As Haligonians prepare to ring in the New Year, the municipality is reminding individuals how to observe and participate in fireworks displays safely and responsibly. HRM does not have a specific fireworks By-law, but the municipality’s Respecting Noise By-law restricts when fireworks can be used. Fireworks are permitted on Canada Day, Natal Day and New […]
Like a scene from a holiday rom-com, many gawk at the picturesque ideal of skating on a crystal clear frozen lake, weaving back and forth as flurries begin to fall from the sky. While the tranquility of the scene may be tempting for many, warmer winter temperatures have caused unpredictable ice thickness, making skating on […]
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said that his government currently lacks sufficient information to decide whether to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve. Speaking on 26 December 2024, Ishiba addressed questions about whether Japan would follow other countries, such as the US, in considering Bitcoin as part of its reserves. He stated that the government […]
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has sparked a seismic shift in the cryptocurrency landscape, ushering in what many are calling a “golden era” for digital assets. With Bitcoin soaring past $100,000 and pro-crypto policies on the horizon, the industry is poised for unprecedented growth. But this newfound optimism comes with questions about regulation, […]
The soon-to-be-launched RCO Finance (RCOF) platform managed to sell over 50% of its presale token supply despite significant crypto market pullbacks that we’ve seen with Bitcoin, or meme coins like Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Pepe (PEPE). PEPE Surges 15% As Investor Interest Grows Amid Market Volatility PEPE, which finished the week with a strong 15% […]
Is Strategic Bitcoin Reserve a fringe idea? Not Anymore! Powerful political figures and influential financial and crypto industry figures are not only advocating for the US to adopt Bitcoin as national strategic asset, but other countries too. Clearly, this movement was spearheaded by US Senator Cynthia Lummis and supported by President-elect Donald Trump. The proposal […]
Holiday spending rose 3.8% from a year ago, topping last year’s growth, as consumers were “willing and able” to spend, if there was a good deal, Mastercard SpendingPulse said.
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The Russian government has been a historic opponent of bitcoin, banning its use for domestic payments, but has recently come to see the potential benefits of virtual currencies for evading U.S. and Western sanctions.