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Cryptocurrencies replacing traditional fiat currencies; wealth inequality; the economic impact of automation and the next industrial revolution—this page covers the trends and news that will influence the economies of the future.

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https://www.prweb.com/releases/filmstock-the-analog-photography-meetup-to-bring-film-photography-enthusiasts-together-in-atlanta-on-oct-6-7-2023-301946415.html
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Prweb
KEH's free, two-day event to provide opportunity for Atlanta film photographers to connect, share their passion and explore the world of analog photography.
ATLANTA, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KEH, the largest and most trusted purchaser and reseller of pre-owned camera gear in North...
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2015/07/20/we-need-a-new-version-of-capitalism-for-the-jobless-future/?arc404=true
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The Washington Post
As technology kills jobs, we must find a way to prevent social unrest.
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https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-48706-0?code=5266ead8-cede-4a56-9e8c-c4a529d1942a&error=cookies_not_supported
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Nature
Kabat-Zinn, J. Full Catastrophe Living: How to Cope with Stress, Pain and Illness Using Mindfulness Meditation (Piatkus, 2013).
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Khoury, B. et al. Mindfulness-based stress reduction for healthy individuals: A meta-analysis. J. Psychosom. Res. 78(6), 519-528 (2015).Article
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https://thecryptobasic.com/2023/07/10/shiba-inu-partner-passes-smart-contract-security-audit/
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InterFi confirms Bad Idea AI's smart contract is secure and free of major vulnerabilities. InterFi, a prominent blockchain security company, thoroughly analyzes Bad Idea AI's solidity code. The analysis, consisting of automated and manual assessments, focused on identifying common contract vulnerabilities and centralized exploits.
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https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/virgin-money-bank-branch-closures-aEzpZ1V4d6ia
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Which
Virgin Money has announced it will close a further 39 branches in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2023. The bank has already shut down one branch this year, so by the end of 2023, 40 branches will have closed. Virgin Money's last big wave of branch closures was in 2022 when it closed 30 sites.
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https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2020/02/27/wise-words-are-not-enough-to-fix-south-africas-economy
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The Economist
The reformist finance minister bumps up against political reality
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https://www.securityweek.com/cleafy-raises-e10-million-for-online-banking-fraud-prevention-platform/
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Securityweek
Online banking fraud detection and prevention firm Cleafy today announced that it has raised €10 million ($10.7 million) in its first funding round, which was led by United Ventures. Founded in 2014, the Milan, Italy-based company offers a platform that proactively identifies and prevents digital banking fraud in real-time.
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https://www.3blmedia.com/news/lyondellbasell-2022-sustainability-report-building-circular-economy
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3blmedia
LyondellBasell 2022 Sustainability Report: Building a Circular Economy



View the full LyondellBasell 2022 Sustainability Report.
Plastics are essential in providing solutions to tomorrow's challenges. As lightweight, hygienic and durable materials, they play a vital role in products...
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https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/bitcoin-core-developer-calls-ordinals-a-vulnerability-for-the-btc-blockchain-202312101100
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Bitcoin core developer Luke Dashjr argues that Ordinals are a vulnerability that is driving up transaction costs and needs to be removed.
Fixing the vulnerability would remove Ordinals from the BTC blockchain, eliminating spam from inscriptions.
BTC price rallied nearly 11% in...
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Lexology
This article is taken from GTDT Practice Guide: Mining 2023. Click here for the full guide. The legal regime for mining exploration, extraction, transportation, and benefit concessions in Panama is regulated by the Mineral Resources Code of 1963, as amended (MRC). The last important amendment to the MRC was enacted in 2012 and, among other things, it introduced an important increase in mining royalties (copper royalties, for example, were increased from 2 per cent to 5 per cent of net smelter return).
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https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/bahamas-to-implement-increased-cruise-passenger-taxes-in-2024
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Travelpulse
Government officials in The Bahamas revealed that the implementation of a new tax on cruise ship passengers would not go into effect until 2024. According to The Tribune, Bahamian Tourism Minister Chester Cooper met with representatives from the major cruise lines serving the island nation last week, with the company's lobbying the politician to delay the implementation of the cruise passenger tax increases.
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-launches-zero-trading-fee-subscription-service
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Cointelegraph
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is set to launch its subscription service called "Coinbase One" across 35 countries. Initially, only customers in the United Kingdom, Germany and Ireland will have access to Coinbase One. According to the May 18 announcement, Coinbase One aims to provide features...
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https://www.planetizen.com/news/2023/09/125723-west-virginia-tackles-vacancy-tax-reform
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Planetizen
West Virginia is addressing its vacancy epidemic head-on.
The state—which has one of the highest vacancy rates in the country—recently passed new regulations to help alleviate some of the negative effects vacant properties have on communities. The policies aim to help keep communities from losing...
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https://cryptopotato.com/firewall-raises-3-7m-to-take-smart-contracts-mainstream-with-programmable-finality/
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Cryptopotato
Firewall secures funding from North Island Ventures, Breyer Capital, and Hack VC to bulletproof smart contract networks. Firewall, a blockchain infrastructure startup, announced its $3.7M pre-seed round, co-led by North Island Ventures, Breyer Capital, and Hack VC. Firewall transforms the usability of smart contract technology through an innovative finality consensus mechanism that eliminates smart contract exploits.
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https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/05/19/on-alternative-social-media-sites-many-prominent-accounts-seek-financial-support-from-audiences/
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Pewresearch
This Pew Research Center analysis explores how many prominent accounts on alternative social media sites turn to donations, subscriptions and merchandise, and who is financially supporting these accounts. It is based on an October 2022 Center study that examined seven alternative social media...
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomcoughlin/2023/07/28/western-digital-data-center-sustainability-efforts/
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Forbes
Environment Conservation - Green Globe Glass On Mossgetty
Digital storage plays a crucial role in data centers and creating more sustainable data centers requires greater efficiency, reuse and recovery from the devices uses in digital storage systems. I recently had an interview with Brad...
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https://greenworld.org.uk/article/greens-support-right-repair-movement
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Greenworld
Green co-leaders Sian Berry and Jonathan Bartley have today (21 June) pledged their support to the 'right to repair' movement.
The leaders signed the Manchester Declaration, which was published in 2018 by UK community repair organisations, calling on policymakers, product designers and...
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https://www.fintechfutures.com/2024/02/exclusive-old-mutual-signs-for-10x-banking-core-igniting-vendors-african-expansion/
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Fintechfutures
Core banking solution provider 10x Banking has successfully landed its first client in Africa - Old Mutual, the continent's second-largest financial institution. The vendor says Old Mutual, which is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa, will leverage its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) core banking system to "serve those who have bank accounts but are severely underserved, with their day-to-day money management needs not met by what's currently available".
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https://grist.org/article/bitcoin-could-cost-us-our-clean-energy-future/
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Grist
The digital currency is slowing our effort to achieve a rapid transition away from fossil fuels.
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https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/3/14/515280/Business/Markets--Companies/Egypt-sets-EGP--mln-as-minimum-capital-for-fintech.aspx
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The approval is part of a broader initiative to bolster support for fintech startups and promote a business-favorable climate, as per the statement. The FRA further stipulated that should a startup aspire to undertake multiple non-banking financing activities, its capital must be adjusted accordingly and in conformity with the rules governing the combination of activities.
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https://businessnewsthisweek.com/business/liminal-elevates-secure-custody-and-asset-management-by-integrating-telos-network/
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Businessnewsthisweek
New Delhi, January 16, 2024: Liminal, a leading provider of institutional-grade digital asset custody solutions, is pleased to announce the integration of Telos Network into its custody and wallet infrastructure. This strategic move represents a significant leap forward in enhancing the security and efficiency of asset management on the Telos blockchain.
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https://www.entrepreneur.com/finance/student-debt-disrupted-how-fintech-is-disrupting-the/456829
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Entrepreneur
College life is supposed to be an enjoyable journey. As you step into your new social circle and explore newfound opportunities, you will eye lucrative professional avenues. Graduating with student loan debt is the last thing you'd want, but that's how the reality stands! Around 69% of US graduates leave college with a student loan debt.