Europe sanctioned crypto exchange HTX. Experts say the firm is deploying tactics that could blunt the impact. 
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Nepal’s famed climber and 9 others die in avalanche in Pakistan
Celebrated Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, who set a record for the fastest ascent of the world’s 14 highest mountains, died in an avalanche during an…
Hong Kong gauges public views on 50:50 split for public flats, subsidised sale homes
Hong Kong authorities are gauging public feedback on a possible shift in the supply ratio of public rental flats to subsidised sale homes to an…
Pain or gain? US moves to decouple its defence industry from China’s rare earths
A recent US executive order requires major arms manufacturers to trace their multi-tier supply chains and actively phase out Chinese rare earths, aiming to end…
Germany storm leaves 1 dead, 3 seriously injured
A man has been killed and three people seriously injured after a severe storm struck the Saxon Switzerland region in the eastern German state of…
Hong Kong garrison holds reception marking 99th anniversary of PLA’s founding
The Hong Kong garrison of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) celebrated the 99th anniversary of the military’s founding on Saturday with a reception at the…
Sweden doubles prison terms for gang-related crimes
Sweden has introduced tougher penalties for gang-related offences, allowing courts to impose prison sentences up to twice as long as before, as the country cracks…