In the fast-growing world of digital money, Coinbase, one of the world’s leading crypto platforms, is at the center of a pressing debate about the role of regulation and enforcement in the crypto industry. In their most recent blog post, they express their concerns about the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) current approach and […]
Ripple CEO: Crypto Entrepreneurs Should Avoid America
According to Ripple CEO Brad Carlinghouse, the US is not currently the best place to launch a blockchain or crypto startup. Carlinghouse is critical of lagging regulation in the US, particularly in relation to the strict approach of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). During a panel discussion at the Token 2049 event in […]
AEX eases slightly after US inflation figures, ASR leads again
The Amsterdam AEX index closed slightly lower on Wednesday. Investors’ attention was mainly focused on new figures on US inflation. Among the companies in the key indicator on Damrak, insurance company ASR again took the lead. Paint maker AkzoNobel is under pressure again. The AEX ended 0.2 percent lower at 734.93 points. Midcap declined 0.3 […]
US says improving ties with Hanoi not a move in Cold War against China – September 13, 2023 at 5:52 am
Improving ties between the United States and Hanoi is not a Cold War move against China, a U.S. National Security Council official said Wednesday. “The idea that this is somehow a Cold War move, and this diplomatic opening is kind of an attempt to choose between Vietnam and China, because I don’t think it’s one […]
US, China and Russia ‘Mid Moon Race’
International•13 Aug ’23 at 10:18•Changed on 13 Aug ’23 at 18:18Author of the book: Mirthe Westrick After more than fifty years, the time has finally come again: NASA is returning to the moon. NASA President Bill Nelson made the announcement at a press conference this week. Russia and China are preparing for new space missions. […]
TikTok launches in-app webshop in the US – Wel.nl
BEIJING (AP) — TikTok is opening an online store on its own app for users in the United States. TikTok Shop makes it easy for Americans to buy products that influencers promote in their videos. Video or livestream creators on TikTok can tag certain products in a video or livestream in the description. Users end […]
This indicator points to a severe recession for the US
Bloomberg analyst Mike McLone says there are hints of a deep recession in the US. According to the analyst, the data shows a huge decline in home sales, which reminds him of the 2008 financial crisis. See more The #House May be deeper than in 2011 – versus existing home sales in the US. Still […]
Is the NBA champion also a world champion? America is divided after Golden Athlete Noah Lyles’ statement
By Luke Van BurkeAugust 28, 2023, 12:00I read for 3 minutes Noah Lyles won three gold medals at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest last week. Still, something wasn’t right with him. “NBA winners are always portrayed as world champions. World champion in what? America? It hurts me because these are the world championships,” Lyles […]
Volt wants a green ‘United States of Europe’ where everyone from the age of 16 can vote
In Volt’s manifesto, the party outlines a radically different, greener future in which vegetarianism is the norm and mega-farms are a thing of the past. Hanneke KeultjesSeptember 11, 202320:17 If Volt takes control, anyone who still wants to eat meat can buy an organic steak or organic pork. These will become more expensive as Volt’s […]
Solar Magazine – US Installs 30 GW of Peak Solar Panels for First Time
According to the market report ‘US Solar Market Insight Q3 2023’, the US will install 32 gigawatts of peak solar panels this calendar year, a 52 percent increase compared to 2022. 10 times moreThe U.S. solar market has been held back in recent years by supply chain challenges, including the coronavirus pandemic and U.S. government […]