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Bitcoin rose about 2% to trade above US$66,800 on Tuesday, and Coinbase shares closed up 9.6% at US$175.85. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Congress was at the “1-yard line” on the CLARITY Act and pressed lawmakers to pass it before the August recess. The bill passed the House 294-134 in July 2025 but sits on
PHOTOS: Peter Obi Reveals Outcome of Meeting with Swiss Ambassador
Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has revealed the outcome of his meeting with the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Patrick Egloff. Obi disclosed that his discussions with the Swiss official focused on strengthening development partnerships and advancing Nigeria’s growth through investments in education, healthcare and poverty reduction. In a post shared
Italy’s top diplomat cancels US trip as Meloni slams Trump’s claim she ‘begged’ for a photo with him
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Who can vote in Italy’s local elections?
Elaine Allaby - elaine.allaby@thelocal.com Published: 22 May, 2026 CET. Updated: Mon 25 May 2026 09:34 CET The entrance to a polling station in Milan. Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP. With municipal elections underway in hundreds of Italian towns and cities, including Venice, here’s what to know about how the system works and who can
Italy’s leaders visit victims of Modena car-ramming, stabbing attacks
The attacks carried out by 31-year-old Salim El Khoudri appear related ‘to a situation of psychiatric distress’, according to Italy’s interior minister. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella have visited victims of car-ramming and stabbing attacks on the main shopping street of the northern city of Modena. At about 4:30pm local time
Italy’s Consob Tightens Net on AI-Fueled Scams With Fresh Website Bans
Italy’s financial markets regulator, Consob, has ordered access to 12 websites to be blocked for offering financial services and investment products without proper authorization. The action forms part of its ongoing efforts to combat online financial fraud.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)The order includes Elite-Flows Limited...
Italy’s mosquito season has started: So how do you keep them at bay?
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Italy’s ex-F1 driver turned Paralympic legend Zanardi dies
Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic champion after losing both legs in an accident, has died aged 59, his family announced Saturday. Zanardi was one of his country's most loved and respected sportsmen, credited with helping transform the perception of disability in Italy. In a statement issued through the charity
World Cup: Italy’s Sports Minister Dismisses Calls To Replace Iran
Italian Sports Minister Andrea Abodi has dismissed a suggestion of Italy replacing Iran at the World Cup, calling it “not appropriate.” US special envoy for global partnerships, Paolo Zampolli, appointed by Donald Trump, reportedly raised the issue with the President and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. In a statement to Sky News, Abodi said, “Italy’s possible
Italy’s ITA boosts direct Asia flights amid war in Middle East
AFP - news@thelocal.it Published: 21 Apr, 2026 CET. Updated: Tue 21 Apr 2026 17:22 CET An Ita Airways airplane lands at Milan Linate airport northern Italy, on April 7, 2026. Photo by Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP. Italian flagship airline ITA Airways said on Tuesday it was increasing direct flights to India and Thailand this August
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Bitcoin is NOT Changed by Proof Of Node
You might have heard about BIP-110; here’s why this fork is not just bad for Bitcoin, but it is built on a misunderstanding of what a Bitcoin node is and what it is good for. As well as why, because of this misunderstanding, BIP-110 will fail. This article is a Take . Opinions expressed are
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Bitcoin Maxi Jack Dorsey Unveils New Open Source Group Chat App
Tech entrepreneur Jack Dorsey has announced a new group chat platform aimed at reducing teams’ reliance on platforms like Slack, in the Bitcoin maxi’s latest push for decentralization. The Block co-founder wrote Tuesday on X that the new app, named Buzz, was “for teams of people and agents of all sizes” and “model-agnostic, decentralized, self-sovereign