France Identifies 90 Unauthorized Crypto Companies The French Financial Supervisory Authority (AMF) has reported that 90 crypto companies in the country have not obtained the necessary license in accordance with the European MiCA regulation, ahead of the deadline set for June 30. According to available information, approximately 40% of these companies do not intend to…
UK Scraps Plans for Mandatory Digital ID British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has decided to abandon plans to make digital ID mandatory for employees, following a strong public backlash highlighting fears of "Orwellian" surveillance. This policy shift comes in response to criticism from lawmakers, civil rights organizations, and champions of personal freedom. Nearly three million…
Revolutionizing Drawing Tablets Drawing tablets have been a favorite accessory for artists since the 1980s. If you have ever wondered how a drawing tablet works and if you could build one, look no further! [Yukidama] has demonstrated how to create an open-source electromagnetic resonance (EMR) drawing tablet. The principle behind EMR tablets is quite straightforward.…
Ripple Expands Operations in Europe Ripple, the blockchain-based payment company, has announced that it has received preliminary approval for its Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the financial authorities in Luxembourg. This approval strengthens Ripple's plans for expansion within the European Union, following its recent agreement in the United Kingdom, and supports the company's commitment…
Juliet Stevenson Advocates for Support for Mothers in Gaza British actress Juliet Stevenson is part of a renowned group of artists calling for increased assistance for mothers in Gaza, who are suffering due to the devastating Israel-Palestine conflict. In an emotional appeal, they urge the international community not to overlook the struggles of mothers fighting…
Accusations are "flawed and unfounded" The Minister for the President's Office in Myanmar, Ko Ko Hlaing, stated that international cases accusing the country of genocide against the Muslim Rohingya minority are "defective and unfounded." In a statement published by state media, Myanmar's military government criticized the case brought to the International Court of Justice (ICJ)…
Tragic Accident in Northeastern Thailand At least 29 people have died and dozens more have been injured after a construction crane collapsed onto a passenger train in northeastern Thailand, causing the train to derail and ignite a fire. Rescue teams are working tirelessly to free passengers trapped inside the train. Local authorities are investigating the…
Venezuela Begins Releasing Detained Americans Venezuela has commenced the process of releasing several American citizens detained throughout the country, according to officials from the U.S. Department of State. While the identities and exact number of the released prisoners have not been confirmed, one official stated that this action represents "an important step in the right…
New York Attorney General Signs Agreement New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced that her office has reached an agreement with the pro-Israel group Betar US regarding the harassment of pro-Palestinian activists. The agreement stipulates that the far-right group will gradually cease its operations within the state. James stated that an investigation uncovered widespread…
Dubai's Pistachio Cream Cookies Take South Korea by Storm A dessert inspired by Dubai's chocolate has quickly gained popularity in South Korea. The cookies, filled with pistachio cream and strips of knafeh, wrapped in a chocolate marshmallow, have been spotted in numerous establishments, even in those that typically do not offer pastry items. The popularity…