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02.11 / 16:27

business Technology Activism Poland begins building new wall along border with Russia’s Kaliningrad

Poland’s government has authorised the construction of a new barrier along the 210-kilometre border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.

12.01 / 16:11

Activism Investment trusts Scottish Mortgage European Opportunities Saba Capital Activist hedge fund Saba Capital discloses exposure to 35 UK investment trusts

Weinstein said closed‐ended funds were a “distinct contributor” to the fund’s strong performance over the last year.

09.08 / 12:27

Blockchain Adoption education Activism Books Podcast How to become a ‘Blockchain Radical,’ according to podcaster Joshua Dávila

Crypto has been the subject of much criticism from those on the political Left, many of whom see cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) as being associated with libertarian or right-wing ideas. One common perception is that cryptocurrencies and other blockchain-based technologies, such as nonfungible tokens (NFTs), exist for the primary purpose of concentrating wealth, scamming investors and otherwise replicating existing financial and power structures — just in a more unregulated manner.

12.04 / 14:49

Blockchain Technology Adoption education Activism Charity Podcast Who watches the watchers? CryptoHarlem founder Matt Mitchell explains why surveillance is the enemy

Technology can be one’s best friend or, in some cases, their worst enemy. For example, Meta and TikTok seamlessly connect millions of people with loved ones and strangers, and while the platforms are a great resource for finding information and communicating with others, there are valid concerns about violations of users’ privacy and the monetization and possible outright theft of users’ data.

24.03 / 10:15

Twitter Green technology Activism Bitcoin Greenpeace war on Bitcoin unintentionally spawns 'badass' new mascot

Environmental group Greenpeace’s latest salvo against Bitcoin (BTC) has seen the commissioning of an artwork aimed at highlighting its climate impact. Instead, the art piece has been widely praised by Bitcoiners, who want to adopt it as its mascot.

15.02 / 16:25

Adoption education Activism Taxes Podcast Justice Financial Education is key to financial freedom, says Bitcoin advocate Najah Roberts

Can Bitcoin help Black Americans build wealth in a country that has historically and intentionally prevented them from doing so? The Agenda podcast recently sat down with Najah Roberts, a Bitcoin educator and entrepreneur, to explore the question.

19.11 / 20:09

Activism Climate change climate conference Ukraine war Sunak UK PM Rishi Sunak meets President Zelenskyy on surprise Ukraine trip

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised 125 anti-aircraft guns and other air-defense technology as he made an unannounced visit Saturday -- his first -- to Ukraine's snow-blanketed war-time capital for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

02.11 / 16:27

business Technology Activism What is Listenbourg? Why is it going viral on Twitter? Why did the meme become so big in Europe?

It only took three days after a photoshopped map showing Listenbourg — a fictional country haphazardly tacked onto the Iberian peninsula — appeared on social media for the joke to take the world by storm.

02.11 / 10:41

Technology Activism Energy North Korea launches several missiles aimed at South in another apparent test

A North Korean ballistic missile landed less than 60 kilometres off South Korea's coast on Wednesday in a barrage of apparent tests President Yoon Suk-yeol said was "effectively a territorial encroachment".

02.11 / 09:33

Technology Activism Energy Danes show trust in PM Frederiksen in nail-biter election

Danes handed its current prime minister another mandate at the polls Tuesday in what was seen as a vote of confidence in Mette Frederiksen's handling of the pandemic and her ability as a leader to overcome yet another crisis.

02.11 / 01:29

Activism Energy Migrants exits Netanyahu tipped to win Israeli election - exits polls

Exit polls have shown that former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will win elections in Isreal.

31.10 / 19:29

Activism film Protests Halloween Ukraine war: Electricity blackouts, Russian spies, and grain shipments in doubt

Ships left Ukrainian ports carrying grain on Monday, suggesting Moscow had stopped short of reimposing a blockade that could have threatened world food supplies.

31.10 / 13:43

Activism film Protests record high Eurozone inflation climbed to new record high of 10.7% in October

Inflation in the eurozone is expected to have reached a new record high of 10.7% in October.

30.10 / 19:39

Activism Halloween India: 30 killed in suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat, officials say

At least 30 people were killed and dozens critically injured when a suspension bridge in India's western Gujarat state collapsed on Sunday, two government officials said.

08.06 / 08:11

Law Activism Congress AIM letter rights Human rights activists take aim at privileged crypto critics in letter to Congress

Human rights activists from 20 countries have submitted an open letter to the United States Congress in support of a “responsible crypto policy” and praising Bitcoin and stablecoins as essential tools aiding democracy and freedom for tens of millions.

18.05 / 13:11

Activism NATO penalty Belarus president changes death penalty law to target opposition

Belarus has introduced the death penalty for planning an attack or "attempting an act of terrorism", according to a decree issued Wednesday — charges that target many opposition activists, including its exiled leader.

10.11 / 12:51

LGBT Activism Poland: Trio back in court over posters showing Virgin Mary with LGBT halo

Three activists cleared in Poland earlier this year over posters depicting the Virgin Mary with an LGBT halo are back in court today.

29.10 / 09:07

business Mining Activism Environment Stoush over Greenidge miner's legal threats to activists over ‘false' claims

Greenidge Generation LLC, an upstate New York-based Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm has reportedly threatened legal action over repeated “demonstrably false” claims from local activists.

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