in the country.

18.07 / 11:31

Ethereum Tether Charity Bitcoin Ukrainian Charity Uses Crypto Actively, Says Donations Have Risen During Bear Market

The Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation, an organization raising money for Ukraine’s war effort against Russia, has used crypto actively in its fundraising and is seeing donations rise in crypto terms even as the market has fallen from its highs.

18.07 / 09:01

Sport Heatwave Heatwave red alert as temperatures soar to extreme highs across Europe

Governments across Europe issued extreme heat warnings with temperatures forecast to top +40°C in several parts of the continent.

18.07 / 07:49

Sport Ukraine war: President Zelenskyy fires spy chief and top prosecutor

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired his country's spy chief and top prosecutor, citing hundreds of criminal proceedings into treason and collaboration by people in their departments, and other law enforcement agencies.

17.07 / 14:05

Climate change War crimes Russia 'clearly' preparing for next stage of offensive in Ukraine, Kyiv says

Russia is preparing for the next stage of its offensive in Ukraine, a Ukrainian military official said, after the Kremlin said its forces would step up its attacks in "all operational areas".

16.07 / 22:13

Waters SEC Gary Gensler clarifies plans for crypto regulations, but will the SEC follow through?

Russia has reportedly implemented a new law that bans crypto payments in the country. This move may rip off the proverbial bandage on the crypto market which has been trying to recover after a major selloff this year. SEC’s Gary Gensler’s latest statements may however water down the fresh concerns over unfavorable regulatory pressure and its impact on the crypto market.

16.07 / 19:41

G20 Climate change IMF Weekend Ukraine war: Five key developments to know about from the conflict this weekend

The White House says Russian officials have visited an airfield in central Iran at least twice in recent weeks to view weapons-capable drones it is looking to acquire for use in its ongoing war in Ukraine.

16.07 / 12:31

Climate change Heatwave Sirens in Kyiv as Russia escalates long-range bombardment across Ukraine

Air raid sirens sounded across Kyiv on Saturday as Russia stepped up its long-range bombardment of Ukrainian cities that has killed at least 34 people in the last three days, injuring scores.

16.07 / 11:29

Heatwave White House claims Iran showcased its drones to Kremlin officials amidst Ukraine war

15.07 / 22:17

European Union Human Rights Joe Biden and Saudi crown prince begin big meeting with fist bump

A crucial meeting to repair one of the world's most important diplomatic relationships began with a fist bump Friday as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed U.S. President Joe Biden at a royal palace.

15.07 / 22:17

LGBT European Union Ukraine war: Six latest developments linked to Russia's invasion

Ukraine's Defence Ministry on Friday posted a video of a 4-year-old girl named Liza, who has been named as one of the victims of a Russian missile attack on the central city of Vinnytsia the previous day.

15.07 / 22:07

Ethereum Tether Charity Bitcoin Ukrainian Charity Uses Crypto Actively, Says Donations Have Risen During Bear Market

15.07 / 20:03

regulation Vladimir Putin signs bill banning digital assets as payments into law

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill into law prohibiting digital financial assets as payments more than a month after it was introduced to the country’s lower chamber of parliament.

15.07 / 18:07

War crimes Estonian PM gets mandate from parliament to form new coalition government

Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas won a mandate from MPs at an extraordinary sitting of the country's parliament, the Riigikogu, on Friday.

15.07 / 14:53

business War crimes Captured British aid worker reportedly dies in custody in east Ukraine

A British aid worker, captured in eastern Ukraine, died in custody on 10 July, separatist authorities announced on Friday.

15.07 / 14:53

business LGBT European Court of Justice War crimes European Commission takes Hungary to court over anti-LGBT law and Klubrádió

The European Commission has referred Hungary to the EU's Court of Justice over two cases concerning freedom of speech that, after more than one year, remain unresolved.

15.07 / 13:15

European Union War crimes EU 'shot itself in the lungs' with sanctions against Russia, says Orban

The European Union has "shot itself in the lungs" with ill-considered economic sanctions on Russia, which, unless rolled back, risk destroying the European economy, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.

15.07 / 10:35

business Technology Killing Biden to meet with Saudi Arabia leaders despite Khashoggi killing criticism

President Joe Biden will discuss energy supply, human rights, and security cooperation in Saudi Arabia on Friday on a trip designed to restart the US relationship with a country he once pledged to make a "pariah" on the world stage.

15.07 / 00:07

War crimes Ukraine war: Five key developments to know about from the conflict with Russia

Russian missiles struck a city in central Ukraine on Thursday, killing more than 20 people and wounding about 90 more, Ukrainian authorities said. Nearly 40 others were reported missing.

14.07 / 23:13

War crimes European economy Cooperation ICC and 45 nations pledge stronger cooperation on prosecuting war crimes in Ukraine

The International Criminal Court (ICC) and 45 countries have pledged stronger cooperation on prosecuting war crimes perpetrated by Russia in Ukraine.

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