Turkish government triples gasoline tax, increasing pump prices by about 20%. The measure is an attempt to fill the government's coffers, which have been depleted by expensive donations made by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in his re-election campaign and a disastrous earthquake in February. This is a clear demonstration of how politicians always put their ambitions ahead of the people. Turkish taxpayers do not deserve to be treated like this. #corruption #turkey #taxes #politics 🇹🇷 💰 💸 👐 👎
🇪🇺EU and 🇹🇳Tunisia sign €1 billion deal to combat human smuggling and help Tunisia's collapsing economy. The deal includes €105 million for a new partnership to combat human smuggling, a growing number of migrants traveling to Europe from or through the North African country. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who participated in the negotiations in Tunisia, praised the deal as a "model" for EU-North Africa relations. 💰 🌊 #EU #Tunisia #humantrafficking #economy #migration #model
FTX Japan starts hiring 🚀 to expand workforce and advance to FTX 2.0 plan. Team expects to relaunch the exchange by the end of Q2 2024. #FTX #crypto #blockchain 🔥
🇮🇱 Thousands take to the streets in Israel to protest government plans to reform the Judiciary. Demonstrations follow Parliament's approval of a bill limiting Supreme Court powers. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Netanyahu, after a medical evaluation, shares he's "feeling very well." Tensions and developments continue to unfold in Israel. #IsraelProtests #JudiciaryReform #PoliticalDevelopments
🔥 Heatwave alerts issued across Japan as temperatures near 40°C. Extreme heat grips various parts of the world, with even higher temperatures forecasted. Europe breaking records: Italy issues "red alert" in 16 cities, posing risks to even healthy individuals. Phoenix, Arizona hits 44°C on Saturday, surpassing 43°C for the 16th consecutive day. Stay safe and stay cool! ☀️ #Heatwave #ExtremeHeat #StayHydrated
John Reed Stark, former SEC Enforcement Chief, predicts Ripple's recent decision will likely be appealed and overturned. Stark criticizes the assumption that retail investors are "stupid" and the creation of a discriminatory quasi-security class. He questions the inconsistency of considering tokens as securities when sold to institutional investors but not when sold to crypto exchanges. #RippleCase #SECEnforcement #TokenClassification
BREAKING: 🇺🇸 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen highlights that providing substantial financial support to Ukraine is a "powerful catalyst" for bolstering the global economy. The strategic investment is poised to stimulate growth and foster economic stability.
Now, how the global economy will be spurred on by death and destruction, just in the minds of these people. 🤮🤮🤮
#EconomyBoost #GlobalPartnership
Good night people!! Take care! 🤝🏻🚀
Yes, it still goes on. This information is new! Let's pray that everything will be okay. 🙏🏻
🔥🇨🇦 Record-breaking wildfires in Canada have scorched over 10 million hectares (24.7 million acres) this year, equivalent to the size of Portugal. These fires have displaced 150,000 people and tragically claimed the life of a firefighter. With nearly 1,000 active fires burning across the country on Saturday, over 900,000 have been reported since January. Our thoughts are with those affected by this devastating crisis. 🙏 #Canada #Wildfires #ClimateEmergency
🚨 Breaking News: Chinese police have arrested the sister of Multichain's CEO, who was in possession of $220 million in funds. CEO Zhaojun was also taken into custody on May 21. Both remain uncontactable, leaving the asset status uncertain. As a result, the team announced the suspension of operations due to a lack of information and operational funds. 🚫💼 #Cryptocurrency #Multichain #China #CryptoNews
📢 Breaking News: Donald Trump disclosed his NFT earnings, held in an Ethereum wallet, ranging from $250k to $500k.
The former president joins the NFT trend, showcasing the potential of blockchain-based digital assets. 🎨💰 #NFTs #Crypto #DigitalArt #Ethereum
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📢 Weekly Recap:
1️⃣ US judge declares Ripple XRP is not a security.
2️⃣ US inflation drops to 3%, beating expectations.
3️⃣ Europe set to launch its first spot Bitcoin ETF this month.
4️⃣ Former SEC Chairman advocates for approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs.
5️⃣ Coinbase re-enables trading of Ripple XRP.
6️⃣ BlackRock CEO predicts crypto will transcend global currencies due to demand.
7️⃣ SEC acknowledges BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF application.
8️⃣ SEC acknowledges Spot Bitcoin ETF applications from Fidelity, VanEck, WisdomTree, and Invesco.
9️⃣ Bank of America fined $250 million for illegal fees and unauthorized credit-card accounts.
🔟 Australian Securities Exchange receives first spot Bitcoin ETF application.
Exciting developments in the crypto and financial world! 🚀🌍 #CryptoNews #Bitcoin #ETF #Finance
🎉 FUN FACT: 13 years ago today, the price of #BTC surpassed $0.01 for the first time.
Since then, it has grown by up to 300,000,000%! ✨
#Bitcoin #CryptoHistory #CryptoBoom
🛸 Bipartisan senators push to make classified records on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) public. Amendment to defense spending bill aims to shed light on unknown technologies, non-human intelligence, and unexplained phenomena. Americans deserve transparency, says Chuck Schumer. #UFODisclosure #Transparency #AlienTechnology
🇨🇳 New home prices in China saw a slight decline in June, marking the first drop this year. Government efforts to stabilize the real estate sector with incentives face challenges amidst sluggish markets and low inflation. Concerns arise over the world's second-largest economy as demand slows. China's Q2 GDP data to be released on Monday. #ChinaEconomy #RealEstate #GDP
🔥🌡️ Heatwave grips parts of Europe, with record-breaking temperatures surpassing 40°C in southern regions. Italy issues "red alert" as even healthy individuals are at risk in 16 cities. Sardinia set to reach scorching 47°C on Saturday. Greek authorities briefly close Acropolis to safeguard visitors. Heatwaves extend beyond Europe, impacting the United States, China, and Japan. Stay safe and hydrated during this intense summer! ☀️💦 #Heatwave #SummerHeat #StayCool
🚫🏛️ Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis vows to "ban central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) on day one" if elected in 2024.
This bold stance reflects concerns over potential risks and challenges associated with CBDCs. Stay tuned for the evolving debate on digital currencies and their future in the financial landscape! 💥🌐 #CBDC #DigitalCurrencies #PresidentialElection2024
🚀 Argentina, amidst an annualized inflation rate of 115%, made a bold move by launching its inaugural Bitcoin futures contract yesterday! 🟠💪
This step showcases the growing recognition of Bitcoin as a potential hedge against rampant inflation. Exciting times ahead for crypto adoption in Argentina! 🌎🔥 #Bitcoin #Argentina #Inflation #CryptoAdoption