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Developer faced bankruptcy and hacking charges before Trump tower plans

Scepticism is high over US-born developer David Young who seemingly appeared out of nowhere with lofty goals to build a Trump tower.

Bitcoin tops $68,000 after Iran confirms leader killed in U.S., Israel airstrikes

Bitcoin jumped to $68,000 early Sunday, recovering nearly all of Saturday’s war-driven losses within hours of Iranian state TV confirming that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. Khamenei held ultimate authority over Iran’s military, foreign policy, and nuclear program. Under Iran’s constitution, a temporary council of the president, head [...]

U.S.-Africa Energy & Minerals Forum Expands to Critical Minerals and Supply Chain Security

(MENAFN - News.Africa-Wire) HOUSTON, United States of America, February 26, 2026 -- The U.S.-Africa Energy & Minerals Forum (USAEMF) has relaunched with a dedicated focus on critical minerals, ...

Bitcoin Extortion Plot Turns Violent as Fake Mailman Forces Way Into Home

Alleged bitcoin extortion turned violent in Seattle as prosecutors say a suspect posed as a postal worker, forced entry into a home, and demanded cryptocurrency. Seattle Couple Terrorized in Alleged Bitcoin Extortion Home Invasion Extortion schemes targeting digital assets such as bitcoin can escalate into alleged in-person confrontations involving significant violence. Ian Alexander Blair, 31, [...]

India's forex reserves dip by $2.1 billion after hitting all-time high

India's forex reserves fell by USD 2.119 billion to USD 723.608 billion for the week ending Feb 20, down from a recent all-time high. The dip was attributed to a drop in both foreign currency assets and the country's gold reserves.

BlackRock CEO Calls for Tokenization on One Blockchain

BlackRock CEO urges tokenization on one blockchain as its Bitcoin ETF buys $275.8M BTC amid shifting ETF flows. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink called for faster progress in crypto tokenization on a single common blockchain. His remarks come as BlackRock expands its digital asset operations and records renewed activity in its spot Bitcoin ETF. CEO Urges [...]

Private credit growth dips to record low at 6%

Weak investment demand and tight monetary policy weigh on lending

Cabinet Chairman spoke about issuing USD KG stablecoin in 2025

News and analytical articles about Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.

Iyabo Obasanjo Unveils Ogun Governorship Ambition, Hails Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

James Sowole in Abeokuta The first child of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, yesterday formally declared to contest for governorship of Ogun State, hailing the economic reforms under

Stocks to Watch for March 2: Oil Sensitives, Tourism Stocks, Gold Financiers, Tata Motors CV, and more

The US and Israel's attacks on Iran and the subsequent retaliation in the Middle East has thrown almost every sector in the spotlight for Monday. From Crude oil sensitives, to Metal stocks, to tourism stocks, and even stocks that have exposure to the middle east, such as L&T, Welspun Corp, Kalyan Jewellers, and others. Here's a look at this comprehensive list of stocks that will be in focus on Monday.

Vipul CEO held after probe as investors allege ₹6-crore fraud in Gurgaon

From Startup to Global Leader: How WhiteBIT Became a Game-Changer in Blockchain and Sports

In a highly competitive and fast-changing crypto industry, only a few manage to transform early ambition into lasting global influence. What begins as a small startup can, with the right vision and leadership, evolve into a platform that reshapes both finance and culture. This is the story of how ambition and innovation converged to create one of Europe's most influential crypto ecosystems.