Commonwealth News
Commonwealth Parliament passes law enabling offshore CO2 storage
The Commonwealth Parliament has approved amendments to the Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1981, facilitating the injection and transportation of carbon dioxide (CO2) in Australian waters. Pilot Energy Limited provided an update on the Mid West Clean Energy...
Pakistan-based startup She-Guard wins top climate innovation competition
Pakistan-based cleantech startup She-Guard secured the top position at the 'ClimateLaunchpad Asia-Pacific' finals, presenting their innovative biodegradable and plastic-free sanitary product. The startup's mission revolves around converting banana crop waste into...
International deal to combat crypto tax evasion to start 2027 as 48 countries sign up
A total of 48 countries, including the U.K. and Singapore have pledged to implement a tax-transparency standard from 2027. This initiative aims to facilitate the automatic exchange of information between jurisdictions, specifically targeting tax evasion on...
Crypto.com wins Dubai licence
Crypto.com's Dubai-based entity, CRO DAX Middle East FZE, has secured a Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), pending operational approval. This license, once finalized, will enable Crypto.com to...
Royal Canadian Mint unveils King Charles III coins on his birthday
The Royal Canadian Mint has revealed commemorative coins featuring the likeness of King Charles III in celebration of his 75th birthday. The intricate process involved soliciting design concepts from over 350 artists and Mint engravers, with the winning design by...
Yellow Card is the first Fintech in Africa to launch PayPal USD (PYUSD)
Yellow Card achieved a historic feat in the African crypto landscape by becoming the first Fintech on the continent to introduce PayPal USD (PYUSD). This groundbreaking stablecoin, issued by Paxos, is poised to revolutionize digital financial transactions between...