ARCHIVE September2023
DRC soldiers put on trial after 56 people killed in anti-UN demonstrations – JURIST
A military tribunal in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) put six soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) on trial on Tuesday following the […]
Voluntary Industry Standards Are a Must in Order to Accelerate Crypto Mainstream Adoption
The cryptocurrency industry is struggling to improve its reputation, according to new research published by Coincover, the blockchain protection company. The report – ‘Securing the Future of Cryptocurrencies’ is based on a […]
A higher global oil price will help Russia pay for its war
The bonanza could not last for ever. After reaching record volumes in recent months, despite Western embargoes, dwindling domestic production and the risks of navigating the Black Sea, Russia’s crude shipments fell […]
Swiss B2B fintech startup GenTwo raises €13.9M to make all assets investable; here’s how
Zurich-based B2B fintech platform GenTwo secures €13.9M series A funding round. | Image credit: Depositphotos Swiss-based B2B fintech company, GenTwo has announced that raised $15M (€13.9M) in a Series A funding round […]
Irish unicorn Wayflyer secures $1B deal from US-based Neuberger Berman
Image credit: Depositphotos Dublin-based Wayflyer, a unicorn that provides revenue-based financing and growth platform for e-commerce businesses, announced that it has secured $1B in funding from New York-based Neuberger Berman, an investment […]
Dutch VC Curiosity-backed fintech startup Strise raises €10M led by Atomico
Strise co-founders, (L-R) Sigve Søråsen, Marit Rødevand and Patrick Skjennum | Image credit: Strise Oslo-based Strise, a tech company that offers KYC intelligence systems, announced on Wednesday, September 6, that it has […]
Lack of Clarity Surrounding Embedded Finance Highlighted as 99% Uncertain About the Tech
Embedded finance is here to stay reveals a Weavr whitepaper. According to the white paper, 79 per cent of UK banking executives hear the term at least once a week if not […]
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
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson announced Monday that the PCG removed a floating barrier allegedly placed by China near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. This comes days […]
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