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Picasso’s painting “Woman with a Clock” went under the hammer for $139.36 million

In a stunning display of art market strength, Pablo Picasso's "Woman with a Clock," an evocative symbol of temporal beauty and romantic decay, fetched a monumental $139.364 million at Sotheby’s auction house, catapulting the value of the Spanish maestro's work into the

US lawmaker proposes to cut SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s salary to $1

In an audacious move by U.S. lawmakers, a bill has been proposed that could slash the salary of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to just $1, echoing a level of discontent with the current oversight of the cryptocurrency market by the SEC under his leadership. This

Uzbekistan to increase oil imports to one million tons

In an announcement that could have significant implications for energy politics and the dynamics of Central Asia, Uzbekistan has confirmed plans to increase oil imports from Russia to a total of one million tons in 2024. This move, as per information circulated on the Telegram channel of the Uzbek Ministry

Argentine politician Sergio Massa has proposed using surplus natural gas from the Vaca Muerta field to mine bitcoins.

In the sprawling landscape of Argentina's Patagonia, the Vaca Muerta shale formation stretches far beneath the arid scrubland—a fossil-rich trove and one of the world's largest reserves of shale gas and oil. Beyond the promise of fossil fuels, this region is now at the center

Coinbase Sees Tokenization As Important Part of Crypto Market in Next 2 Years

Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms, has recently released an in-depth report highlighting the burgeoning role of tokenization in the cryptocurrency market for the next two years and beyond. The report underscores the transformative potential of tokenization, delineating how it is poised to revolutionize various sectors including real

UK Bill for Seizing Illicit Crypto Finally Becomes Law: Strengthening Law Enforcement Capabilities and Addressing the Challenges of a Digital Age

The United Kingdom has taken a significant step in the battle against cybercrime and illicit financial transactions with the implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, a comprehensive piece of legislation that provides law enforcement agencies with unprecedented powers to seize and freeze cryptocurrency assets linked to criminal

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Investment Hits $745M Unrealized Profit

In a surprising turn of events in the world of corporate Bitcoin investment, MicroStrategy, a global leader in business intelligence, has found itself sitting on a staggering $745 million in unrealized profit from its Bitcoin holdings. The remarkable profit surge follows a notable rally in Bitcoin’s price, which has

Title: Georgia Doctor Pleads Guilty to Murder-for-Hire Plot Paid in Bitcoin

In a shocking turn of events, Dr. James Wang, a 54-year-old medical professional from Georgia, has entered a guilty plea in relation to charges of plotting to murder his girlfriend. The case has sent shockwaves throughout the community, unraveling a sinister plot that involved cryptocurrency and a potential hitman. Back

Title: Employee Equity Deal: Former Consensys Employees Sue Founder, Claiming “He Broke His Word”

Introduction: In a dramatic turn of events, over two dozen former employees of Consensys, a major Ethereum infrastructure firm, have filed a lawsuit against Joseph Lubin, the company’s founder and CEO. The plaintiffs allege that Lubin broke a “no-dilution promise” he made back in 2015, leading to a significant

China's Luxury Sedan Competes with Aurus: A New Age of Automobile Excellence

In the League of Luxury: The Priced Challenger from China The world of luxury automobiles has another contender aiming to stand toe-to-toe with the elite. Hongqi, China's renowned luxury car manufacturer, is all set to roll out its next-generation L5 sedan. According to the publication CarsNewsChina, this vehicle