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22.04 / 20:05

UPS Private equity had a mixed Q1. Here are three key takeaways

Europe’s private equity industry witnessed a mixed start to 2022, as the deal boom continued at pace despite growing fears over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising inflation.

22.04 / 17:55

'Hell is what's happening there': Escapees on life in besieged Mariupol

Expressions of relief juxtaposed with tales of horror as a bus carrying 80 people fleeing Mariupol arrived in Zaporizhzhia.

22.04 / 16:33

Binance privacy Exchange Binance Regional Head Agreed to Hand Client Data to Russia After Meeting – Reuters

A local representative for the major crypto exchange Binance has reportedly met with Russia’s financial intelligence unit, Rosfin, with officials asking the exchange to hand over client data to “help them fight crime.” Permission to hand over data was granted by a regional head of the exchange, Reuters reported today.

22.04 / 16:33

Global Growth Outlook Ebbs in Face of Ukraine War, China Slowdown

FRANKFURT—Economic growth is slowing in large parts of the globe as businesses struggle to navigate a looming slowdown in China and surging prices aggravated by Russia’s war in Ukraine.

22.04 / 15:13

France's left could be decisive in who wins the election. But will they turn out to vote?

Some of France's left-wing voters are struggling to decide how to vote in the presidential run-off that will see incumbent President Emmanuel Macron face far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

22.04 / 13:31

UPS FIVE Racing Bitcoin Report: With over $47 billion in ‘realized’ crypto gains, this nation leads the pack

The race for greater crypto adoption often leads to competition between so-called developed countries and developing countries. While economies in which crypto helps unbanked people often see high levels of adoption, residents in the Global North enjoy easier – and often, legal – access to crypto-based services. However, according to a study by Chainalysis, one country definitely made a killing in terms of crypto gains in 2021.

22.04 / 13:19

Target Binance Digital Bitcoin Sanctions threaten to cripple Russia's multibillion-dollar crypto industry

Sanctions imposed on Russia over the country's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine could hamper the growth of its multibillion-dollar crypto sector, according to experts.

22.04 / 12:57

UPS Digital Platform Financial Digital banks aren't doing enough to tackle financial crime, UK regulator warns

Britain's online-only challenger banks need to do more to prevent the abuse of their platforms by criminals, regulators have warned.

22.04 / 11:21

School Madeleine McCann: Formal suspect declared over disappearance of British girl in 2007

A man has been declared a formal suspect as part of the investigation into the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 15 years ago, Portuguese authorities said in a statement.

22.04 / 11:13

CBDC Adoption regulation Ruble Russian Tax Body Suggests Allowing Crypto Pay in Trade Deals, Digital Ruble May Be Ready by 2023

The Russian tax agency reportedly wants to allow companies involved in cross-border trade to accept crypto as a form of payment – and pay foreign exporters in cryptoassets. And the Central Bank has claimed that its digital ruble could be ready as soon as next year.

22.04 / 08:03

School Updates Ukraine war live updates: Satellite photos show possible mass graves near Mariupol

New satellite photos appeared to show mass graves near the besieged city of Mariupol as the mayor warned that thousands could be buried in a village close to the port city.

22.04 / 00:11

School Evacuations 'There were no green corridors': Ukraine says Mariupol evacuations halted by Russian shelling

No residents could be evacuated from the encircled city of Mariupol on Thursday due to continuing Russian shelling of agreed-to humanitarian corridors, Ukrainian deputy PM Iryna Vereshchuk said in a Telegram post on Thursday evening.

22.04 / 00:03

Provident Action Economic Impacts, Global Politics Limit Potential Actions Against Russia, Yellen Says

WASHINGTON—The U.S. and its allies are constrained in efforts to further punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine because some potential steps lack international consensus and present risks to the global economy, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.

21.04 / 20:15

MPs Boris Johnson: UK MPs approve probe into prime minister's alleged 'partygate' lies

British MPs have decided to open an investigation targeting Boris Johnson over the so-called "partygate" scandal, to find out whether he knowingly misled Parliament about illegal social events held on government property during coronavirus lockdowns.

21.04 / 18:57

Binance Investment services Binance Limits Its Services in Russia, New Crypto Investments, Kadena's Grants + More News

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21.04 / 18:01

cryptocurrency Target Binance cryptocurrency news services Binance Cutting Down Services In Russia In Line With European Union Sanctions

Binance has said it is cutting down services in Russia

21.04 / 17:35

Citi Remark Biden Says U.S. to Send Ukraine $800 Million in Military Aid

WASHINGTON—President Biden said Thursday the U.S. would send roughly $800 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, as Russian forces tightened their grip on the strategically important port city of Mariupol.

21.04 / 17:11

Mining regulation Bitcoin Russian central bank needs to ease up digital asset projects, governor says

The Russian central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina has admitted that the Bank of Russia might have taken a bit too tough a stance on digital assets and should look to reconsider that.

21.04 / 16:11

Marine Le Pen 'Massive war crimes': Estonia accuses Russia of genocide in Ukraine

Estonia has become one of the first countries in the EU to label Russia's actions in Ukraine as genocide.

21.04 / 14:27

Marine Le Pen Erik ten Hag: Manchester United appoint Ajax coach as their new manager

Manchester United have hired Erik ten Hag as their fifth manager in nine years, with the Dutchman leaving his role at Ajax at the end of the season.

21.04 / 14:13

business regulation Ban Bitcoin Bitcoin Wallets Noncustodial Bitcoin wallets unbannable, says exec behind Trezor wallets

As regulators grow increasingly concerned about investors moving their cryptocurrency out of centralized exchanges, one industry exec has assessed the probability of a potential ban of noncustodial wallets.

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