The UK and US are joining forces to shape the future of cryptocurrency rules. CryptoUK, a UK-based group that supports crypto and blockchain, has teamed up with The Digital Chamber, a similar group in the US. This partnership could lead to more collaboration between the two countries on digital asse
Energy drinks are often seen as a quick fix for tiredness. But they can be risky. A healthy man in his 50s from the UK found this out the hard way. He drank eight energy drinks every day. This led to a stroke and very high blood pressure. His blood pressure was 254/150 mmHg. That's way above the hea
A Pennsylvania company got some good news recently. The Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) said they could get part of their money back from taxes they paid. This was for the time between the end of 2021 and the start of 2024. The company makes parts that help join pipes together. They asked for a
The world of cosmeceuticals is booming. This means rules need to catch up. Different countries have different ways of handling these products. Some places are strict. Others are more relaxed. This makes things confusing for companies and consumers alike. One big problem is that there is no agreed-u
A bill aiming to regulate college sports, backed by big names like the NCAA, the U. S. Olympic organization, and the White House, has hit a snag in Congress. The SCORE Act, which was supposed to be a big deal, is now stuck because some lawmakers have concerns. They think it gives too much power to t
VTB, Russia's second-largest bank, is making waves by planning to offer direct bitcoin and crypto trading to its clients. This move comes as a response to growing customer demand for actual cryptocurrencies, not just derivatives. Despite the lack of clear regulations, VTB is testing the waters with
Citadel Securities, a major player in traditional finance, has asked the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to take a closer look at decentralized finance (DeFi) systems. They believe some DeFi platforms, especially those dealing with tokenized U. S. stocks, might be doing things similar
In the UK, police forces are set to use face-scanning tech more widely to catch lawbreakers. This tech is already in action in London, leading to over a thousand arrests in just two years. It's helped nab rapists, abusers, and violent criminals, plus over a hundred sex offenders who broke their rule
Coffee lovers often ponder the environmental impact of their favorite brew. While coffee isn't the worst offender when it comes to climate change, it still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Experts estimate that producing a kilogram of roasted coffee can release over 40 kilograms of carbon di
The finance world is changing. A big company, BlackRock, is now saying that tokenization could bring together old-school finance and new crypto ideas. BlackRock's boss and another top leader wrote about this. They think tokenization won't replace the old system soon. But it could help mix the two w
