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Bitcoin (BTC) hit all-time price records during a 10-day bull run. “I still think the probability is low,” Novogratz said because of the Republican minority in the Senate. Michael Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, predicted that the price of bitcoin (BTC) could reach $500,000 if the US establishes a strategic reserve for the leading cryptocurrency. … Read more
Germany’s business-friendly Free Democratic Party (FDP) plotted to collapse Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government two months before it fell apart, two German newspapers reported on Saturday. The revelations come as the country prepares for snap elections in February, following the sacking of FDP Finance Minister Christian Lindner earlier this month. Lindner’s widely reported plan to … Read more
Russian air defenses downed a series of Ukrainian drones in the Kursk region on Friday along with other regions along the border. This comes as Russia increases the intensity of its drone attacks on Ukraine, which experts say could be part of Moscow’s strategy to attack energy infrastructure during the winter. Meanwhile Ukrainian president Volodymyr … Read more
Bayern Munich women’s goalkeeper Mala Grohs said she had been diagnosed with a malignant tumor, sharing the news with her fans in a video published online on Saturday. She said she would not be available to play for an indefinite period as she underwent treatment. “The disease is a challenge I didn’t expect to have … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Germany’s Olaf Scholz on Friday of playing into the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin after the chancellor spoke by phone to the Kremlin chief for the first time in almost two years. Story by Jennie Shin. Source link
A medieval statue of the Virgin Mary and Child, known as “The Virgin of Paris,” returned to Notre Dame cathedral Friday evening, five years after surviving the devastating 2019 fire that engulfed the landmark. Details by Charlotte Hughes. Source link
Volunteers intervened in South Africa, after government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province which have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining. Story by Jennie Shin. Source link
Only around 2% of Norwegians use cash, which would make them vulnerable to CBDCs. The Norwegian government has urged the use of banknotes and coins in commercial premises. Payments committee advising Norwegian politicians recommends not rushing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). According to his assessment, there is, to begin with, no clear consensus on whether … Read more
In DR Congo, the Manitech company, is a success story… Based in Kinshasa, it produces jams, peanut paste and spices that are 100% local. Its goal is to promote local products and compete with imported ones. Report by Emmet Lingingstone and Aurélie Bazzara-Kibangula. Source link
As Ukraine and Russia prepare for Donald Trump’s return to the White House next year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said Russia’s war against his country must end by diplomatic means. Source link