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Fintech & Ecommerce

Alibaba Promotes Millennials to E-Commerce Leadership Roles

Alibaba Group Holding is pushing millennials, who are representatives of the generation born in the early 1980s – mid-1990s, to take leading roles in the Chinese online market, since currently this e-commerce giant, based in Huangzhou, is going through a kind of transformation period to resist the pressure of competitors such as PDD Holdings.

News

UK Ethnic Minority Businesses Are Twice More Ambitious Than SMEs Overall

Recent UK research showed that almost 6 in 10 ethnic minority-owned businesses (EMBs) have ambitions to both grow and take risks, significantly higher than the overall percentage of SMEs nationwide (27%).

Blockchain & Crypto

Spot Bitcoin ETF Updates Deadline Set on Dec. 29

The SEC has announced a Dec. 29 update deadline for potential spot Bitcoin ETF providers that wish to receive their approvals in early January.

News

India Tests AI for Severe Weather Forecast

India’s governmental department believes that AI climate models can help improve forecasting, especially important for severe weather conditions like floods and droughts.

News

OpenAI Reportedly Plans to Raise New Funding

Media outlets, citing insiders, report that OpenAI is currently discussing the possible holding of a new round of fundraising for at least $100 billion.

Science & Technology

China Softens Stance on Gaming

China approved 105 domestic games on Monday, December 25th.

Finance & Economics

Royal Bank of Canada Gets Nod for Purchase of HSBC Unit

Canada at the end of last week approved the implementation of a deal to acquire the internal unit of HSBC by Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) for $10.2 billion.

News

South Korea Fines Global Banks for Illegal Naked Short Selling

South Korea has decided to impose a total fine of 26.5 billion won ($20.4 million) on two global investment banks and a local unit of an international company for involvement in naked short selling.

Finance & Economics

Bank of Japan Governor Signals Chance of Policy Shift

The governor of the Bank of Japan, Kazuo Ueda, on Monday, December 25, stated that there is currently an increasing likelihood that the financial regulator’s inflation target will be reached, noting the possibility of making adjustments to the policy of the organization he heads.

Finance & Economics

Maximizing your savings: How to find the best APY rates

In a world where financial security is more important than ever, understanding how to maximize your savings is crucial. One key element in this process is finding the best Annual Percentage Yield (APY) rates. APY is a measure used to compare the profitability of different savings and investment accounts, taking into account the effects of […]

Articles

Gaming and Mental Health: Exploring Positive Effects and Challenges

Is gaming on sites like ICE Casino a healthy habit? What about casual games where you do not spend money? Experts are torn between two camps. Some say that it is bad for mental health, and some say it can help stimulate the brain.

Society & Lifestyle

Ukrainian Brides vs. Russian Brides: A Marriage Comparison

In the realm of international romance and matrimony, Eastern European brides, specifically those from Ukraine and Russia, have caught the eye of countless Western gentlemen.

News

China’s Biggest Banks Lower Deposit Rates

China’s largest state-owned banks are reducing deposit rates for the third time since the beginning of this year.

Blockchain & Crypto

Nigeria Removes Crypto Restrictions

After almost two years of a comprehensive ban prohibiting local banks from engaging with digital currencies, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted the given restrictions, allowing lenders to open accounts for crypto firms.

News

Crypto Compensation Less Reliant on Tokens: Survey

Those working in the crypto industry today are much more likely to receive job compensation in the form of equity than crypto tokens, unlike only a few years ago.

News

Registered Crypto Firms Surge 56% in Spain

Several international platforms, such as Revolut, Bitpanda, Crypto.com and Vivid, have joined the list of registered crypto providers in Spain in 2023.