Coinbase applies to broaden offerings with cryptocurrency futures and derivatives trading
Sep 17, 2021 23:29 pm UTC| Digital Currency Economy
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has applied to provide futures and derivatives trading with the National Futures Association (NFA) to broaden its offerings, it announced on Twitter. The exchange says it aims to further...
Cyworld teams up with Hancom to offer metaverse service
Sep 17, 2021 23:13 pm UTC| Economy Business
The once-popular social networking service Cyworld has strategically partnered with office suite software developer Hancom to offer metaverse-powered service Cyworld Z. Hancom, who acquired an undisclosed stake in the...
Boston Beer sued by investors for misleading statements on seltzer biz
Sep 17, 2021 23:09 pm UTC| Law Economy
Investors are suing Boston Beer Co. for misrepresenting the sales performance of its seltzer product line, which includes Angry Orchard Hard Seltzer and Truly Hard Seltzer. At least three law firms have sued Boston...
Daewoo Shipbuilding develops technology for storing carbon dioxide from ship engines
Sep 17, 2021 23:03 pm UTC| Nature Economy
Daewoo Shipbuilding Marine Engineering Co. (DSME) and local ship part supplier, HI AIR Korea Co., have developed a storage technology for carbon dioxide emitted by ship engines. The technology will help ships comply...
Marks & Spencer announces closure of 11 stores in France
Sep 17, 2021 10:25 am UTC| Business Economy
Marks Spencer, a British retail company headquartered in London, announced the shutdown of its 11 franchise stores in France. The affected shop outlets are being operated by SFH, one of the companys international...
Burger King SA debuts vegan menu options
Sep 17, 2021 09:30 am UTC| Business Economy
Burger King South Africa has joined other major fast-food chains in the quest to offer alternative food items to customers. It has recently announced the debut of its vegan options that the restaurant said will be...
Smart robots to revitalize Japan's economy, competitiveness: Softbank CEO
Sep 16, 2021 23:03 pm UTC| Economy Business
Smart robots can revitalize Japans economy and competitiveness, insists Softbank Group CEO Masayoshi Son, as their much-hyped robot dubbed Pepper, prepares to bow out. According to Son, their Vision Fund is...
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Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
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