ECB board member Piero Cipollone noted that Trump’s recent executive order promoting US dollar-backed stablecoins could lead to greater disintermediation of banks.
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Month: January 2025
Palestinians return to north Gaza on foot, with belongings in hand
Thousands of Palestinians are returning to north Gaza after Israel and Hamas reached a hostage deal.
Russia focuses on Soviet victims of WW2 as officials not invited to Auschwitz ceremony
The country has shifted focus away from the Holocaust to the suffering of Soviet people during World War Two.
New Zealand eases visa rules to lure ‘digital nomads’
Under the new rules, visitors to the country can work remotely while holidaying for up to 90 days.
Belarus ruler claims landslide in ‘sham’ election
No credible opponents were allowed to run against Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus since the 1990s.
Nigerian star 2Baba announces separation from wife
Tuface, also known as 2Baba, is seen as one of the pioneers of Nigeria’s vibrant music scene.
DeepSeek shocks AI world with ‘cheap’ Chinese chatbot
It has overtaken ChatGPT to become the top free application on Apple’s App Store in the UK.
Poland warns against restarting Russia gas supplies
Andrzej Duda says even if a peace deal with Ukraine is struck, pipelines to Europe should stay shut.
Argentinian News Stand ‘Paid $20 to Scan Customers’ Irises’ as WLD Controversy Continues
Argentinian authorities are investigating a newsstand operator who allegedly paid customers and “neighbors” around $20 for iris scans, amid ongoing Worldcoin (WLD) controversy in LATAM.
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Elon Musk Eyes Blockchain as Tool to Overhaul Govt Spending Oversight: Report
Billionaire Elon Musk is exploring blockchain at the newly established DOGE to cut government spending and enhance efficiency.
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