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Lao-Chinese Institutions Partner to Advance Modern Agricultural Skills
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… Sisanon, Director of Dongkhamxang Agricultural Technical College, expressed appreciation for … a trilateral collaboration involving Dongkhamxang Agricultural Technical College (under the … of Laos, and Guangxi Agricultural Technical and Vocational University, …
MetaMask is ‘maybe’ considering a native token launch
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MetaMask co-founder said the company is still considering a native token launch and revealed how the team would go about announcing it. In a recent interview, the Block’s Head of Growth, Tim Copeland, asked the crypto wallet’s co-founder Dan Finlay…
Online banking scams: Spanish Supreme Court shifts the balance in favour of consumers
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… manage their finances through mobile banking apps, make payments by … legal debate, especially when banks refuse to reimburse their customers … and a reminder that banks cannot shift the risk … New legal success against banks. Spanish banking law New Success. We …
‘Clear Signs’ Oil Demand Growth Is Slowing: IEA’s Bosoni
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Toril Bosoni, International Energy Agency oil markets head, discusses the outlook for global oil demand as the IEA said it is expected to slow down for the rest of 2025 amid economic headwinds. “We’re seeing an oversupplied market for the remainder of this year and extending into 2026,” Bosoni tells Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua.
Franklin Templeton gets regulatory approval to launch a tokenized fund in Singapore
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Franklin Templeton gets the regulatory green light to launch its first tokenized fund in Singapore. The fund boasts a $20 investment minimum for retail investors. According to a report from Tech in Asia, the U.S.-based global investment management firm is…
Over 80% of Bitcoin is held by wallets with 10 BTC or more, data shows
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Data suggests that a significant portion of Bitcoin could be in the hands of a limited number of larger wallets, potentially pointing to rising concentration. As Bitcoin (BTC) adoption grows, ownership continues to concentrate among larger wallets, leaving retail investors…
Tajikistan presents climate initiatives at the climate change conference in Ashgabat
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… Central Asian climate change climate conference (CACCC-2025) in Turkmenistan … ’s capital, Ashgabat, the Tajik delegation … emphasized Tajikistan’s key climate priorities. “Tajikistan is … Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC) in …
Odd Lots: The Double Whammy Facing Oil Companies (Podcast)
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The new administration has a “drill, baby, drill” mantra and a much more liberal attitude towards the oil and gas industry than the last one. But that hasn’t translated into great profits for the oil industry itself. Crude prices have sunk and tariffs have raised the cost of components for companies trying to get energy out of the ground. So, what’s the future for the industry? And who is actually making money right now? In this episode, we talk to longtime energy industry veteran Peter Tertzaki
Relations between Tajikistan and the Taliban slowly thawing, but chill remains in relations
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… Tajikistan, as well as a visit to Kabul by a Tajik … to other Central Asian states, like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, which wasted … Tajikistan’s State Committee for National Security, and the former Tajik … Our political relations with Tajikistan are improving, and …
Swiss Bankers Report: GenAI Poised to Transform Swiss Banking
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… banking industry. But to realize the full potential of genAI, banks … with specialized tasks. In banking, they offer transformative … projects in banks, Source: Generative AI in Banking: A Comprehensive … Banking Barometer 2025 reveals that the share of banks …
Agriculture Minister: Lifting sanctions a step towards achieving food security
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… economy, reducing the costs of agricultural supplies, lowering production expenses, and … revitalizing foreign trade in agricultural goods. Badr also highlighted the … organic connection between the agricultural and industrial sectors across various …
Growing future leaders: Passion for agriculture at the heart of college's success
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… college's innovative agricultural studies program that' … with their successes on the agricultural show circuit, with awards … Principal, Anita Morton. "Agriculture is such a diverse sector … run cattle, said the agricultural program had helped seal …
Aus4Innovation provides financial assistance for agriculture sector
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… provides financial assistance for agriculture sector Aus4Innovation has pledged … results and progressive innovation in agricultural practices. “Australia is committed … resilience and sustainability in our agricultural practices, tailored to grasp …
VanEck launches ‘NODE’ ETF targeting blockchain stocks and crypto-linked assets
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VanEck has launched a new exchange-traded fund designed to give investors access to the growing digital asset economy without holding crypto directly.  In a May 14 press release, the company said the VanEck Onchain Economy ETF, under the ticker NODE,…
Europol busts €21m crypto laundering ring tied to China and Middle East crime groups
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Authorities in Europe have dismantled a massive cryptocurrency-based money laundering network that moved over €21 million for criminal groups across China and the Middle East. According to a May 14 statement, Europol coordinated with Spanish, Belgian, and Austrian law enforcement…
China – Central Asia rail freight doubles in first months of 2025
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Problems on the Russian network Russian wagon production down by a third in April In the first months of 2025, Russia produced 21,800 freight wagons. That is a reduction of 4.4% compared to the same period in 2024. April… 15 May 2025
Fueling Growth: The Impact of CACFP in Head Start Programs
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ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Head Start celebrates its 60th anniversary, the program continues to provide crucial child care and early education for nearly 800,000 children across the United States. Beyond …
Banking without borders: How CBN’s NRBVN is empowering Nigerians in diaspora
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… Pakistan have long offered dedicated banking platforms for their diaspora populations … infrastructure while offering flexibility for banks, fintechs, and International Money Transfer … overseas Nigerians. Opening doors for banks, fintechs and IMTOs The NRBVN …
Uzbekistan first in Central Asia to implement UNESCO’s education data progress tool
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Uzbekistan has become the first country in Central Asia to pilot UNESCO’s EMIS Progress Assessment Tool, enhancing its education data system to support evidence-based policymaking and advance progress toward quality education for all.
NFT founder stole millions from Bitcoin project, investors allege
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Several investors in a non-fungible token (NFT) project, Hashling NFT, have accused its founder of misappropriating millions of dollars in profits from the project and a closely tied Bitcoin mining operation. According to the May 14 court filing in Illinois, the plaintiffs allege that their former business partner, Jonathan Mills, lied about transferring assets from Hashling NFT and at least $3 million from the Bitcoin mining project to a holding company — Satoshi Labs LLC (formerly known as Proof of Work Labs LLC), which Mills is the founder and CEO of. The plaintiffs have sued Mills for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, claiming that they have not received any of the equity returns that he supposedly promised.  They also claim to have raised a combined $1.46 million from two NFT drops on the Solana and Bitcoin blockchains, but didn’t receive any returns from their investment.  Excerpt of the plaintiffs’ claims made against Joshua Mills in an Illinois district court. Source: PACER Mills allegedly began ghosting them shortly afterward, according to the plaintiffs, adding that he created a flawed shareholder agreement to falsely support his claim that the holding company controlled the project's assets. This was “rife with errors” to support his lie, the plaintiffs said. According to the supposedly flawed shareholder agreement, Mills was to receive a 67% equity share in Proof of Work Labs (before he later renamed it to Satoshi Labs) while several other investors contributed up to $20,000 into the company in exchange for just 2% equity. He allegedly assured them that their equity stakes would remain unchanged despite the name change. Mills also held a 67% voting stake on all matters related to Proof of Work Labs (at the time) while no other partner held more than 2%. Cointelegraph reached out to Mills but didn’t receive an immediate response. Mills supposedly didn’t know much about NFTs The Hashling NFT project was born from a different idea that Mills had initially discussed with one of the plaintiffs, Dustin Steerman, who initially established rapport with Mills from earlier collaborations. They followed through with the Hashling NFT project despite Mills initially telling Steerman that he had no money and no NFT-related experience to contribute to the project. Related: Bitcoin NFTs surpass Ronin in all-time sales “[Mills] had a willingness to help push the project forward, and he did have an idea at the start,” the investor’s attorney, Clinton Ind of Ind Legal Group LLC told Law360. "Even though that wasn't the final idea, it did embolden it, and … everyone kind of enjoyed working together in those early stages." To ensure the Hashling NFT project’s success, Mills and Steerman recruited other investors, now also plaintiffs, to assist with everything from the NFT art and social media marketing to even attending NFT conferences in New York. Mills even got his girlfriend to invest in the Hashling NFTs project, the plaintiffs claimed. In addition to the fraud and breach of fiduciary actions, the plaintiffs also requested a constructive trust over the project’s assets and full legal restitution. Magazine: Danger signs for Bitcoin as retail abandons it to institutions: Sky Wee
NRFMTTI Hisar Gets CMVR Nod, NABL Accreditation for Testing Agricultural Machinery
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… Motor Vehicle Rules) testing of agricultural tractors. In addition, the institute … out CMVR testing of both agricultural tractors and combine harvesters. This … role in training and testing agricultural machinery but also offers substantial …