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Bit Digital shifts from BTC mining to ETH staking
Homepage > News > Business > Bit Digital shifts from BTC mining to ETH staking In a bold move that signals a significant shift in the block reward mining landscape, Bit Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: BTBT), a New York-based, Nasdaq-listed crypto firm with...

Icelandic Fragrance Brand Fischersund Heads to Copenhagen
Fischersund, the Icelandic fragrance brand and art and music collective, is descending on Denmark. During the 3DaysofDesign festival in Copenhagen, which starts Wednesday, the brand has a few different activations stretched across the days....

Kenanga sees Malaysian bond yields inching up amid global trade jitters
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — Malaysia’s bond yields may rise modestly in the near term amid renewed global trade tensions, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga Research). The investment bank said markets are growing wary of escalating United...

Palm oil to enjoy lower tariffs with new European trade deal
Plantation and commodities minister Johari Ghani said the Malaysia-EFTA Economic Partnership Agreement will be an important reference point in the ongoing negotiations with EU member states. PETALING JAYA: Malaysian palm oil will benefit from...

Best Christmas market holiday deal 2025? Mystery trip from £99pp selling fast
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. A surprise festive getaway for just £99pp – including flights and hotel – is going...

Southwest Airlines considers adding premium class and airport lounges to compete in crowded market
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Best Cryptocurrency Cloud Mining Platforms 2025 – Earn Cryptocurrency Without Investment
Share Share Share Share Email The price of XRP has been consolidating between $1.90 and $2.90 for nearly 200 days, attracting the attention of more and more investors waiting for a breakthrough. In order to meet the market’s interest in a new...

GoldenMining Teaches You How to Profit When the Cryptocurrency Market Crashes
Conflict in the Middle East escalates, cryptocurrencies plummet: GoldenMining helps you avoid risks intelligently The escalation of conflicts in the Middle East has caused the cryptocurrency market to fluctuate violently and plummet, and hundreds...

Iceland Celebrates National Day and the Founding of the Republic
Today, June 17, is Iceland’s 81st National Day. Many across the country will be celebrating with parades, public speeches, and family-friendly events. Sometimes called Icelandic Independence Day, June 17 marks the foundation of the Republic of...

Malaysia and the EFTA sign Economic Partnership Agreement to boost job creation, skills development & business growth
As Malaysia’s first free trade agreement with several European countries, the Malaysia-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Economic Partnership Agreement is expected to accelerate Malaysia-EU FTA negotiations and create new business...

Justin Bieber releases 7th studio album ‘Swag’
Def Jam Recordings Justin Bieber is standing on business with new music. The singer released his new album, Swag, on Friday, which features 21 new songs. “Inspired by his devotion as a husband and father, this new era of music has fueled a deeper...

Justin Bieber releases 7th studio album 'Swag'
Justin Bieber is standing on business with new music. The singer released his new album, Swag, on Friday, which features 21 new songs. "Inspired by his devotion as a husband and father, this new era of music has fueled a deeper perspective and...
Nasdaq Stockholm Welcomes Hacksaw AB To The Main Market
Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announces that trading in the shares of Hacksaw AB (ticker name: HACK) will commence today on the Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market. Hacksaw is a large-cap company within the Technology sector. Hacksaw is the 23rd company to be...

Iceland is Becoming a Video Game Hotspot
Video games have been a dominating global entertainment source over the last few decades. It’s a source of enjoyment a lot of people around the world partake in for many different reasons. Some do it for escapism, some for mindless enjoyment,...

Malaysia signs free trade pact with Norway, Iceland and other EFTA countries
Tengku Zafrul Aziz and Cecilie Terese Myrseth (centre) with Daoi Mar Kristofersson (second from left) at the signing. (Miti pic) Malaysia has signed a wide-ranging economic partnership agreement with the four member states of the European Free...

Mechanical Issues: Rome-Bound United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER Diverts To Iceland
A United Airlines-operated Boeing 777-200ER en route to Rome was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Iceland on Sunday, June 22. The widebody descended to 21,000 feet and broadcast a distress signal before making a safe landing at Keflavik...

PPDS appoints Fredrik Lundqvist as Nordic and Baltic technical manager
PPDS has appointed Fredrik Lundqvist as technical manager for the Nordic and Baltic regions, bringing over 21 years of specialist AV experience from leading global display manufacturers to strengthen the company’s growing EMEA technical sales...

Malaysia too hasty in signing EFTA trade agreement
THE Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) expresses deep disappointment over the Malaysian government’s decision to rush into signing a trade agreement with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland that together form the European Free...

Romanian auto market registers sharpest year-on-year decline in Europe in May
Passenger car registrations in Romania recorded the sharpest year-on-year decline in Europe in May, according to data published Wednesday, June 25, by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, or ACEA, which represents the 16 major car...

India–EU FTA: A Strategic Economic Opportunity Waiting to be Unlocked
India and the European Union (EU) have nurtured a strong and evolving economic relations rooted in shared democratic values, strong complementarities, and a long-term vision of mutual prosperity. As the global trade architecture undergoes a...