Japan’s gas security at risk due to latest US sanctions
US sanctions on a major new Russian liquefied natural gas export plant threaten to jeopardize Japan’s energy security and possibly its relations with Western allies, Bloomberg notes. The US on…
Bankman-Fried convicted, could face 100+ years of prison time
Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of a massive fraud that led to the collapse of the FTX exchange he owned. For each of the most serious charges, he faces up to…
US House passes bill on aid to Israel, but not Ukraine
The Republican-led House of Representatives approved a $14.3 billion military aid measure for Israel without mentioning Ukraine, despite a veto threat from President Biden. Besides no aid for Kiev, the…
DFSA approves TON, XRP
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has approved TON and XRP usage for the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC). The green light from the DFSA allows licensed virtual asset firms…
Macron lands in ‘Putin’s backyard’, looks for uranium – Bloomberg
French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to energy-rich Central Asia this week, where he is visiting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, two big uranium suppliers. French nuclear company Orano SA is already exploiting…
Fed keeps benchmark rate at 5.5% again
The Fed preferred to pause and measure the effects of the past increases. ▪️ US economic activity continued to grow at a brisk pace in the third quarter. ▪️ Job…