The EU’s MiCA regulation, effective from 2024, standardizes crypto oversight. It mandates stablecoin approvals, customer identification, and bans privacy coins like Monero. DeFi and NFTs remain...
Italy’s building sector consumes 42% of energy and emits 18% of greenhouse gases, highlighting a decarbonization challenge. With 56% of public buildings energy-inefficient, new EU-aligned goals...
New regulations in Poland require in-person doctor visits for medical cannabis prescriptions, leading to a sharp drop from 68,000 in October 2024 to 28,000 by December....
TymeBank (South Africa) and Moniepoint (Nigeria) surpassed $1 billion valuations by blending digital and physical banking models. TymeBank uses supermarket kiosks, while Moniepoint employs 200,000 agents...
Morocco’s electricity production rose to 42.38 TWh in 2023, with renewables reaching 40% of installed capacity. Despite coal's dominance, its share declined, highlighting a shift to...
XRP surged significantly, driven by investor confidence and Ripple’s regulatory wins. South Korean exchanges reported high trading volumes, signaling volatility. Bitcoin rose above $95,000, boosted by...
Morocco’s National Motorway Company (ADM) announced a 4.1 billion dirham investment for 2025 to modernize its network, enhance road safety, and support a projected 5.5% traffic...
In 2024, fintech accelerated digital adoption, with millions transitioning from cash to digital accounts, boosting financial inclusion and access to credit. Startups evolved, acquiring banking licenses,...
The Italian fashion sector, contributing 5% to GDP, must embrace sustainability, innovation, and growth to stay globally competitive, according to a CDP report. Challenges include climate...
Ethereum saw groundbreaking advancements, including the Dencun upgrade, which reduced Layer 2 transaction costs, attracting users. Approval of spot ETFs by the SEC boosted institutional access...