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Britain's hard-right Reform UK to accept crypto donations
Britain's hard-right Reform UK to accept crypto donations
by  AFP

Britain's hard-right Reform UK has become the first political party in the country to accept donations through bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, raising fresh concerns over transparency. "As of now, provided you are an eligible UK donor ... we are the first political party in Britain that can accept donations in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies," he said.

New to South Africa, saffron holds promise
New to South Africa, saffron holds promise
by  AFP

Livestock farmer Joe Kroon turned to saffron in desperation when drought threatened his livelihood and, as this season's harvest winds down, he is encouraged by the potential of a new entry into South Africa's farming catalogue.

Airline chiefs meet in India amid turbulence of Trump
Airline chiefs meet in India amid turbulence of Trump
by  AFP

Airline bosses meet from Sunday in New Delhi at their annual industry conference, battling to mitigate the impact of Donald Trump's policies that have hit travel to the United States and potentially raised costs for aviation.

Asian markets reverse as appeals court gives Trump tariffs reprieve
Asian markets reverse as appeals court gives Trump tariffs reprieve
by  AFP

Asian shares fell Friday after a US appeal court gave Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs a temporary reprieve, fanning uncertainty a day after judges had ruled the controversial measures were unconstitutional. A separate ruling by a federal district judge in Washington, DC also found some levies unlawful as well, giving the administration 14 days to appeal.

US regulator drops lawsuit against Binance
US regulator drops lawsuit against Binance
by  AFP

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday dropped its civil lawsuit against the cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its majority shareholder, Changpeng Zhao.

A bad wrap: An angry Trump blasts the 'TACO Theory'
A bad wrap: An angry Trump blasts the 'TACO Theory'
by  AFP

President Donald Trump made no pretense at hiding his irritation this week when he was asked by a reporter about "TACO" -- an acronym that has been gaining traction among Wall Street traders who believe that "Trump Always Chickens Out." "This is the TACO Theory: Trump Always Chickens Out."