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🎉 Ukraine 🇺🇦: British-Lithuanian neobank Revolut launches app in test phase Paid Members Public
🎉 Ukraine 🇺🇦: British-Lithuanian neobank Revolut launches app in test phase During the beta testing phase, Ukrainian users can manage 30 currencies, make fee-free international transfers, open free virtual cards for use in 150 countries, and register accounts with the Standard plan at no cost. ➡️ Revolut is providing services to Ukrainian residents
⛔️ Rusia 🇷🇺: how Abkhazia is fighting illegal mining Paid Members Public
⛔️ Rusia 🇷🇺: how Abkhazia is fighting illegal mining Conflicts in the Caucasus. Officially, the main reason is that "grey" mining consumes up to 45 MW of energy, worsening the region's electricity deficit. ▶️ Context: Local restrictions are a result of a federal ban in specific regions introduced in
😎❌☠️ Visa acquires UK-based company Featurespace🇬🇧, specialized in AI for fraud prevention Paid Members Public
😎❌☠️ Visa acquires UK-based company Featurespace🇬🇧, specialized in AI for fraud prevention Time to catch up! Meanwhile, the card giant has finalized a strategic acquisition that has been in the works for over three months. ➡️ The UK firm developed AI-based technologies capable of preventing fraudulent attacks in real-time. ➡️ In the coming
🇦🇪 UAE: Lottery partners with Takalam to promote 7️⃣ responsible gaming‼️ Paid Members Public
🇦🇪 UAE: Lottery partners with Takalam to promote 7️⃣ responsible gaming‼️ 💡💡 Mental Wellness Initiative – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Lottery, operated by The Game and regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), has entered into a strategic partnership with Takalam, an AI-powered mental wellness platform. This collaboration aims to
🇺🇸USA: First Senate Hearing on Sports 🎲 Betting Puts Industry Under Federal Scrutiny. Paid Members Public
🇺🇸USA: First Senate Hearing on Sports 🎲 Betting Puts Industry Under Federal Scrutiny. "America's High-Stakes Bet" — this was the theme of the first U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on sports betting, marking the beginning of a federal investigation into the industry. 🤔 Why now? Since the Supreme
😱 On January 8, 2025, the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit will stop offering services to French users 🇫🇷 Paid Members Public
😱 On January 8, 2025, the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit will stop offering services to French users 🇫🇷 No storage or withdrawals. ➡️ Why is this happening❓ — The main reason is increasing regulatory pressure. ➡️ "What happens to the money?" — To close accounts with small balances (less than 10 USDC), Bybit will charge
⚡️ Neobanks in the UK 🇬🇧: record app downloads surpass traditional banks Paid Members Public
⚡️ Neobanks in the UK 🇬🇧: record app downloads surpass traditional banks Traditional banks are falling behind. According to SplitMetrics, a recent analysis of financial, fintech, and cryptocurrency apps on Google Play reveals that neobanks are continuing to dominate, especially as the holiday season approaches 🧑🎄. ➡️ Neobanks in the UK now have approximately
💣 Russia 🇷🇺: Central Bank launches a crackdown on "drops" Paid Members Public
💣 Russia 🇷🇺: Central Bank launches a crackdown on "drops" The Central Bank of Russia (CBR), in collaboration with Rosfinmonitoring and banks, is working on creating a unified platform to combat drops. Here's a summary of recent developments: 🔣 The CBR reported that around 10 million Russians transferred money