Category: world

  • World Science Forum 2024 Declaration Calls for Strengthening Trust in Science Globally

    This section is Partnership content provided The content in this section is provided by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of press release distribution on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Globe Newswire Breadcrumb links Globe Newswire Article writer: Posted on November 23, 2024 • 2 min…

  • IMF, World Bank split on Kenya Power monopoly

    The IMF and World Bank have disagreed over the push to end Kenya Power’s monopoly on selling electricity to homes and businesses. The International Monetary Fund wants Kenya to speed up regulations that would allow other companies to sell power in competition with utilities, arguing that the country is behind…

  • Charting the Global Economy: Trump Win Reverberates Around the World

    Breadcrumb links BMN Business Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the US presidential elections has already made world leaders prepare for how his next administration will shape the global economy. Article writer: Bloomberg News Molly Smith Published on November 9, 2024 • 4 minutes read You can save this article by…

  • World Bank resists push to end Kenya Power monopoly

    The World Bank has warned the Kenyan government as it seeks to end Kenya Power’s monopoly on selling electricity to homes and businesses, saying exposing the utilities to competition would lead to higher electricity prices. Bretton Woods believes allowing other companies to sell power also risks the Nairobi Stock Exchange-listed…

  • The Bitcoin Popularity Index (BPI) – A Measure of Bitcoin Interest Around The World

    introduction Introducing the Bitcoin Popularity Index (BPI), the first comprehensive research study of its kind. This index has been curated in an effort to measure Bitcoin’s global reach and influence through a large-scale analysis of Google search queries. Unlike many studies that provide absolute data or mix different aspects of…

  • The Bitcoin Popularity Index (BPI) – A Measure of Bitcoin Interest Around The World

    introduction Introducing the Bitcoin Popularity Index (BPI), the first comprehensive research study of its kind. This index has been curated in an effort to measure Bitcoin’s global reach and influence through a large-scale analysis of Google search queries. Unlike many studies that provide absolute data or mix different aspects of…

  • Russia fines Google $20 Decillion – more than all the money in the world

    A Russian court has fined Google an astronomical $20 trillion — an amount that significantly exceeds the world’s total money supply — after the tech giant banned accounts belonging to several pro-Kremlin TV channels on YouTube. The case, which has captured global attention due to the unprecedented number of people…

  • Philips delivers strong margin improvement; flat comparable sales due to further deteriorated demand in China; growth in rest of world

    This section is Partnership Content supplied The content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Breadcrumb Trail Links GlobeNewswire Author of the article: Published Oct 28, 2024  •  8 minute…

  • Saylor’s Latest Remarks Shock The Bitcoin World: What He Said

    Recently interview With journalist Madison Ready, Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, has sparked huge controversy within the Bitcoin community with his remarks on custody and regulation. The discussion centered around the risks associated with large institutions holding large amounts of Bitcoin and the possibility of government seizure or confiscation, reminiscent…

  • The Secretive World of Russian Oil Tanker Insurance Revealed

    Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business One of the energy market’s open questions since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been who’s insuring the tankers moving Moscow’s petroleum against the risk of a catastrophic oil spill. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Alex Longley, Patrick Sykes and Alberto Nardelli Published Oct 22,…

  • The Secretive World of Russian Oil Tanker Insurance Revealed

    Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business One of the energy market’s open questions since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been who’s insuring the tankers moving Moscow’s petroleum against the risk of a catastrophic oil spill. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Alex Longley, Patrick Sykes and Alberto Nardelli Published Oct 22,…

  • Upside Down World: Spooks are Heroes, Heroes are Spooks

    This space suffers from the problem of inverted perceptions. What makes Bitcoin valuable in the first place is its decentralized nature. The reality is that it is a distributed system, with no central point of control, no central point of influence, and not even a central interface point for its…

  • Artificial intelligence a ‘double-edged sword’ in world of cybersecurity: experts

    Breadcrumb links PMN BMN Business Article writer: Canadian Press Tara Deschamps Posted on October 20, 2024 • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article content TORONTO – Denis Villeneuve has worked in cybersecurity for 15…

  • World Bank projects Kenya’s unemployment to worsen in 2024

    Kenya’s unemployment rate will worsen in 2024 compared to last year, reflecting a difficult economic environment marked by slowing business activity and a hiring freeze, a World Bank assessment showed. In a new report, the World Bank estimated the unemployment rate at 5.7% in 2024, slightly higher than the 5.6%…

  • World Bank projects Kenya’s unemployment to worsen in 2024

    Kenya’s unemployment rate will worsen in 2024 compared to last year, reflecting a difficult economic environment marked by slowing business activity and a hiring freeze, a World Bank assessment showed. In a new report, the World Bank estimated the unemployment rate at 5.7% in 2024, slightly higher than the 5.6%…

  • Column-Dollar won’t fall as rest of world won’t let it: Mike Dolan By Reuters

    Written by Mike Dolan LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar had its best week in two years, showing once again how risky it is to bet against the greenback if the rest of the world doesn’t let it slide. The DXY index, which measures the value of the dollar against the…

  • Trump bet on World LibertyFi is full of red flags: report

    Donald Trump and his sons are mocking the upcoming launch of a new crypto project that promises to leave “slow, old banks behind.” Trump Launches Global Financial Freedom Fund The project, which is set to launch on Monday, September 16, is expected to be another victory for Poly Market participants,…

  • Trump bet on World LibertyFi is full of red flags: report

    Donald Trump and his sons are mocking the upcoming launch of a new crypto project that promises to leave “slow, old banks behind.” Trump Launches Global Financial Freedom Fund The project, which is set to launch on Monday, September 16, is expected to be another victory for Poly Market participants,…

  • Trump To Launch World Liberty Financial Crypto On Sept. 16

    Image: news.bitcoin.com As the world continues to evolve, the intersection of politics and technology has become increasingly prominent. In a move that captivated the crypto community, former US President Donald Trump announced It was announced The long-awaited cryptocurrency platform from its family, World Liberty Financial, is set to launch on…

  • Was the CItigroup trader the best trader in the world? He thinks so.

    The Financial Times has published an interesting article about Gary Stevenson, a former Citibank trader who boldly claims to have been the best trader in the world. The article, titled “Gary Stevenson claims he was the best trader in the world. His old colleagues disagree,” is available to read in…