News

Israel prepares to launch its CBDC. Here’s all the details

Money.it

20 March 2024 - 13:00

The Bank of Israel has released a paper on the architectural design of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital shekel.

Gas find will help Austria decouple from Russia

James Hydzik

20 March 2024 - 01:04

A gas field first explored in 1989 has suddenly become a major hope in helping Austria regain its energy security.

Disney civil war: George Lucas backs Bob Iger as CEO

L. R.

19 March 2024 - 21:00

The internal fight of Disney may reach a conclusion as George Lucas backs Bob Iger as CEO of the company.

Death penalty hangs over bank fraud ringleader in Vietnam

James Hydzik

19 March 2024 - 20:44

A real estate mogul faces the death penalty in Ho Chi Minh City for bank fraud totaling almost 5% of Vietnam’s GDP.

Japan ends negative interest rates policy amid appalling stagnation

L. R.

19 March 2024 - 18:41

The Bank of Japan announced the first interest rate hike in 17 years. Here’s what it means for Asia’s second-largest economy.