Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the country amid US threats to retake control of the Panama Canal.
Month: February 2025
Japanese Finance Minster: Tokyo Will Review Crypto Tax System ‘by June’
The Japanese Finance Minster Katsunobu Kato has promised Tokyo will review the nation’s controversial and much-maligned crypto tax laws by the end of June this year.
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Thousands protest against far-right in Berlin
The protests came after some parties voted alongside the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), over a non-binding resolution on immigration last week.
Victims of Philadelphia air ambulance crash named
Investigators have not been able to locate the aircraft’s black box yet, which could provide clues into the cause of the crash.
Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX win early Grammys
The first of 94 trophies is handed out in Los Angeles, as the 67th Grammy Awards get underway.
Air traffic control staffing ‘not normal’ during DC crash – officials
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there was a “consolidation of air traffic controllers an hour before it was supposed to happen”.
Canadian fans boo US anthem as tariffs spur ‘buy local’ pledge
Canadians have begun booing the US anthem at sports games, signalling the depth of anger at steep US tariffs.
UBS Explores Blockchain to Revolutionize Digital Gold Investments for Retail Investors
Switzerland’s largest bank, UBS, is taking a major step in integrating blockchain technology into traditional finance by experimenting with digital gold investments for retail investors.
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Coinbase Acquires Spindl to Boost Onchain Advertising and Expand Base Ecosystem
Coinbase has acquired Spindl, an onchain advertising and infrastructure platform, in a move aimed at enhancing the visibility of projects built on its Ethereum layer-2 network, Base.
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Watch: Punxsutawney Phil makes Groundhog Day weather prediction
People gathered for the annual Groundhog Day winter forecast in the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.