The Taliban are sitting on $1 trillion worth of minerals the world desperately needs
The swift fall of Afghanistan to Taliban fighters two decades after the United States invaded the country has triggered a political and humanitarian crisis. It’s...
People’s Bank of China in Shenzhen ‘cleans up’ illegal crypto firms
The Shenzhen branch of the People’s Bank of China launched a special “rectification” program against illegal crypto-related activities, beginning with a crackdown on 11 emerging...
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Investors anxiously await signals that the Fed will start hitting the brakes
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In 2014, Selected MIT Students Got $100 Of Free BTC. What Did They Do With It?
This fascinating experiment involving free BTC generated concrete results and we’re here to review them. The feel-good story arrives courtesy of CNBC, who interviewed some...
Northern English regions drive house price growth
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How to harness positivity to rise above collective trauma and fear
Even in a pandemic, positive psychiatrist Dr. Samantha Boardman suggests the best approach might be to build strength and positivity from within. In “Everyday Vitality:...
Bitpanda Raises $263 Million in Series C Finance Round, Firm Aims to ‘Double Down on Technology’
Vienna-based crypto platform Bitpanda has announced the firm has secured $263 million in a Series C funding round. The financing was led by Valar Ventures...
Sean Lock: Comedian and 8 Out of 10 Cats captain dies aged 58
The comedy panel show favourite was best known as a team captain on the series 8 Out of 10 Cats....
See how the global leaders reacted to the Taliban’s takeover
The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan has drawn a mixed reaction from countries around the world. While the West scrambles to deal with the reality and...