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Light at end of tunnel for Czech services as government drops COVID pass

Light at end of tunnel for Czech services as government drops COVID pass

By Jiri Skacel PRAGUE (Reuters) – Czech restaurant and hotel operators saw light at the end of the tunnel on Thursday as the gov..

The top three ways businesses are putting their cybersecurity at risk – and how to fix them!

The top three ways businesses are putting their cybersecurity at risk – and how to fix them!

Cyber crime is on the increase. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, cyber attacks on businesses have surged, and a UK Government..

COVID cases surpass 400 million as Omicron grips world

COVID cases surpass 400 million as Omicron grips world

By Roshan Abraham and Kavya B (Reuters) – Global COVID-19 cases surpassed 400 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally..

Savers with Comdirect can now invest in the world’s most traded Bitcoin ETP and other crypto assets from ETC Group

Savers with Comdirect can now invest in the world’s most traded Bitcoin ETP and other crypto assets from ETC Group

Comdirect offers new crypto savings plans featuring ETC Group’s digital asset backed ETCs including Bitcoin, Solana, Ethereum, Cardano..

New Zealand PM warns of more COVID variants in 2022

New Zealand PM warns of more COVID variants in 2022

WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The COVID-19 pandemic will not end with the Omicron variant and New Zealand will have to prepare for more..

Olympics-Freestyle skiing-Gu lands Big Air gold, China moves to top of medals table

Olympics-Freestyle skiing-Gu lands Big Air gold, China moves to top of medals table

By Julien Pretot and Krystal Hu BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s Eileen Gu got her maiden Olympics off to a dream start as the U.S. bo..

ROI and the True Cost of Making a Movie

ROI and the True Cost of Making a Movie

What is the true value of a movie? If you’re a fan, it’s the satisfaction of the movie experience, perhaps with your investment of tim..

Bitcoin uses more energy than the Netherlands every year

Bitcoin uses more energy than the Netherlands every year

BlueSky Education Bitcoin accounts for an alarming rate of global electricity production, 0.5%, despite more green alternatives being ..

Al Habtoor Group Announces NFT initiative with Luna PR

Al Habtoor Group Announces NFT initiative with Luna PR

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, – One of the region’s most respected conglomerates, Al Habtoor Group, has announced its plans to en..

U.S. troops arrive in Poland to reinforce Eastern Europe allies

U.S. troops arrive in Poland to reinforce Eastern Europe allies

WARSAW (Reuters) – A plane carrying U.S. troops landed in Poland on Sunday, a Reuters witness said, as Washington reinforces its..

Kylie Jenner appears to announce birth of baby boy

Kylie Jenner appears to announce birth of baby boy

(Reuters) – U.S. model and media personality Kylie Jenner on Sunday appeared to announce the birth of a baby boy, posting an Ins..

Bank of England calls for wage restraint to keep grip on inflation

Bank of England calls for wage restraint to keep grip on inflation

By William Schomberg and Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) -Two top Bank of England officials stressed on Friday the need for restraint ..

Katie Redfern publishes debut eBook ‘Working Meaningfully – Your fast-track guide to a career that lights you up.’

Katie Redfern publishes debut eBook ‘Working Meaningfully – Your fast-track guide to a career that lights you up.’

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, 06 JAN 2022: Katie Redfern, career coach and founder of Meaningful Recruitment, today publishes her debut eBook ‘Work..

Euro jumps after hawkish comments from ECB’s Lagarde

Euro jumps after hawkish comments from ECB’s Lagarde

By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) -The euro jumped against the dollar on Thursday after comments from ECB president Christine Lagarde fuell..

Oil prices take a breather, OPEC+ sticks to output plans

Oil prices take a breather, OPEC+ sticks to output plans

By Roslan Khasawneh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices eased on Thursday following weak U.S. payrolls data and some profit taking, but re..

HeidelbergCement CEO optimistic for 2022, flags new CO2 roadmap

HeidelbergCement CEO optimistic for 2022, flags new CO2 roadmap

By Christoph Steitz and Ilona Wissenbach FRANKFURT (Reuters) – HeidelbergCement can match or even exceed last year’s growt..

British COVID trial deliberately infecting young adults found to be safe

British COVID trial deliberately infecting young adults found to be safe

By Josephine Mason and Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) -The world’s first “human challenge” trial in which volunteer..

German retail slump highlights COVID roadblocks to recovery

German retail slump highlights COVID roadblocks to recovery

By Zuzanna Szymanska BERLIN (Reuters) -A big fall in German retail sales as COVID-19 curbs kept people out of shops over the usually b..

Global stocks trade higher at the end of a volatile month

Global stocks trade higher at the end of a volatile month

By Katanga Johnson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – World stocks climbed higher on Monday as investors digested new optimism from the U.S...

FTI Consulting Survey Finds Blockchain Investment Is a Priority Among 95% of Financial Sector Decision Makers

FTI Consulting Survey Finds Blockchain Investment Is a Priority Among 95% of Financial Sector Decision Makers

Confidence in the Success and Positive Impact of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Drives Technology Toward Mainstream Adoption WASHINGTON..

Why blockchain is the next revolution in payments

Why blockchain is the next revolution in payments

By Stefano Bettinelli, Head of Innovation, MultiPay Group Customer trust is imperative for business growth. This is especially true in..

Europe’s first blockchain neobank, BENKER, opens for pre-registration

Europe’s first blockchain neobank, BENKER, opens for pre-registration

London, : BENKER is to become the first officially licensed blockchain neobank launched in Europe following approval by the Bank of Li..

Seven-year-old creates NFTs to benefit Anti-Cruelty Society

Seven-year-old creates NFTs to benefit Anti-Cruelty Society

Sale of Leo DiCosola’s artwork will help feed and care for animals in need CHICAGO—For the first time in its 123-year-old histor..

Over 60% of investors used borrowed funds to purchase highly volatile cryptocurrencies

Over 60% of investors used borrowed funds to purchase highly volatile cryptocurrencies

A study by KIS Finance, has revealed that over two thirds of cryptocurrency investors borrowed money to make their purchase, rather th..

The Next Best Trending Crypto Social Platform on the Blockchain

The Next Best Trending Crypto Social Platform on the Blockchain

Cryptocurrency and social media may appear to be worlds apart. However, the two have a deep bond that extends well beneath the surface..

Newly inaugurated Honduran president says appreciates Taiwan ‘solidarity’

Newly inaugurated Honduran president says appreciates Taiwan ‘solidarity’

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) – Honduras’ new president, Xiomara Castro, said she met with Taiwan Vice President William Lai after..

Dollar gains as Wall Street retreats on future Fed hikes

Dollar gains as Wall Street retreats on future Fed hikes

By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. stocks retreated on Thursday after a solid opening, while the dollar gained as inv..

Asian shares slump as Powell warns on inflation

Asian shares slump as Powell warns on inflation

By Andrew Galbraith SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Asian shares fell to their lowest in more than 14 months, short-term U.S. yields rose t..

Stocks shed gains, Treasury yields jump as Fed signals rate hikes could come ‘soon’

Stocks shed gains, Treasury yields jump as Fed signals rate hikes could come ‘soon’

By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. stocks retreated Wednesday, erasing strong gains, after the Federal Reserve signal..

Bitfrost appoints former Chairman of Coinfy as new Chairman  

Bitfrost appoints former Chairman of Coinfy as new Chairman  

Today, Bitfrost, the fintech ecosystem, announces the appointment of Alfred W. Moeckli as the new Chairman of the Board. Moeckli joins..

Microsoft offers strong forecast, lifting shares

Microsoft offers strong forecast, lifting shares

By Nivedita Balu and Jane Lanhee Lee (Reuters) -Microsoft Corp on Tuesday forecast revenue for the current quarter broadly ahead of Wa..

Global share sell off pauses in Asia as investors await Fed policy update

Global share sell off pauses in Asia as investors await Fed policy update

By Stella Qiu and Alun John BEIJING (Reuters) – Asian share markets steadied on Wednesday after three sessions of losses as inve..

Oil prices rise on supply disruption jitters as geopolitical tensions grow

Oil prices rise on supply disruption jitters as geopolitical tensions grow

By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, regaining some of the ground lost in the previous day’s ..

Britain says 6,000 more people needed for trial of Merck COVID pill

Britain says 6,000 more people needed for trial of Merck COVID pill

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Tuesday it needed to recruit 6,000 more people onto a trial of Merck’s COVID-19 antivir..

Delivery race among Indian grocery startups brings road safety risks

Delivery race among Indian grocery startups brings road safety risks

By Aditya Kalra and Abhirup Roy NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian grocery startups are luring tech-savvy customers with the promise of deliv..

Temasek to acquire Bridgepoint’s UK-based testing firm for $7 billion -sources

Temasek to acquire Bridgepoint’s UK-based testing firm for $7 billion -sources

By Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore’s Temasek Holdings has agreed to buy Element Materials Technology for about $7 b..

Blockchain-based Insurance Claims to Exceed $10 Billion in Cost Savings by 2024, as Stakeholders Benefit from Process Efficiencies

Blockchain-based Insurance Claims to Exceed $10 Billion in Cost Savings by 2024, as Stakeholders Benefit from Process Efficiencies

Hampshire, UK – 18th January 2022: A new report from Juniper Research has found that blockchain-based insurance will transform clai..