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China Says All Cryptocurrency Transactions Are Illegal
All crypto-related transactions, including services provided by offshore exchanges to domestic residents, are illicit financial activities, China's central bank said
U.S. Lawmaker Wants to Ban Booze ‘To Go’ at Airports Amid Surge in Unruly Passengers
Rep. Peter DeFazio said he witnessed a passenger at an airport bar order three shots of alcohol in a cup he could take with him
Florida Lawmaker Proposes Abortion Ban That Mimics Texas SB-8 Law
The bill would require doctors in Florida to perform tests to determine if a fetus has a detectable heartbeat before performing an abortion
Airbnb Is Game to Share Safety Information With Rivals
Earlier this year, it was revealed that Airbnb pays out millions of dollars to guests who are the victim of violent crimes in its rental properties.
Rich Nations to Miss Climate Fund Goal Even by 2025
It threatens the success of COP26 talks in November and Paris Agreement climate goals, Oxfam International said.
China Formally Applies to Join Asian Trade Deal That Donald Trump Abandoned
The treaty, originally called the Trans-Pacific Partnership, was envisioned by the U.S. as an economic bloc to counterbalance China’s growing power.
IMF Managing Director Called Out on ‘Pressure’ to Boost China’s Ranking in Economic Report
The World Bank, in a probe of its “Doing Business” report, found such serious ethics issues that it decided to abandon the series entirely, a statement showed.
Indonesia’s President Ruled Guilty of Neglecting Jakartans’ Right to Clean Air
In a rare victory for environmental activists, the court implored President Joko Widodo to take strong action in cleaning up Jakarta's air.
DoorDash Files Suit Against New York City Over Order Privacy
The company says the law, which requires third-party food delivery services to share customer information with restaurants, is a 'shocking and invasive intrusion of consumers’ privacy'
Singapore Proposes Law Combating Foreign Interference Online
The ministry cited examples of harmful online campaigns—suspected of being carried out by foreign agents—spreading skepticism over Western-manufactured COVID-19 vaccines.
Uber Loses Battle Over Drivers’ Rights in the Netherlands
In a ruling expected to have major implications for the taxi sector, the court ruled drivers should be considered employed by the company.
EU’s Poorest State Faces Battle to Access Pandemic Aid
At stake is €6.3 billion of assistance that’s becoming ever-more crucial for its economy as deaths—already the EU’s highest per capita—begin to tick up