Commonwealth News
Gemini joins Europe’s crypto race with Malta’s regulatory approval
Feb 12, 2025
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has received in-principle approval from Malta's financial watchdog for an investment firm licence, marking a significant step towards its European expansion. The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) approval positions Gemini to...
Bitcoin’s meme ICO going viral 24 hours before launch
Feb 11, 2025
Bitcoin Pepe is set to enhance the world of meme coins by introducing a layer 2 solution that integrates Solana's technology with the Bitcoin blockchain. The PEP-20 token standard will allow anyone to launch meme coins on Bitcoin. By reducing barriers to token...
India surpasses Australia, Malaysia to become third largest tourist market for Singapore
Feb 11, 2025
Singapore's tourism sector experienced remarkable growth in 2024, with Indian visitors ranking third amongst international arrivals, according to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). Tourism receipts reached unprecedented levels, meeting the board's upper forecast...
Eight Commonwealth countries advance ocean science with Canada’s GEM-in-a-Box project
Feb 10, 2025
Over three billion people rely on the ocean for their livelihoods, and in the Commonwealth, 49 of 56 member states have ocean borders. To ensure ocean health, the Commonwealth Secretariat, in partnership with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), launched the...
‘Together We Thrive’ announced as the theme for Commonwealth Day 2025
Feb 10, 2025
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has announced ‘Together We Thrive’ as the theme for Commonwealth Day 2025, which will be celebrated on Monday, 10 March. Events throughout March will include civic and faith gatherings, school...
Grenada introduces citizenship by invitation initiative to foster economic growth and strategic development
Feb 7, 2025
The Investment Migration Agency of Grenada (IMA) has introduced the Citizenship by Invitation Initiative, a selective programme designed to attract high-calibre global leaders who can contribute to Grenada’s economic growth, innovation, and global partnerships....