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Capitalism is having an identity crisis – but it is still the best system

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The 73-year-old Vietnamese refugee is responsible for bringing Sriracha to American consumers

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Electric Truckmaker Rivian, Backed By Amazon, Ford, Raises Whopping $1.3 Billion

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Сryptocurrencies

Behind the Idea: Giving to Services

ESG (environmental, social and governance) has become a top priority for those in the blockchain and crypto spheres. Having historically had a bad impact on the environment, organisations in these spaces and […]

Vanguard exit from $66tn net-zero coalition could trigger ‘domino effect’, ESG expert warns

Vanguard’s sudden exit from the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative could prompt other US fund groups to walk away, a leading ESG expert has warned. The $8.1tn passives giant confirmed on 7 […]

Germany arrests 25 members of Qanon-aligned terrorist organisation for allegedly planning coup – JURIST

The German Office of the Federal Prosecutor (Generalbundesanwalt) Wednesday arrested 25 suspected members and supporters of an unnamed terrorist organisation who allegedly planned to “overcome the existing state order in Germany” through […]

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WOO Network Develops Real-Time Reporting for Digital Assets

WOO Network develops live self-reporting dashboard aimed at making crypto exchanges more transparent. WOO Network is launching a real-time reporting tool for its assets and liabilities to cultivate transparency among its digital […]

Barclays has promoted 85 new managing directors — here are the names

Barclays has promoted 85 managing directors within its corporate and investment bank, the same number as last year despite tougher times for dealmakers. The UK lender unveiled its new managing directors, a […]

Detained WNBA star Brittney Griner released from detention in Russia – JURIST

US President Joe Biden announced early Thursday morning that detained WNBA player Brittney Griner was released from Russian detention as part of a prisoner exchange. Griner was imprisoned for 10 months following […]

FTX collapse sparks calls for SEC to take legal action against crypto exchanges

Pressure is mounting on the Securities and Exchange Commission to step up enforcement of key hubs of the crypto industry after the collapse of FTX last month. FTX’s bankruptcy put the focus on crypto […]

Ex-Barclays chair Makram Azar’s Spac to take MNG Airlines public in $676m deal

The blank cheque company set up by the former chair of European banking at Barclays has signed a deal to take logistics and transport company, MNG Airlines public. The special purpose acquisition company called […]

Oil giants green lit $166bn of new investments despite net zero engagement

Top investors hoping to do good by engaging with oil and gas giants are at risk of falling short of their own net zero commitments, a leading think tank has warned, as […]

North Korea releases US soldier who crossed demilitarized zone 2 months ago – JURIST

North Korea expelled US soldier Travis King on Wednesday, 2 months after he crossed into its territory from South Korea. KCNA, North Korea’s state media, announced that North Korea expelled King after […]

South Korea court overturns North Korea leaflet ban – JURIST

The Constitutional Court of South Korea on Tuesday struck down a provision of the Law on the Development of Inter-Korean Relations which prohibits the distribution of leaflets in North Korea and imposes […]

Hong Kong court sentences journalist to 5 days in jail for obstructing police officer – JURIST

The West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court on Monday sentenced the head of the Hong Kong Journalists Association Ronson Chan to five days in jail, according to the Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP). As […]

Philippine Coast Guard removes floating barrier allegedly placed by China – JURIST