ARCHIVE November2022
FTX’s Bankruptcy: What’s Next For The Embattled Cryptocurrency Exchange?
What a difference a week can make. From a position as one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges to bankruptcy court, the implosion of FTX has sparked fears more exchanges and firms […]
Evercore hires Lazard’s Richard Hoyle in UK expansion
Boutique investment bank Evercore has bolstered its London operation by hiring a senior dealmaker from rival Lazard. Richard Hoyle is joining the bank as a senior managing director focused on deals in […]
UN releases draft COP27 climate agreement, omits fossil fuel limits – JURIST
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Thursday published a draft agreement on climate change from the COP27 climate summit. The agreement includes preliminary measures to keep the average global […]
Britcoin: All There Is To Know With Industry Views From Okcoin, Carta, Tribe Payments and More
Year in, and year out, people continue to wonder how long the crypto hype is going to continue. The volatility of the market and the crashes it has faced keep leading some […]
‘A complete failure of corporate controls’: Six takeaways from FTX’s latest bankruptcy filing
The new bosses of Sam Bankman-Fried’s failed crypto empire FTX have submitted their first report on the state of play at the group – and it doesn’t make for pretty reading. “Never […]
Myanmar military junta releases 5,700 political prisoners – JURIST
The military-controlled government of Myanmar Thursday announced the release of some 5,700 prisoners. Among those released are Japanese documentary film maker Toru Kubota, former UK ambassador to Myanmar Vicky Bowman, American agricultural […]
Ripple Expands Payment Solution to Corporate Customers Worldwide
Crypto firm Ripple is expanding its payments solution beyond financial institutions, deciding to now serve corporate customers including Nutrisource, Oceanus and more. Ripple plans to cover a variety of segments including trade, […]
Ex-BlackRock executive says ESG investment model is broken
Terrence Keeley had been at BlackRock for about a decade when he reached a contrarian conclusion: ESG doesn’t work. Keeley spent much of his time at the asset manager overseeing a group that nurtured […]
Pakistan lifts ban on award-winning film featuring transgender lead – JURIST
Pakistan authorities Wednesday announced that the previously-banned film “Joyland” has been cleared for release. “Joyland” follows the love story between a young man and a transgender actress.On November 11, authorities announced that […]
Crypto lender Genesis stops withdrawals in wake of FTX failure
Cryptocurrency lender Genesis told clients that it is suspending redemptions and new loan originations following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. The swift demise of FTX, which filed for bankruptcy last week, created unprecedented turmoil for […]
UN migration agency reports 8,542 died or disappeared during migration in 2023 – JURIST
The UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM) revealed in a report on Tuesday that 8,542 people died or disappeared during migration in 2023. This represents a 20 percent increase in migrant deaths […]
Moscow music hall terrorist attack suspects appear in court – JURIST
Suspects of the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack appeared before Moscow’s district court on Sunday. On Friday, camouflage-clad individuals opened fire on a crowded concert hall and shopping complex just outside of Moscow before […]
Russia watchdog labels ‘LGBT public movement’ as terrorist organization – JURIST
A Russian state financial watchdog labelled the “LGBT public movement” as a terrorist organization on Friday, as reported by Russian state media outlet TASS. This development comes three months after the Supreme […]
Ireland High Court rules UK not safe for asylum applicants due to Rwanda plan – JURIST
The Irish High Court ruled Friday that a decision made by the country’s Minister for Justice in 2020 to declare the UK a “safe country” to send asylum seekers back to during […]
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