One of the world’s largest crypto markets, China, declares all cryptocurrency transactions illegal
The price of Bitcoin fell by more than $2,000 (€1,707) since the announcement was made
One of the world’s largest crypto markets, China, declares all cryptocurrency transactions illegal
The price of Bitcoin fell by more than $2,000 (€1,707) since the announcement was made
‘Pulling the plug on consumer frustration’: EU Commission legislates for common charger
Most portable electronic devices will be required to use a USB-C port
UK delays Brexit checks on goods imported from the EU till 2022
Reciprocal checks have been in place since the start of the year
Texas super-employer offers to relocate staff as corporate backlash to abortion ban grows
Several of the state's leading companies have introduced measures to resist the law
UK retakes top spot among Malta International Airport’s largest markets in August
The airport handled only half of what it did in the same month pre-pandemic
Malta Chamber calls for Government and Opposition to join forces to push ‘EU Strategic Framework for Islands’
The business group characterised Opposition plans for a local fund as 'pain relief', but not a 'cure'
US workers with large employers ordered to get the jab or face weekly testing
Federal employees meanwhile face expulsion if they refuse to get vaccinated
Moderna developing single-dose combined COVID & flu booster shot
The WHO has called for richer countries with large vaccine supplies to hold off on giving booster doses till 2022
El Salvador endures rocky first day of Bitcoin as legal tender
The first day of Bitcoin in the country saw street protests, fluctuating prices and technological problems
EU’s leading banks store €20bn annually in ‘tax havens’ including Malta – analysts
The figures lend fuel to calls for action on aggressive tax planning by multinational corporations
China to open new stock exchange in Beijing to serve small and medium-sized businesses
President Xi Jinping made the announcement at the International Fair for Trade in Services
WhatsApp hit with €225 million fine for privacy breaches
The fine accuses the app of misrepresenting how it uses people's personal information
‘Are the blinkers finally coming off?’: SEC boss tells EU Parliament crypto could be as disruptive ‘as the internet’
In a change to how the SEC approaches cryptocurrency and fintech, SEC chairman proposes cooperation
EU meets target of fully vaccinating 70% of adults
However, there remains a significant divergence in vaccine coverage in different member states
Chanel invests in 100,000 sqm of jasmine fields to secure No. 5 perfume supply
The company is concerned about disappearing supplies of the essential ingredient