Crypto billionaire and FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried criticise the crypto “proof of work” system. According to him, cryptocurrency is inefficient in verifying millions of transactions with its high energy costs and climate impact. “The bitcoin network is...
Commonwealth Points of Light Award recognises the extraordinary efforts of Pakistani lawyer and activist, Tahera Hasan, for promoting the well-being of orphaned and abandoned children. Founder of Imkaan Welfare Organisation, Hasan runs a shelter in Karachi with nearly...
In a virtual ceremony, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on key focus areas of development such as digital trade and e-commerce, women empowerment, SMEs...
Singapore’s fashion retailer Charles & Keith launches cryptocurrency as a payment mode on its eCommerce platform. This new offering caters to customers with cryptocurrencies who are seeking additional channels to make purchases from their investments. Read...
The Republic of Nauru is the third smallest island nation in the central Pacific Ocean. This public holiday is celebrated with an annual national athletics carnival, the President’s state banquet as well as parades and various competitive events between the...
