Amex Ventures backs $55M Abra raise
Venture capital continues to flow into the crypto industry, with high-profile investors such as American Express taking part in the new economy....
Bank of Russia wants to block ‘emotional’ and suspicious crypto activity
The Russian central bank is planning to slow down payments to crypto exchanges and combat suspicious crypto activity....
Bitcoin miner maker Canaan records highest quarterly profit since 2019 IPO
Chinese Bitcoin miner manufacturer Canaan Inc. has reported significant revenue figures for the second quarter of 2021....
Simone Biles testifies at Senate hearing into Nassar
Simone Biles and Aly Raisman are speaking at a Senate inquiry into claims the FBI mishandled sex abuse reports....
North and South Korea test ballistic missiles hours apart
The tests highlight an arms race on the peninsula, as nuclear talks with North Korea remain stalled....
Afghanistan women’s youth soccer team escapes to Pakistan
Their departure comes as part of a wider exodus of female cultural and sporting stars....
California recall: Democratic governor survives bid to oust him
Gavin Newsom appears to have survived a rare state-wide vote to remove him with a clear majority....
EU must step up and build defence – von der Leyen
The Commission’s chief says the EU needs the “political will” to intervene militarily without the US....
Mexico drug lord ‘The Viceroy’ sentenced to 28 years
Vicente Carrillo Fuentes took control of the Juárez cartel after his brother died in a botched operation....
Saudi Arabia camel carvings dated to prehistoric era
A new study suggests the sculptures in Saudi Arabia are far older than previously thought....