Metaplanet Inc., a publicly traded Japanese company, announced it has secured a loan of one billion Japanese yen ($6.8 million) with an annual interest rate of 0.1% to acquire more Bitcoin.
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Month: August 2024
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Tied at 49% Odds on Polymarket
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are now deadlocked at 49% odds on Polymarket as bettors try to forecast the next U.S. president.
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The ‘absurd’ real-life sting operation that inspired a movie
A new film is inspired by an extraordinary real-life sting called Operation Flagship in 1985.
Double whammy for the Kenyan president’s tax plans
Most of President William Ruto’s plans for the economy since coming to power are in tatters.
400-year record heat threat to Great Barrier Reef
The highest sea temperatures in 400 years could threaten the reef’s survival, say scientists.
Australian hockey player ‘sorry’ after Paris cocaine arrest
A member of Australia’s hockey team is arrested in Paris and is in custody for allegedly buying cocaine.
Iran will respond at ‘right time’ to killing of Hamas leader
Diplomatic efforts ramp up as Iran reiterates threats against Israel.
Taylor Swift Vienna concerts cancelled after attack threat
The cancellations follow the arrest of two people suspected of planning attacks.
Why has Ukraine launched a cross-border attack on Russia
Vladimir Putin called the attack a “provocation”, but Kyiv’s objectives are not immediately clear.
Solana Reaches All-Time High Against Ethereum: What’s Next for SOL?
Solana has jumped by 10% in the past 24 hours, rising to $153 on a day when the crypto market as a a whole has recovered by 4%.
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