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EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15
The European Union will ban social media for children under 13 and allow only limited, supervised access until the age of 15 under plans unveiled Wednesday by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.
BASIS.pro Expands On-Chain Infrastructure with XDC Network Partnership and Zypher DAO as Auto Earn Goes Live
New developments extend BASIS across real-world asset and AI-native infrastructure while introducing automated reward restaking for BTC, ETH, SOL, and PAXG participants
Bank of Japan set to raise rates under pressure from inflation, US
The Bank of Japan is poised to raise interest rates again on Friday to counter inflation fuelled by surging energy prices and to support the yen, under Washington's watchful eye.
EU chief hosts Canada's Carney in push to 'deepen' alliance
From investments in AI to energy supplies, a drive to strengthen EU-Canada ties shifts into gear Wednesday, as the bloc's chief lays out the coming year's priorities before European lawmakers -- and Canadian leader Mark Carney.
EU chief to unveil social media, gaming curbs for under-15s
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will on Wednesday unveil long-awaited plans to protect children from online harm by curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, games and AI chatbots for under-15s.
US Fed to deliver rate decision with markets betting on hike
The US Federal Reserve will announce its decision on setting interest rates for the world's largest economy on Wednesday, with markets betting the central bank will pull the trigger on a rate-hike to tackle surging inflation.
i-payout Expands U.S. Money Transmitter Licensing Footprint and Advances European EMI Strategy
Expanded regulatory infrastructure is designed to give marketplaces, gig economy platforms, gaming and esports companies, insurance providers, affiliate networks, clinical research organizations and other enterprises greater access to flexible domestic and global payout capabilities
US Senate crypto bill collapses amid partisan deadlock
A push for landmark US cryptocurrency legislation collapsed on Tuesday after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to bridge months-old differences over ethics, banking and how the fast-growing industry should be regulated.
Tiny English village holds 'independence' vote over asylum seeker housing
A small English village of just 350 people has found itself on the front line of a national debate on the housing of asylum seekers, holding an "independence referendum" on Tuesday to protest plans to house over 1,200 migrants in a nearby facility.
Protesting shepherds, farmers clash with Romanian police
Protesting shepherds and farmers, joined by far-right groups, clashed with riot police in Romania Tuesday, leaving two dozen people hurt as they called for a ban on live sheep exports to be overturned in the inflation-hit country.
Foundation Lets Ledger Users Switch to Open Source Without Starting Over
Legacy Mode brings open source apps developed for Ledger to Passport, letting users keep their existing accounts and familiar wallets on hardware assembled in the United States.
BingX Evolves into a Multi-Asset Trading Platform, Connecting Users to Global Opportunities
BingX today announced its strategic evolution into a multi-asset trading platform and will further its strategy through "Connect Markets. Unlock Opportunities.", bringing crypto and traditional markets together through an integrated trading experience. The move reflects BingX's ambition to help traders identify emerging market opportunities, understand the forces shaping them and act across asset classes through a united platform.
EU to propose curbing social media, online games for under 15s
The European Union is set to propose curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, chatbots, and online games to children under the age of 15, according to a draft legal document seen by AFP.
International Trading Institute Expands Professional Trader Development Beyond the Master’s in Trading
The International Trading Institute (ITI) has expanded its education offering beyond its flagship Master’s in Trading, creating a broader set of professional development pathways for traders at different stages of experience.
FX Junction Reaches 40,600 Members and 26 Million Trades
The platform confirms its place among the global leaders in social trading
Lake Energy Secures $80 Million for U.S. Renewable Energy Expansion
Lake Energy has announced the securing of $80 million in financing to advance the construction of renewable energy infrastructure in the United States. This funding round was led by seasoned investors with extensive experience in the energy infrastructure and clean energy sectors.
Stocks drop, oil climbs and Treasury yields hit 19-year high
Asian stock markets sank on Tuesday, US Treasury yields hit a 19-year high and oil prices extended gains as rising Middle East tensions fuel inflation fears, while investors bet on a Federal Reserve interest rate hike this week.
2분기 가계 의식주 지출 139만5000원…소비지출의 47.6%
올해 2분기 가계 소비지출 중 식료품·의류·주거·외식 등 의식주 비용이 47.6%를 차지했다. 소득 하위 20% 가구에서는 적자 가구 비중이 6년째 절반을 넘는 것으로 나타났다.
유통업체 PB 매출 확대…초저가에서 프리미엄·해외 수출로 확장
CU와 롯데마트 등 유통업체의 자체브랜드 상품 매출이 늘고 있다. 이마트의 5000원 이하 제품, 현대홈쇼핑의 고급 의류, GS25의 해외 수출 등 가격대와 판매 지역도 다양해지는 추세다.
Hospitality leaders ask Burnham to halve VAT amid rising costs
More than 800 hospitality leaders have signed an open letter asking Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reduce the sector’s VAT rate from 20% to 10%, citing venue closures and increasing business costs.
SkySail Strategies Outperforms Wall Street's 30-Year Risk Standard With Proprietary AI Inference Model
State of the Art by SkySail, the Rubix VM RPT model predicts how far markets will move with less error than the models institutions have relied on since 1993.
한국거래소 애프터마켓 첫날 1조8177억원 거래…미체결 주문 처리 차이
한국거래소가 9월 14일 애프터마켓을 개장해 약 2800개 코스피·코스닥 주식의 오후 8시 거래가 가능해졌다. 넥스트레이드와는 개장 시각과 미체결 주문 유지 방식이 달라 첫날 주문 처리 혼선도 나타났다.
Berlin's run-down public spaces at heart of election campaign
Politicians campaigning for Sunday's Berlin state election have painted an unflattering picture of the German capital, vowing to clear garbage-strewn streets and promising "syringe-free playgrounds".
China retail sales growth weakens further in August
China's retail sales grew last month at their slowest pace since May, official data showed on Tuesday, as the country's leaders struggle to reverse a persistent slump in spending.
Most markets drop as oil extends gains ahead of expected US rate hike
Most Asian stock markets struggled again Tuesday as oil prices extended gains and investors bet on a Federal Reserve interest rate hike this week, though tech firms saw a slight recovery from a sell-off fuelled by fears over the AI boom.
In Kashmir, lake weeds mix with traditional art
A Kashmiri artisan is turning weeds pulled from Srinagar's famous Dal Lake into a new ingredient for the centuries-old craft of papier-mache, one of Kashmir's best-known traditional art forms.
India prohibits bank fees on UPI payments up to ₹2,000
India notified changes to the Payment and Settlement Act on September 14 barring bank charges on Unified Payments Interface transactions of up to ₹2,000, equivalent to $20.93 in the source report.
Air India CEO summoned over alleged departure immigration lapse
India’s government has summoned Air India’s chief executive after three Italian nationals allegedly departed through Delhi airport without mandatory immigration clearance, sources told businessline.
Brazil's Amazon defender Raoni has cancer
Brazilian tribal chief Raoni Metuktire, the most recognized face of the fight to save the Amazon rainforest, has gastrointestinal cancer and is receiving palliative care at home, his organization said Monday.
가상자산 과세 2년 유예 청원, 5만명 동의로 국회 심사 대상
2027년 1월 시행 예정인 가상자산 소득 과세를 2년 늦춰 달라는 국민동의청원이 5만명 이상의 동의를 얻어 국회 소관 상임위원회 심사 대상이 됐다.
Higher wages draw migrant workers to Kashmir despite attacks
Higher earnings continue to attract an estimated half a million migrant workers to Indian Kashmir each year, despite militant attacks and continuing security risks in the disputed Himalayan region.
BIS flags debt and profitability risks in AI-driven market rally
The Bank for International Settlements warned on September 14 that the AI-driven rise in global equities was becoming more vulnerable as investors questioned future profits and large US technology companies increased their borrowing.