“This bitcoin fall is typical bull markets”: Scott Melker

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For the trader, the decline prepares the ground for the next bullish stage. “The cryptocurrency market could not be better positioned,” says Melker. The price of bitcoin (BTC), which three days ago reached a new all-time high above USD 108,000, fell today to USD 92,000. And, although it later recovered slightly, it raises questions about … Read more

South Africans pioneer the commercialization of waste collection

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Some of Johannesburg’s informal waste recyclers have recently received an upgrade. One collaboration transformed a massive camp into an award-winning, data-driven solar-powered sorting and baling hub. As Marie de Klerk reports, incomes have increased and neighbors are happier. Videographer: Marie De Clercq and Patrick O’Reilly Source link

‘Ultimate form of government would allow for participation of as broad a swath of Syrian population’

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For the first time in a decade, US diplomats are in Damascus to hold official meetings with Syria and their new de facto rulers led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to discuss the future of Syria’s political transition. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on post-Assad Syria and the West’s efforts to open channels … Read more

Historical data shows it is the perfect time to enter

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Bitcoin’s Greed and Fear Index remains at 74 (Greed) despite the price drop. Investors believe that Bitcoin’s long-term bullish trend will persist. In the last three days, the price of Bitcoin plummeted from $108,000 to $95,000, a drop of more than 10%. While sharp declines often cause panic, historical data suggests that such adjustments can … Read more

Volkswagen plans closures, layoffs postponed, union says – DW – 12/20/2024

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German union IG Metall said on Friday it has reached a deal with Volkswagen to avoid involuntary redundancies at the carmaker’s production sites in Germany by 2030. Union representatives have been in talks for weeks with the company – Europe’s biggest automaker – over cost-cutting measures, including plans to close three plants and cut jobs. … Read more

Can Spanish companies save in bitcoin?

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Since the middle of this year, the issue of strategic bitcoin (BTC) reserves among companies has been escalating. Currently, more than a dozen companies from different parts of the world, and dedicated to different areas, announced their own BTC treasuries. The general idea among these companies is to seek to diversify their treasuries and protect … Read more

‘You need peace’ to send EU troops to Ukraine: Belgian FM Quintin

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Preparing to support Ukraine “in all scenarios’ – that’s how the head of the EU Council described the gist of the last European summit of the year, before Donald Trump returns to the White House. We explore the EU’s preparedness with Belgian Foreign Minister Bernard Quintin He raises the thorny issue of possible troop deployments … Read more