Hungary to Decriminalize Crypto Trading, Ending Prison Penalties for Transactions
Hungary announced it will repeal restrictive crypto trading rules that imposed prison terms, aiming to restore market confidence and address EU concerns.
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Microsoft Expands Carbon Removal Efforts with Groundbreaking Deal in India
Microsoft has signed a milestone carbon removal agreement with India’s Alt Carbon, spotlighting India’s growing role in verified, long-term climate solutions.
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Ghana EPA and Customs Strengthen Partnership to Regulate Hazardous Chemical Imports
Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency and Customs Division formalize collaboration to boost controls on hazardous chemical imports, using AI tools to improve enforcement and safety.
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Apple AirPods Pro 3 Drop to Record Low Price Ahead of Prime Day Sales
Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 have reached a new all-time low price of $179 at major retailers, offering a significant discount well before the official start of Amazon Prime Day.
Trade & Tariffs
Lesley Stahl Commits to Two More Years at '60 Minutes' Amid Program Overhaul
Lesley Stahl signed a two-year contract extension with "60 Minutes," signaling stability for the program after a recent wave of high-profile departures and internal upheaval.
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Bitcoin Rebounds to $63,000 Amid Heightened Geopolitical and Inflation Pressures
Bitcoin surged past $63,000 despite rising US inflation and Iran’s closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, reflecting resilience amid global market uncertainties.
Energy & Climate
Trump’s Threat to Iranian Oil Hub Kharg Island Raises Global Energy Security Concerns
Kharg Island, Iran’s primary crude export terminal crucial to global oil supply, faces heightened risks after Trump’s military seizure threat amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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MassPay Partners with Coinbase to Boost Stablecoin Cross-Border Payments
MassPay teams up with Coinbase to enhance stablecoin payouts across 180 countries, aiming to cut costs and speed up international settlements for users.
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Flutter Entertainment Shares Rally as FanDuel Cuts Staff to Boost Efficiency
Flutter Entertainment’s stock climbed after FanDuel announced layoffs aimed at cutting costs and adapting to a competitive, maturing US sports betting market.
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Republican Senators Investigate Up to $666 Million in New York Unemployment Fraud
Two Republican senators allege New York lost hundreds of millions to unemployment insurance fraud and have launched a probe into lax fraud controls in several states.