Reserve Bank of India ranks crypto near the bottom of systemic risks despite harsh criticism

Reserve Bank of India ranks crypto near the bottom of systemic risks despite harsh criticism

In its latest financial stability report published on Thursday, the Reserve Bank of India, or RBI, reiterated its skepticism of digital assets, writing:  “We must be mindful of the emerging risks on the horizon. Cryptocurrencies are a clear danger. Anything that derives value based on make-believe, without any underlying, is…

Ketanji Brown Jackson Becomes First Black Woman Supreme Court Justice
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Becomes First Black Woman Supreme Court Justice

WASHINGTON — Ketanji Brown Jackson took the judicial oath just after noon on Thursday, becoming the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Justice Jackson, 51, was confirmed in April, when the Senate voted 53 to 47 on her nomination. She will replace Justice Stephen Breyer, 83, who…

Erik ten Hag leading Man United reboot as further player clearout pending
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Erik ten Hag leading Man United reboot as further player clearout pending

By Andrew Thompson Published: June 30, 2022 5:16 pm Last Updated: June 30, 2022 5:19 pm The Erik ten Hag regime at Manchester United finally nears its official lift-off date under the Dutch tactician with recent reports suggesting that a completed deal for Frenkie de Jong is around the corner….

Mexico Makes Risky Bet on Liquefied Gas in New Global Scenario — Global Issues

Mexico Makes Risky Bet on Liquefied Gas in New Global Scenario — Global Issues

Electricity generation in the city of La Paz in the northwestern state of Baja California Sur depends primarily on a thermoelectric plant that burns fuel oil, a highly polluting fuel. The Mexican government plans to replace it with gas. CREDIT: Cerca by Emilio Godoy (mexico city) Thursday, June 30, 2022 Inter…

Bitcoin nears worst monthly losses since 2011 with BTC price at K

Bitcoin nears worst monthly losses since 2011 with BTC price at $19K

Bitcoin (BTC) drifted further downhill into the June 30 Wall Street open as United States equities opened with a whimper. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView U.S. dollar returns to multi-decade highs Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed BTC/USD as it abandoned $19,000 to hit its lowest in…

A Conversation with Kaddu Sebunya — Global Issues

A Conversation with Kaddu Sebunya — Global Issues

Kaddu Sebunya, CEO of the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), in the Serengeti. His current role entails spearheading the vision of a modern Africa where human development includes thriving wildlife and wildlands as a cultural and economic asset for Africa’s future generations. Credit: AWF by Guy Dinmore (st davids, wales) Thursday, June…