China has been quietly building a blockchain platform. Here’s what we know
Chinese President Xi Jinping has declared that his country needs to “seize the opportunities” presented by blockchain technology.
NATO chief says Ukraine “can win this war”
Finland and Sweden inch closer to NATO membership Almost three months after Russia shocked the world by invading Ukraine, its military faces a bogged-down war, the prospect of a bigger …
Ukraine forces regain upper hand, pushing Russian troops to the border
Ukraine forces regain upper hand, pushing Russian troops to the border On the outskirts of Kharkiv, the second largest city in Ukraine, the battle between Ukrainian forces and Russian has …
First Russian solider on trial for Ukraine war crimes
First Russian solider on trial for Ukraine war crimes The first war crime trial of a Russian solider is underway in Ukraine. The soldier is accused of shooting an unarmed …
Investors could get a reprieve from vicious stock sell-off in week ahead
Investors could get a reprieve in the week ahead from the vicious selling cycle that has gripped the stock market since late March.
Regulators are growing anxious about stablecoins after Terra’s stunning collapse
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has urged Congress to approve federal regulation of stablecoins.
Rand Paul stalls Senate passage of $40 billion in Ukraine aid
Ukraine pushes back Russian troops near Kharkiv Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul defied leaders of both parties Thursday and delayed until next week Senate approval of an additional $40 billion …
More than $200 billion erased from entire crypto market in a day as sell-off intensifies
The price of bitcoin plunged below $26,000 Thursday, hitting its lowest level in 16 months.
North Korea confirms its first COVID-19 case
North Korea announced its first coronavirus infection more than two years into the pandemic Thursday as leader Kim Jong Un called for raising COVID-19 preventive measures to maximum levels. The …
Apple is no longer the world’s most valuable company
Energy prices and stocks have been rising as investors sell off equities in several industries, including technology.