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What to watch at Davos 2026 tariffs, AI, and wars crowd the agenda

What to watch at Davos 2026 tariffs, AI, and wars crowd the agenda

Davos is where some of the world’s most consequential people gather to insist they’re here to listen. They arrive in a postcard-perfect setting with lanyards, chauffeurs, and the serene confidence...

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The proposals, the backlash and the exodus

The proposals, the backlash and the exodus

A coalition of community leaders, labor organizations and advocates announced the launch of the Overpaid CEO Tax Initiative this week. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) The battle over a ne...

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South Korea Customs Uncovers $102M Crypto Laundering Scheme

South Korea Customs Uncovers $102M Crypto Laundering Scheme

South Korea’s customs authority has dismantled an alleged cryptocurrency laundering operation involving funds worth over $101 million. Three Chinese nationals have been referred to prosecutors aft...

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Uzbekistan economy grows in 2025, driven by investment and exports

Uzbekistan economy grows in 2025, driven by investment and exports

Uzbekistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) exceeded €133bn in 2025, placing the country among the world’s 60 largest economies, according to estimates from the International Monetary Fund, cited b...

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China curbs ‘flash boys’ access to exchange data, sources say

China curbs ‘flash boys’ access to exchange data, sources say

Jan 19 (Reuters) – China’s securities regulator has asked brokers to remove client-dedicated servers from data centers in local exchanges, a move that will deprive rapid-trading “...

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Trump Meme Coin’s First Year Leaves Crypto Policy in Limbo

Trump Meme Coin’s First Year Leaves Crypto Policy in Limbo

It was a Friday night bombshell that nobody saw coming.  Three days before his second inauguration last January, President Donald Trump’s social media accounts lit up with news of the launch...

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