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The OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework will require crypto platforms to share taxpayer information with tax authorities.The UK government says that the standard could potentially recoup hundreds of millions of pounds in lost revenue.“Today we are sending out a strong message that we will not allow criminals to use crypto to avoid paying their fair share,” says Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Victoria Atkins.The 48 signatories to the agreement encouraged other countries to join them.

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Bitcoin Argentina, a non-government organization dedicated to promoting crypto, has presented a draft bill aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency market in a manner that ensures decentralization and enhances public trust. 

Singles Day sales period, which wrapped up at midnight on Saturday. Meanwhile competitor JD.com said its festival GMV (gross merchandising volume) hit a «record high» over the sales period. Originally a 24-hour online shopping event held on November 11 each year in China, the 'Singles Day' festival — a nod to the digits in the date — has expanded into weeks of promotions across the country's major ecommerce platforms and in brick-and-mortar stores.

Indian Express, Ramprakash Singh, brother of the deceased victim Ankit, recollects the moment when the stampede occurred. Recalling the incident, Ramprakash Singh told The Indian Express, “Our festive break from work began today. So we had booked the tickets.

The Times of Israel said, citing the claim made by Ehud Ya’ari, the Arab affairs analyst of Israeli news platform Channel 12. The proposal was shot down by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Egypt, Bahrain, Sudan, Morocco, Mauritania and Djibouti, Ya’ari reportedly said. Livemint could not independently verify the development.

FTX’s bankruptcy advisers have filed a lawsuit against crypto exchange Bybit Fintech and its two affiliated companies.

₹22,000 restaurant bill in Pune. The man shared the incident on the X platform (foremrly Twitter) which has gone viral. The victim found a match on the Bumble app on 30 September this year.

Australian government on Sunday described as «serious and ongoing» a cybersecurity incident that forced ports operator DP World Australia to suspend operations at ports in several states since Friday. DP World Australia, which manages nearly half of the goods that flow in and out of the country, said it was looking into possible data breaches as well as testing systems «crucial for the resumption of normal operations and regular freight movement». The breach halted operations at the containers terminals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Western Australia's Fremantle since Friday. «The cyber incident at DP World is serious and ongoing,» Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil said on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. A DP World spokesperson did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment on when normal operations would resume.

OpenInvest, the wealth administration platform founded by Powerwrap co-founder Andrew Varlamos and backed by Pinnacle Investment Management, has ramped up its search for a buyer, Street Talk understands.

Google has created a free tool for small, user-created online platforms to deal with terrorist content. Called Altitude, the free tool is built by Jigsaw — a unit within Google that tracks extremism, disinformation and censorship — and non-profit group called 'Tech Against Terrorism'.

ecommerce platforms Tmall and Taobao recorded «positive» year-on-year growth over this year's Singles Day sales period, which wrapped up at midnight on Saturday. Meanwhile, competitor JD.com said its festival GMV (gross merchandising volume) hit a «record high» over the sales period. Originally a 24-hour online shopping event held on Nov. 11 each year in China, the 'Singles Day' festival — a nod to the digits in the date — has expanded into weeks of promotions across the country's major ecommerce platforms and in brick-and-mortar stores.

Alibaba Group reported that its Chinese e-commerce platforms Tmall and Taobao recorded «positive» year-on-year growth over this year's Singles Day sales period, which wrapped up at midnight on Saturday. Meanwhile competitor JD.com said its festival GMV (gross merchandising volume) hit a «record high» over the sales period.

data law will restrict the scope of their operations, legal experts aware of the matter said. The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, which received the President’s assent on August 11, has proposed that companies and businesses — which collect and store user data and are termed as data fiduciaries — cannot process the personal data of any user without explicit consent. It requires them to specifically state the “purpose” for which data is collected and to also delete information when user consent is withdrawn.

YouTube videos readily available on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac for offline viewing? YouTube stands as the premier video-sharing platform, offering a vast array of content covering almost every conceivable topic. Whether you're eager to explore a new recipe or learn the intricacies of your latest tech gadget, YouTube has content to suit everyone's interests. However, access to YouTube videos typically requires a stable internet connection. For those dealing with unreliable Wi-Fi or limited bandwidth, the ability to download and store YouTube videos directly on Apple devices can prove immensely convenient and advantageous. Various methods allow you to download YouTube videos, ranging from dedicated apps for your device to browser extensions and direct downloads from websites.

Decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Raft has suffered a hack resulting in the loss of approximately $3.3 million in Ethereum ( ETH).

Regulation, Forex, Crypto, Web 3.0, Metaverse, AI, ESG Will Be in Focus.

On October 31, the Japanese government announced the freezing of assets belonging to nine individuals and one cryptocurrency trading company accused of financially aiding the Palestinian militant group Hamas, as per Kyodo News. This action comes amidst an ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with other nations like the United States taking similar steps to curb the financial streams that fuel Hamas's activities.

World Cup 2023 was finally crushed as England won the toss and posted a mammoth total of 337, thereby mathematically making it impossible for the Babar Azam-led side to defeat them within 6-7 overs and advance to the tournament's next stage. Not only did Pakistan lose the semifinals spot, it also ended up being defeated by 93 runs by the Jos Butler-led England. Chasing the target of 338, Pakistan was bowled for 244.

Blockchain technology has the potential to completely transform the services sector by improving efficiency, security and transparency. 

VetsAid 2023, slated to kick off at 8 pm (ET) and 5 pm (PT) on Sunday, promises an unforgettable lineup featuring full-length sets from musical powerhouses such as Joe Walsh, Jeff Lynne's ELO, The War on Drugs, The Flaming Lips, and Lucius. The event will be accessible for streaming on the Veeps livestreaming platform. In the previous year, the VetsAid Ohio benefit concert in Columbus witnessed stellar performances from Nine Inch Nails, The Black Keys, The Breeders, and Dave Grohl, alongside Walsh and the reformed James Gang.