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Bittrex Global CEO Oliver Linch recently spoke with Benzinga about the transformative potential of blockchain, the UK's regulatory approach, and the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi). "Nobody denies that there is something really important going on here," he stated. Linch...

Former President Donald Trump is emerging as a strong contender for the 2024 presidential race, despite his legal and political challenges. The race's early stages depict a closely contested battle, with no discernible lead for President Joe Biden. What Happened: Amidst 91 felony...

Abraham Teklu Lemma, a U.S. government contractor, has been arrested on suspicion of spying, allegedly for Ethiopia, Barron’s reported Lemma, an American citizen of Ethiopian heritage, was taken into custody on Aug. 24. The Justice Department has charged him with delivering national...

In his most recent speech, former U.S. President Donald Trump caused a stir with his contentious remarks, The Independent reported. He suggested that President Joe Biden could plunge the nation into "World War II" if re-elected and seemingly confused his political opponents. Trump made...

President Joe Biden shed light on the potential repercussions of China's economic downturn on its geopolitical strategies, notably concerning Taiwan. What Happened: The remarks were made during his visit to Vietnam on Friday, which followed the G-20 leaders summit held in India, Bloomberg...

The potential strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, which represents hourly workers at Detroit's big three automakers, could spell good news for Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA), suggests one analyst. What Happened: The labor union has been engaged in summer-long negotiations with...

The U.S. has reportedly signed an agreement with India, Middle Eastern countries and the European Union to connect them via a network of railways and sea routes, according to Bloomberg. The initiative will establish an energy infrastructure to create and deliver green hydrogen to...

In a bid to bolster its defense capabilities amidst rising tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, Australia is venturing into the deployment of advanced submarine technology, according to Reuters.  The nation is reportedly steering its focus towards two distinct paths: the acquisition of nuclear...

The Group of 20 (G20) summit, hosted this year in New Delhi, India welcomed the African Union (AU) as a new member but was less direct on Russia's war in Ukraine.   What Happened: The summit's final statement exhibited a restrained response to Russia's actions in Ukraine,...

Nebraska’s Winnebago Tribe, long plagued by sluggish internet, is set to receive a high-speed upgrade thanks to a federal initiative. However, the average fiber-optic connection cost of $53,000 per household or workplace connection has raised eyebrows, the Wall Street Journal revealed in an...

A vast majority of Americans have been working without witnessing a salary increment for a prolonged period, according to a recent survey conducted by OnePoll. What Happened: It's been three years since the average American employee has experienced a pay raise at their present job,...

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) has leveraged a fund created in collaboration with the China Investment Corporation (CIC) to buy a series of companies based in the U.S. and U.K. at a time of escalating tensions between Beijing and the West, Financial Times reported. Goldman Sachs completed seven deals...

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized the importance of robust economic ties between the U.S. and China amidst political tensions, South China Morning Post reported. Raimondo and her Chinese counterpart, Wang Wentao, met to discuss ways to strengthen the economic...

Former U.S. spy Markus Garlauskas has voiced fears that Kim Jong Un is most likely to resort to nuclear weapon use if it feels that China has turned against North Korea. What Happened: Garlauskas, the current director of the Indo-Pacific Security Initiative at the...

The dominance of China in the rare earth metals market has raised concerns about the vulnerability of U.S. supply chains. The metals, essential for various high-tech products, have seen China gain significant control, impacting global pricing and supply dynamics. U.S. Trade Representative...