Belgium's FSMA warned consumers about six unauthorized crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) operating in the country, following the EU's MiCA licensing deadline. The regulator advised against engaging with named companies and urged users to check its official register.
Belgium's FSMA warned consumers about six unauthorized crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) operating in the country. This action follows the EU's MiCA licensing deadline, marking the start of enforcement for crypto regulations across Europe.
The FCC's proposed rule to combat robocalls by requiring voice providers to collect extensive customer data could inadvertently increase risks for crypto holders. Increased identity data tied to phone numbers makes them more valuable targets for SIM-swap attacks and other forms of impersonation, potentially leading to crypto theft.
Pet funeral service providers in Hong Kong are urging the government to permit the placement of animal ashes alongside human remains in columbarium niches. Citing growing demand and the increasing role of pets as family members, companies like Petmento are lobbying for regulatory changes to accommodate these evolving afterlife preferences.
Researchers identify common greenwashing tactics in tourism, such as misleading eco-certifications and carbon offsetting. Independent certifications (e.g., GSTC, EarthCheck) and local businesses can help travelers make sustainable choices.
Yuendumu residents and service providers express frustration over the NT government's perceived lack of communication and support regarding a growing diphtheria outbreak, with concerns about slow test results and inadequate messaging in Aboriginal languages.
Data centre leasing in Hong Kong is supported by hyperscale CSPs, Chinese tech firms, and financial institutions, though AI demand faces technical limits. Malaysia, Australia, and India lead regional growth in live capacity.
England, Wales, and Scotland's equalities watchdog has issued new guidance stating single-sex toilets and changing rooms must exclude transgender men and women, based on biological sex. Businesses must provide alternatives like gender-neutral facilities.
UK regulator Ofcom is updating its codes of practice to compel social media platforms and online forums to detect and remove intimate image abuse, including AI-generated deepfakes. The new guidelines aim to protect women and girls from non-consensual image sharing, with campaigners urging for stronger enforcement measures.
Russia’s Almaz-Antey Group continues cooperating with aviation administrations and air navigation service providers in Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, Deputy Director General Dmitry Savitsky said
The latest reading indicated a fractional and slightly slower decline in output levels at service providers
The EU adopted its 20th Russia sanctions package on April 23, 2025, adding 120 new listings and targeting crypto settlement infrastructure including service providers, decentralized platforms, ruble-backed tokens, payment agents, and digital rouble support. The package bans business with any Russian crypto asset service provider and covers decentralized platforms used to circumvent sanctions. It specifically targets A7A5 (TengriCoin/Meer.kg) and RUBx stablecoins, marking the EU's largest sanctions move against Russia in years with crypto restrictions among its most specific measures.
The European Union’s latest Russia sanctions package, its twentieth so far, brings crypto settlement squarely into an already fractured geopolitical spotlight. Adopted on April 23, the package adds 120 new listings and rolls out financial measures that touch just about every corner of Russia’s crypto scene. That includes service providers, decentralized trading platforms, ruble-backed tokens, […] The post EU sanctions Russian crypto usage for 20th time adding bans on digital rubles and anyone using Russian crypto services appeared first on CryptoSlate.
GfK Tüketici Güven Endeksi Nisan'da 4 puan düşerek -25'e geriledi, son bir yılın en büyük aylık düşüşü. Tüketiciler kişisel finans ve ekonomi için artan kaygılarla 'titriyor', yakıt fiyatları ve Körfez krizi baskıyı artırıyor.
Service providers report sharpest acceleration in service sector cost inflation in 30 years, largely due to higher fuel pricesEconomic output across the eurozone has fallen for first time in 16 months, as the Iran war drove up prices.Data provider S&P Global has reported that the eurozone private sector dipped into contraction in April, pulled down by a contraction in the services sector.“With the ongoing conflict in Iran causing concerns over fuel shortages and spiking prices, the downtick may also be driven by consumers beginning to limit their vehicle usage to necessary journeys.” Continue reading...
UK government borrowing fell in the last financial year, but economists warn that the Iran war will likely drive borrowing higher and slow growth. Multiple UK companies have issued profit warnings, and service sector costs have seen their largest jump in 30 years.
