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UAE to Boost Global South Growth Through BRICS Membership

[Sep 5, 2024 8:30 AM] The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is committed to supporting the economic development of the Global South through its membership in the BRICS group, according to Younis Haji Al Khoori, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance. The UAE aims to foster…

Beleaguered Libyan Central Bank Governor Flees Armed Militia

[Sep 4, 2024 10:30 AM] Libya’s central bank governor, Sadiq al-Kabir, has fled the country due to threats and intimidation from armed militias. He claims that these actions are aimed at forcing him and other bank staff to return to work and comply with the interim…

TON Blockchain Reaches 1 Billion Transactions

[Sep 3, 2024 6:30 AM] The TON blockchain recently announced it has reached a milestone, registering a billion completed transactions on its network. Through its social media channels, the TON network team explained that half of this volume had occurred during the last…

India’s HDFC Bank Launches New UPI and CBDC Features

[Sep 2, 2024 6:30 AM] HDFC Bank, a leading private sector bank in India, has introduced new features for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and central bank digital currency (CBDC) to enhance digital banking for its customers. Announced at the Global Fintech Fest 2024 in…

Court Approves BTC Loan for Bankrupt Bitcoin Mining Firm

[Sep 1, 2024 11:30 PM] Rhodium Encore LLC, a bankrupt bitcoin mining company, has received court approval for a unique debtor-in-possession financing plan that allows borrowing in either U.S. dollars or bitcoin. Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd., a blockchain firm led by Mike…

Crypto Hacks and Scams Cost $300 Million in August

[Sep 1, 2024 4:30 AM] In August, approximately $310.9 million was lost to exploits, hacks, and scams. However, digital assets worth $10.3 million were recovered, resulting in a net loss of $300.6 million. According to the security firm Certik, this is the second-highest…

Tanzania Reportedly Blocks X Amid Opposition Crackdown

[Aug 31, 2024 10:40 PM] The East African nation of Tanzania has reportedly restricted access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). This ongoing outage has been confirmed by Netblocks, an internet observatory organization. The incident coincides with a police…