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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a list of 500 individuals who are now facing travel and financial restrictions, which includes BJ Kang, the head of investigations for Binance.US and a former FBI agent. This move is believed to be in response to recent sanctions imposed by the United...

Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Bitget’s Managing Director Gracy Chen has expressed optimism about seeing progress on the policy front for the cryptocurrency industry over the coming years as policymakers “continue to understand” the challenges and opportunities...

Although conversations around de-dollarization have gained ground recently, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers did not seem too concerned during an interview with Bloomberg last week. The economist also shared his thoughts on how the U.S. should deal...

Minister of the Interior of Montenegro, Filip Adzic, on Thursday, announced the arrest of an individual suspected to be Do Kwon, co-founder of Terra Luna (CRYPTO: LUNA), within the Balkan nation's borders. Local news outlet Vijesti later confirmed the tweet's authenticity and that the...

An Iranian-American imprisoned in Iran for the last seven years has been allowed a one-week furlough out of Tehran's Evin prison, his lawyer said on Saturday. What Happened: Siamak Namazi was imprisoned under espionage charges in 2016, which Washington has rejected as baseless, reported ...

With origins dating back to the ancient Greeks suspending conflicts to host festivals and contests of athleticism, poetry and dance, the modern-day Olympics have turned into an expression of patriotism and government, as well as culture. “I have always wanted to do something for an entity...

Kim Jong-un-led North Korea fired two cruise missiles toward the Yellow Sea on Wednesday, months after it tested eight short-range ballistic missiles. What Happened: "Early this morning, we detected that North Korea fired two cruise missiles into the West Sea from Onchon, South Pyongan...

Returning to world travel and current events has recently brought cannabis travel back into the spotlight. People are traveling again despite ongoing COVID-19 worries and increasing Moneypox cases. At the same time, the 9-year sentence of WNBA star Brittney Griner in a Russian court for two...

When Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) opened Gigafactory Texas in Austin, it was aiming to produce its largest, most efficient factory yet. What Happened: The factory is currently making the Model Y crossover and will soon produce large amounts of the company's new 4680 battery cells. In...

With $1.59 billion in stolen crypto funds, North Korea heads the world as being the top location for cyberattacks and stealing of funds in crypto. What Happened: A recent report by Coincub revealed that North Korea has experienced 15 large-scale cybercrime incidents involving crypto,...

The United States and Taiwan will hold trade talks on Monday under a newly agreed-on framework. What Happened:  The office of the U.S. Trade Representative said the Deputy Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi would meet Taiwan's top trade negotiator, John Deng, to discuss an initiative...

Withstanding severe western trade sanctions against Kremlin, the Russian Ruble has hit a seven-year high against the U.S. dollar. What Happened: On Wednesday, the Ruble had hit 52.3 to the dollar — its most substantial level since May 2015. On Friday, it was trading at 53....

President Donald Trump is ready to approve Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ: MSFT) purchase of ByteDance’s short-form video app TikTok — but only if the United States government received “a lot of money,” the Wall Street Journal reported Monday. What Happened...

Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) is looking to price its COVID-19 vaccine significantly ahead of rivals in between $50 and $60 per course, the Financial Times reported Wednesday. What Happened The Massachusetts-based biotechnology company is considering pricing a single dose of the...

The coronavirus has affected human life across the globe. While constant news about the virus can be disheartening, the human spirit is adapting in fantastic and wonderful ways. This article, updated regularly, will hope to share the wonderful ways people around the world are coping with...