Protests expected across Slovakia as citizens commemorate murder anniversary
U.S. citizens in Slovakia are advised to be cautious as tens of thousands are expected to participate in nationwide demonstrations on February 20 and 21.
Salmon Wars: Chinese government flexing global muscle through fish
After the Oslo-based Nobel Peace Prize Committee awarded its 2010 award to a Chinese dissident, the Chinese responded by shutting Norweigan salmon out of the Chinese market.
U.S. Embassy seeks bids for Make Ready work in Singapore
The U.S. Embassy has announced a solicitation for Make Ready work at a U.S. Government-owned residence in Singapore.
Economics
CZ on aid for Argentinian rug pull victims: 'Sent 150 BNB. Good luck'
Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, co-founder and former CEO of Binance, announced that he sent 150 BNB to support an initiative aiding victims of the Argentine President's $Libra currency incident.
EU regulator moves to standardize crypto staff training and expertise
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has proposed new guidelines to assess the knowledge and competence of staff at crypto asset service providers under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).
IMF concludes Article IV mission assessing economic challenges facing Maldives
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Ms.
CEO of AUSTRAC on non-AML compliant crypto exchanges: They 'can expect to hear from us'
Brendan Thomas, CEO of the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), announced that the agency is intensifying its enforcement actions against cryptocurrency exchanges that fail to comply with anti-money laundering (AML)...
Saudi Finance Ministry and IMF collaborate on recovery plans for conflict-hit Middle East
On February 16, 2025, during the inaugural global Conference on Emerging Market Economies in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia, a high-level roundtable was co-hosted by the Saudi Finance Ministry and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Real Estate
A recent report on tokenization from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) said the process "enables borderless accessibility" to physical assets for investors all over the globe.
Berkshire Hathaway, Pilot Corporation settle lawsuit
Berkshire Hathaway disclosed this week that it had reached a settlement in a lawsuit with Pilot Corporation, thereby cancelling the trial that was scheduled to commence on Monday in Delaware.
American Strategic Investment Company announces changes in the board of directors
Abby Wenzel has stepped down from her position on the board of directors at the American Strategic Investment Company (ASIC), a role she held for nine years.
Technology
Dentsu 2025 Media Trends author: the world is no longer flat
A top futurist at one of the world's largest advertising agencies says that for marketers, the world is no longer flat.
Dan Calledine, head of media futures at Dentsu, said regulatory variations and moves to paid media models have made the world "a lot more uneven" than it was during the first two decades of Internet development.
Patton on ethical AI: 'The future of AI lies in its ability to solve real-world problems'
Damien Patton, founder of the artificial intelligence (AI) company Banjo, is calling for greater transparency and accountability in the development of AI, warning that its future success depends on responsible innovation.
Nansen CEO: 'We believe that every asset will be tokenized'
Alex Svanevik, CEO and Co-founder of Nansen, expressed his belief that "every asset will be tokenized" and tracked on-chain, making on-chain data essential for investors.
Trade
Chinese Taipei has officially accepted the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, becoming the 90th member to do so.
Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has called on members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to use the platform for constructive engagement.