Asia

Binance and The National Agency for Investments of the Kyrgyz Republic Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Crypto-Asset Development

May 5, 2025

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, May 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, and the National Agency for Investments under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at creating a long-term, sustainable foundation for collaboration in advancing the rapidly growing digital-asset sector in […]

Putin and Xi to sign ‘series’ of deals in Moscow summit

May 5, 2025

Xi Jinping will join Vladimir Putin in Moscow for commemorations of the Allied victory against Nazi Germany, the Kremlin said. The visit, due to take place from May 7 to 10, coincides with heightened tensions between China and the US over severe US trade tariffs and Putin’s order for a three-day truce in Ukraine. Moscow […]

Cautious optimism in Kyiv as Ukraine reacts to landmark US minerals deal

May 3, 2025

There was a sense of cautious optimism in Kyiv on Thursday morning as Ukrainians reacted to news that a long-awaited natural resources agreement with the United States had finally been signed. While the details of the minerals deal are still being digested, many have already noted that the key terms of the agreement are now […]

XRP or XLM, Which is Best to Replace SWIFT? Grok AI and ChatGPT Share Shocking Results

May 3, 2025

AI models from xAI and ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, suggest that the most suitable blockchain networks to replace SWIFT are the XRP Ledger and Stellar (XLM), securing mentions. Notably, proponents already see blockchain as a potential alternative to SWIFT, the long-standing cross-border messaging system that connects over 11,000 financial institutions worldwide. SWIFT, despite its reliability […]

Opinion | There Is A ‘Third’ Player In The India-Pakistan Conflict

May 3, 2025

This is perhaps one of those moments when a single decision by a single person will determine the future course of India, perhaps even the world. That decision is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alone: how to respond to the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam. The Prime Minister has asserted that the terrorists and conspirators […]

Angry Florida voters hold ‘empty chair’ town halls for absent Republicans

May 3, 2025

Angry voters are holding empty chair town halls as Republican members of Congress are refusing to hold those meetings with constituents. Weeks into Donald Trump’s second term as president, Republican members of Congress were advised by the National Republican Congressional Committee against holding in person town halls with constituents, as several cases of Republican members […]

South Asian Crypto Investors are Cautious, Demand Advanced Crypto Awareness, Survey Shows

May 3, 2025

The crypto market in countries like India and Sri Lanka are maturing at a rapid pace, according to a survey by Binance. The exchange says that the demand for advanced security measures is intensifying in Asia's crypto markets, where investors are cautious and frequent in their engagements with volatile crypto assets. India, Vietnam, and Thailand […]

Blockchain In Healthcare Adoption Faces Headwinds In Europe

May 3, 2025

EU flag Bigstock Although there persists global hype around blockchain as a transformative technology, Europe continues to face significant challenges in fully embracing its potential. Some regions like Asia and the United States are pushing ahead with practical applications and robust funding, Europe lags due to a mix of regulatory uncertainty, market fragmentation, and deep-rooted […]

Corporation for Public Broadcasting sues Trump after he tries to fire board members

May 2, 2025

Corporation for Public Broadcasting sues Trump after he tries to fire board members toggle caption Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images for TCM/Getty Images North America President Trump opened up a new front in his assault on public media on Monday, asserting that he was removing three of the five board members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. […]

After Pope Francis: The Future Of The Catholic Church

May 2, 2025

With the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church stands at a pivotal moment. As 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide mourn a pope who redefined the tone and priorities of the papacy, the question now becomes not simply who will succeed him—but which direction the Church will take in his absence. Over his 12-year pontificate, Francis […]