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What Is Bitcoin Halving? How It Works, Why It Matters
The bitcoin halving (halving) is a pre-programmed event that occurs approximately every four years, where the reward for mining bitcoins...
Unveiling the secrets of Norway’s wealth fund surge
Oslo (AFP) - Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, posted a gain of more than $100 billion in the...
Stock markets rise as traders consider US rate outlook
London (AFP) - Global stock markets mostly rose Thursday with traders mulling the outlook for US interest rates as Federal...
Oil prices slide, stocks diverge
New York (AFP) - Oil prices fell further Wednesday on receding worries about a bigger Israel-Iran conflict, while global stocks...
European stock markets rebound after heavy losses
London (AFP) - European stock markets rebounded Wednesday after heavy losses the previous session, while Wall Street pushed higher as...
Stocks mixed after selloff as Fed, Middle East dampen sentiment
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Wednesday as Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell's indication that interest rates could...
Anxiety over Middle East hits global stocks
London (AFP) - Global stock markets mostly sank Tuesday after Israel's army chief vowed a response to Iran's attack on his...
Global equities extend selloff on Iran-Israel conflict fears
London (AFP) - Asian and European stock markets sank Tuesday after Israel's army chief vowed a response to Iran's attack on...
Swiss watch brands making time for India
Geneva (AFP) - Swiss watchmakers are increasingly turning their sights towards India thanks to a new free trade agreement that...
Pro-Palestinian protesters block Golden Gate bridge, roads across US
Los Angeles (AFP) - Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge on Monday, completely halting traffic for hours as...
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