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Dubai, UAE — In a groundbreaking move, Dubai has officially approved the use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for salary payments. JUST IN: 🇦🇪 Dubai officially approves #Bitcoin & crypto for salary payments. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) August 17, 2024 This…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has taken a significant step towards streamlining tax compliance for cryptocurrency investors. The newly introduced draft of the 1099-DA form aims to simplify reporting requirements, making the tax process more straightforward and enhancing privacy for…
Recent reports suggest that Pakistan may be covertly supplying 155mm artillery shells to Israel, despite its official stance against Israel and longstanding support for the Palestinian cause. This alleged supply chain has raised significant concerns and sparked debate in the…
In recent months, Japan has been grappling with a public health crisis of alarming proportions. A rare and deadly flesh-eating bacteria, known scientifically as Group A Streptococcus (GAS), has caused an outbreak of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). This condition…
In a groundbreaking development, Chinese scientists have unveiled a ‘water battery’ with the potential to revolutionize energy storage. This innovative technology boasts an energy density nearly twice that of conventional lithium cells, marking a significant milestone in battery research. Table…
In a landmark decision, a US federal judge has imposed sanctions on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the regulatory body of acting in bad faith and abusing its power during its case against the cryptocurrency firm, TheDebtBox. JUST…
On October 6, 2022, President Joe Biden announced a historic move to reform the federal marijuana policy. He granted a pardon to all people convicted of simple possession of marijuana under federal law, urged governors to do the same for…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving field that has the potential to transform various sectors and domains of human activity. However, AI also poses significant challenges and risks, such as ethical, social, legal, and security implications. Therefore, it is…
Mexico, the second-largest economy in Latin America, has recently expressed its interest in joining BRICS, a group of five emerging economies that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. However, this move has sparked mixed reactions from both the…
The United States is set to impose a fresh wave of sanctions on Russia on Friday, targeting its military industrial complex and companies in third countries that facilitate Russia’s access to goods. BREAKING: Reuters reports the US is set to…
