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Russia Warns France of Political Motives in Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Arrest
The Russian government is warning France that charging Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, might look like a political attack. Durov, who was born in Russia but is now a French citizen, was recently detained in Paris. The charges against... -
Xpeng Motors Looks to Shake Up China’s EV Market with New Budget Model
Xpeng Motors has priced the first model of its budget brand MONA below $17,000 which could further shake up China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry which is anyway the most competitive globally with a flurry of domestic and global players vying... -
$500M Digital Energy Fund Launched by Hodler Investments & Gewan Holding
Hodler Investments and Gewan Holding, two prominent UAE-based investment firms, are collaborating to launch the $500 million Digital Energy Infrastructure (DEI) Fund. This fund aims to invest in critical energy projects that support the digital economy. The DEI Fund will... -
Mac Users Warned Over Malware Cthulhu Stealer Targeting Crypto Wallets
Apple Mac users are being alerted to a new strain of malware called Cthulhu Stealer, which poses a major threat by targeting popular cryptocurrency wallets. This malware is designed to steal personal information and access crypto wallets from well-known platforms... -
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Arrest Ignites Diplomatic Tension Between France and Russia
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram's popular messaging app, was arrested on Saturday evening as he stepped off his private plane at Paris's Le Bourget airport. This has ignited a diplomatic row between France and Russia and raised... -
China and Russia Strengthen Financial Ties and BRICS Cooperation, Focus on Local Currency Use, Payment Systems, and Global Economic Governance
China and Russia have strengthened their partnership in currency, finance, and within the BRICS framework after a meeting between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Both countries agreed to increase the use of their local currencies... -
India to Release Cryptocurrency Regulation Paper, Balancing Global Standards and Local Challenges
The Indian government is preparing to release a consultation paper on cryptocurrency regulations. This paper, set to come out between September and October 2024, will be led by the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA). The aim is... -
US Stocks Eye Record Highs After Powell Signals September Rate Cut
US stocks surged on Friday and the S&P 500 Index rose 1.15% and is now very near to its all-time highs. Markets have recovered most of their recent losses amid optimism over a soft landing for the US economy. Fed... -
El Salvador Grows Bitcoin Reserves as Global Interest Rises
Salvador, the world’s first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, has continued its aggressive strategy of accumulating Bitcoin. This was revealed in a recent Arkham data that shows El Salvador has increased its Bitcoin holdings by purchasing one Bitcoin... -
HAQQ Unveils Gold-Backed Stablecoin and Discusses Innovations on Bitcoin.com Podcast
HAQQ is a blockchain platform designed to promote ethical finance using decentralized technology. It operates similarly to other well-known blockchain networks, allowing for easy integration with existing smart contracts and decentralized applications. This is because HAQQ is built to be...
