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Hamilton raises $1.7M to tokenize real-world assets on Bitcoin
Hamilton, a protocol specializing in tokenizing real-world assets (RWA) on Bitcoin, has raised a $1.7 million pre-seed funding round.VentureBeat - 15h -
It’s Trump’s Messy, Dangerous World Now
The key to peace is strength, and the key to strength is leadership.The New York Times - 22h -
Canada, Trump and the new world order
Michael Ignatieff on what the US president-elect’s threats mean for the Americas and beyondFinancial Times - 2d -
World Economic Forum: Will Trump and Davos Herald a New World Disorder
Among the issues likely to be explored at the World Economic Forum this week is the future of Ukraine and its impact on Europe.The New York Times - 3d -
World Economic Forum: Davos Braces for Political Drama as the World Warms
A new U.S. president’s promise to expand fossil fuels that is at odds with global ambitions to combat climate change will be a topic of discussion at the World Economic Forum.The New York Times - 3d -
The world’s greatest record stores
FT writers and editors share their go-to venues for their vinyl fixFinancial Times - 3d -
Are 1-ounce gold bars liquid assets?
Liquidity matters when you're determining what assets to add to your portfolio — and that includes precious metals.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Rich Men Rule the World
The holders of the vast majority of the world’s wealth? Men. So many men—from Trump and Musk and Putin to every CEO, crypto schmo, and solar bro in between.Wired - Jan. 13 -
Asset managers turn to defensive positioning as equity prices soar
Elevated level of stocks and prospect of higher for longer rates have some firms sending up caution flaresFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Bessent to divest from assets on road to leading Treasury
President-elect Trump’s Treasury Secretary pick Scott Bessent has plans to divest from funds and other investments as he prepares to take over as the country’s top economic official. In an ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Scott Bessent, Trump’s Billionaire Treasury Pick, Will Shed Assets to Avoid Conflicts
Financial disclosure forms show hundreds of millions of assets including property in the Bahamas and investments in Bitcoin and bets against China’s currency.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
The strange world of the Euro-Gulf
The entwinement of Europe and the Arabian peninsula is ever tighter, and ever more improbableFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
NATO takes over key asset before start of Trump term
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story NATO takes over Polish air defenses from United States The ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
U.S. Buyers Group to Bid for TikTok Assets as Supreme Court Decision Nears
Billionaire Frank McCourt’s Project Liberty and several partners offered few details on their plan to buy the U.S. assets of the platform, announced the day before the high court will decide its fate.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Pentagon sending assets to California to battle wildfires
The Defense Department is sending additional assets to California to assist with the massive wildfire spreading across Los Angeles and the southern part of the state. Pentagon deputy press ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Far-right group Blood and Honour has assets frozen by government
The sanctions affect neo-Nazi organisation Blood and Honour, linked to the skinhead music scene.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
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Pity the middle-sized nations of the world
Small countries have the best outcomes, while the few giants shape the globeFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Bitcoin drops below $97,000 as Treasury yields pressure risk assets
Bitcoin slumped on Tuesday as a spike in Treasury yields weighed on risk assets broadly.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
GB win gold at Bobsleigh World Cup
Great Britain win gold in the four-man event at the IBSF Bobsleigh World Cup in Winterberg, Germany.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
The brilliant, unique world of child prodigies
Math and physics are mere child's play to 12-year-old Suborno Bari, a child prodigy who began giving university lectures at age 7. Experts who explain what characterizes children who excel at ...CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Small wonders: The brilliant, unique world of child prodigies
Math and physics are mere child's play to 12-year-old Suborno Bari, a child prodigy who began giving university lectures at age 7. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with Suborno, who is currently ...CBS News - Jan. 5 -
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The real-estate holdings of 5 of the world’s richest men
These men have amassed an incredible array of real estate holdings, spending some of their enormous fortunes on swanky homes across the U.S.—and beyond.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
Ryan Leonard At The World Juniors: "It's Cool To Be Hated."
The Washington Capitals first-rounder is Team USA's captain and emotional leader - and rival fans are letting him have it.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
World's oldest person has died at 116
Tomiko Itooka, who loved bananas and a yogurt-flavored Japanese drink called Calpis, was born on May 23, 1908.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Rudy Giuliani, Slow to Transfer Assets to Election Workers, Could Be Held in Contempt
The former mayor of New York City could be held in contempt of court after failing to fully comply with orders to surrender millions of dollars in assets to election workers he defamed.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Thai PM declares luxury handbags, watches among $400 million in assets
Thailand's youngest-ever leader has more than 200 designer handbags worth over $2 million, as well as property in London and Japan, her party said.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Gold prices are climbing once again. What gold assets should I invest in now?
After weeks of price dips, the price of gold is on an upswing, so investing in certain assets could pay off.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Thai prime minister declares £324m in assets including 217 designer handbags
Paetongtarn Shinawatra made required wealth declaration to national anti-corruption commission. Thailand’s prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has declared £324m in assets including a ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Quincy Wilson's world
This 16-year old knows a thing or two about history books. Unlike his classmates, he’s re-writing them.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
World's most popular YouTuber MrBeast announces engagement
The world's most popular YouTuber, known for his grand stunts, says he opted for an intimate proposal.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Will 2025 be the year for plain vanilla ETFs or private assets?
After healthy returns from US equities, investors are being warned the era could end, and unlisted securities could be the answerFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
U.S. beats Canada, wins group at world juniors
The U.S. scored a 4-1 victory over Canada to take the top spot in Group A at the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday.ESPN - Jan. 1 -
Pakistan, India conduct annual exchange of lists of nuclear assets
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said it has exchanged lists of nuclear facilities with India as part of a bilateral pact that bars them from attacking each other’s nuclear facilitiesABC News - Jan. 1 -
Pakistan and India conduct annual exchange of lists of nuclear assets under bilateral pact
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said it has exchanged lists of nuclear facilities with India as part of a bilateral pact that bars them from attacking each other’s nuclear facilitiesABC News - Jan. 1 -
WATCH: New Year's Eve around the world
Watch fireworks and celebrations from around the globe.ABC News - Jan. 1 -
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Watch: How the world celebrated the arrival of 2025
The UK followed other European countries with spectacular firework displays, after New Zealand and Australia were the first to celebrate.BBC News - Jan. 1
