Global Economy

BBC

December 15, 2025

Swiss City Lugano Pioneers Bitcoin Economy as Digital Currency Hub

Lugano becomes Europe's crypto capital as local businesses and government embrace Bitcoin payments. The Swiss city's bold experiment could reshape digital currency adoption globally.

#cryptocurrency #bitcoin #switzerland

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Deutsche Welle

December 14, 2025

Germany's Housing Market Faces Widespread Racism Crisis Study Reveals

New research exposes systematic discrimination against Black and Muslim residents in Germany's real estate sector. Foreign names trigger fewer apartment viewing opportunities, highlighting deep-rooted prejudice.

#Germany #housing discrimination #racism

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The Guardian

December 14, 2025

Celebrity Crypto Renaissance Signals Trump Era Policy Shift

High-profile athletes and entertainers are returning to cryptocurrency investments as Trump's administration reverses Biden-era restrictions, signaling a major geopolitical shift in digital asset regulation.

#cryptocurrency #trump-administration #digital-assets

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BBC

December 14, 2025

Belarus Releases 123 Political Prisoners in US Sanctions Deal

Belarus freed 123 political prisoners, including opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova, in exchange for US sanctions relief, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough.

#Belarus #political-prisoners #US-sanctions

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The Guardian

December 13, 2025

US Seizes Venezuelan Tanker, Oil Exports Plummet Amid Rising Tensions

Venezuela's oil exports drop dramatically after US forces seized the Skipper tanker, marking the first cargo capture since 2019 sanctions and escalating tensions with Maduro's government.

#Venezuela #oil sanctions #US foreign policy

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Deutsche Welle

December 13, 2025

Chevron Outpaces China in Venezuela's Oil Revival Under Maduro

US energy giant Chevron is leading Venezuela's oil sector recovery as Chinese investment retreats, shifting geopolitical dynamics in the crisis-hit nation.

#venezuela #chevron #china

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BBC

December 13, 2025

Lugano Becomes Europe's Bitcoin Capital as Swiss City Embraces Crypto

The Swiss city of Lugano has transformed into a cryptocurrency hub where residents can pay for goods, services, and even taxes with bitcoin, setting a precedent for European digital currency adoption.

#Switzerland #cryptocurrency #bitcoin

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Deutsche Welle

December 12, 2025

Russian Strikes on Ukraine Create Energy Crisis in Moldova

Russia's targeted attacks on Ukrainian power infrastructure have plunged neighboring Moldova into darkness, exposing critical vulnerabilities in regional energy networks.

#Moldova #Ukraine #Russia

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BBC

December 12, 2025

Swiss City Lugano Embraces Bitcoin as Legal Tender for Daily Life

Lugano becomes Europe's crypto capital, allowing bitcoin payments for everything from coffee to taxes. This bold move challenges traditional monetary systems.

#cryptocurrency #bitcoin #switzerland

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The Guardian

December 12, 2025

Trump Escalates Venezuela Sanctions as US-Maduro Tensions Peak

Trump expands sanctions on Maduro's family and oil tankers while threatening military strikes. Venezuela denounces 'criminal naval piracy' amid escalating Caribbean tensions.

#Venezuela #sanctions #Maduro

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The New York Times

December 11, 2025

Trump Announces U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker Amid Escalating Caribbean Tensions

U.S. forces have seized a Venezuelan oil tanker as part of escalating maritime operations against the Maduro regime, marking a significant escalation in Caribbean geopolitics.

#Venezuela #Caribbean #oil-sanctions

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Deutsche Welle

December 11, 2025

Trump's Africa Strategy: Trade Over Aid Could Reshape Continent

Trump's pivot from aid to trade-focused Africa policy emphasizes raw materials extraction, potentially catalyzing economic independence across the continent.

#Trump #Africa #geopolitics

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