ARCHIVE May2018
Italy political crisis hits financial markets
Fears over Italy’s political upheaval spread to Wall Street after Europe’s financial markets closed lower. The prospect of fresh elections and the possibility of eurosceptic parties strengthening their position has raised concern about […]
Instability in Italy and Spain jolts European markets
Mounting fears about political instability in Italy and Spain sent tremors through the eurozone’s two largest peripheral debt markets on Friday with investors dumping the sovereign bonds of both countries and sending […]
Cryptocurrencies have a mysterious allure – but are they just a fad?
Attempts to reinvent money such as bitcoin often create excitement, but achieve little The cryptocurrency revolution, which started with bitcoin in 2009, claims to be inventing new kinds of money. There are […]
Cryptocurrencies have a mysterious allure – but are they just a fad?
The cryptocurrency revolution, which started with bitcoin in 2009, claims to be inventing new kinds of money. There are now nearly 2,000 cryptocurrencies, and millions of people worldwide are excited by them. […]
How Finland is Using the Blockchain to Revolutionise Financial Services for Refugees
Refugees and asylum seekers forced to leave their homes are often found without paperwork, posing problems for them and for legal authorities in proving their very existence. Without paperwork, it’s impossible to […]
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Egypt authorities refuse identity documents in attempt to pressure dissidents to return: Human Rights Watch – JURIST
Authorities in Egypt have refused to issue and renew essential identity documents needed by those living outside the country, said Human Rights Watch (HRW) Monday. The refusals are allegedly part of attempts […]
Tunisia court should quash convictions against homosexuality, says Amnesty International – JURIST
Amnesty International Sunday called for a Tunisian lower court to quash convictions against two LGBTQ+ individuals who were convicted for homosexuality.A transgender woman and gay man were arrested along with six others […]
Kraken Staking Services Banned in the US – A Win For Investors or a Step Too Far?
One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Kraken, has felt the wrath of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following its failure to register its staking-as-a-service program. We reached out to the industry […]
EU and UN announce monetary support for Rwanda in evacuating refugees from Libya – JURIST
The EU Delegation in Rwanda Thursday announced an aid package valued at € 22 million to the Rwandan government in support of the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM) operated by the UN Refugee […]
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