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BRITAIN is at “exceptionally high” risk of wildfires as a 36C heatwave hits this weekend, the Met Office warned. The risk of fires in parts of England and Wales on Sunday has increased from “very high” to “exceptional” on the Fire Severity Index. 6 Firefighters and farmers tackled a massive field fire in Ridlington on … Read more
TWO people have been killed and a child is seriously injured following a horror hit-and-run smash. A family-of-five was walking past a multi-storey car park in Ramsgate, Kent, when a Black Alfa Romeo ploughed into them. 1 Two people died in the collision in Ramsgate A man, aged in his 80s, and woman in her … Read more
THIS is the tragic dad who was gunned down and killed in a terrifying shooting rampage that left three others injured. John MacKinnon, 47, has been named locally as the man shot dead at a home on the Isle of Skye yesterday. 3 John MacKinnon was shot dead in TeangueCredit: Not known, clear with picture … Read more
THIS is the bizarre moment a 140lb wild boar emerged from the Med in front of stunned tourists and raced up a Costa del Sol beach. The powerful animal, believed to be around three years old, made an uncontrollable dash along the sand late yesterday morning at family-friendly Benajarafe Beach near Malaga. 4 A wild … Read more
Circle has tapped a New York state-based community bank as its latest custodial provider for USDC reserves. The move reflects Circle’s strategy to deepen partnerships with Community Banks across the U.S., attempting to make payments more inclusive to underserved communities. Under the new agreement, New York Community Bancorp’s bank subsidiary, New York Community Bank, will … Read more
Fireblocks is one of the largest providers of custody infrastructure solutions in the cryptocurrency industry. The company was founded back in 2018 by Michael Shaulov, Pavel Berengoltz, and Idan Ofrat. In January this year, Fireblocks raised $550 million at a whopping valuation of $8 billion. From a small team of a few people at the … Read more
According to a research conducted by the investing firm Alto, 40% of the American millennials (those aged 26-41) hold cryptocurrencies. Nearly the same share of people own individual stocks, the survey estimated. Millennials and Their Affinity for Crypto The poll further informed that more US millennials had distributed some of their wealth into crypto than … Read more
Her Majesty’s Treasury hosted the regulatory pillar of the US-UK Financial Innovation Partnership with its counterpart, the US Treasury Department, on Jun 29th. Both parties acknowledged the importance of teaming up to support safe innovation and strengthen regulatory outcomes for digital assets across jurisdictions. On Stablecoins According to the joint statement issued, top domestic watchdogs … Read more
Over the past month, Bitcoin has been experiencing a steep decline with significant bearish momentum. In fact, this was the worst-ever quarter for the primary cryptocurrency. However, after dropping below the 2017 all-time high area amid $20K, the bearish momentum has begun to diminish with a choppy price action alongside consolidation. After ending another red-candle … Read more
A DEVASTATED mum grieved the loss of her baby twice after being told the newborn was dead, then alive and then dead again. Alisha Pegg says she was sent home from the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent, despite being in premature labour. 3 Alisha Pegg received an apology from a Kent hospital after her … Read more