Shell companies were used to charter the sanctioned oligarch’s yachts to himself, evading VAT, BBC reveals.
Month: January 2025
In a split second, Russia wipes out three generations of a Ukrainian family
A Ukrainian grandmother mourns her daughter, grandson and mother – killed in a single Russian strike.
White House pauses federal grants and loans
Democrats warn the move could have “devastating consequences” on programmes that people across the US rely on.
Over One in Five Russians Trade Meme Coins, Survey Finds
More than one in five Russians trade or hold meme coins, a new survey has found, as the popularity of “hype”-generated tokens spreads globally.
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KuCoin Pleads Guilty to US Charges Over Unlicensed Operations with $300M Fine
KuCoin pleaded guilty to operating unlicensed in the US, agreeing to pay nearly $300m in fines and exit the market for at least two years.
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US Senate Confirms Pro-Bitcoin Scott Bessent as Trump’s Treasury Secretary
Scott Bessent has been an outspoken advocate for blockchain and digital assets and hopes to being more regulatory clarity and crypto-favourable policies.
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Tuttle Capital Seeks Approval for Ten Crypto Leveraged ETFs, Including Meme Coins
Tuttle Capital Management has filed applications for ten cryptocurrency-based leveraged ETFs, including funds tied to popular meme coins.
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DraftKings Settles with NFL Players Association Over NFT Player Likeness Dispute
DraftKings has reached a settlement with the NFLPA over allegations of unpaid royalties for using NFL player likenesses in NFTs.
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How a kabaddi club in India is changing girls’ lives
A kabaddi club has helped Indian girls find new opportunities and become financially independent as adults.
Trump signs orders focused on reshaping US military
The president also actioned US servicemembers who were discharged for refusing Covid vaccines to be reinstated.