Dec 4, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Singapore-based cryptocurrency payment provider DTCpay has announced it will phase out Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) transactions by the end of 2024 and transition entirely to stablecoins by January 2025. The shift is driven by the price volatility of Bitcoin and...
Dec 3, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Ghana has introduced a new chip-embedded e-passport with advanced biometric features, enhancing travel security and convenience. The passport includes a microprocessor storing biometric and photo data, alongside anti-fraud security measures. Its design reflects...
Dec 2, 2024 | Commonwealth News
This day holds significant historical value, reflecting the region’s development and its contributions to New Zealand’s history, particularly during the gold rush of the 1860s. While large-scale celebrations are not customary, the day provides an occasion for...
Nov 29, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Before independence, Vanuatu, formerly known as the New Hebrides, was a territory jointly governed by Britain and France. This dual colonial administration created divisions among the indigenous Ni-Vanuatu population and between the political movements striving for...
Nov 28, 2024 | Commonwealth News
The 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City made history by lifting the age limit of 28 and allowing older contestants to compete. Malta’s Beatrice Njoya, a 40-year-old single mother and domestic violence survivor, became the oldest finalist in the...
Nov 28, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Sri Lanka’s central bank has introduced a new single policy rate of 8% to support the country’s ongoing economic recovery from a severe financial crisis. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced the move to simplify its interest rate mechanism by replacing...
Nov 27, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Hong Kong residents can now experience cultured meat, also known as lab-grown meat, as Australian food-tech start-up Vow launches its innovative products in the city. The Aubrey, a Japanese bar at the Mandarin Oriental, has introduced two dishes featuring Vow’s...
Nov 27, 2024 | Commonwealth News
The Citizenship (Western Samoa) (Restoration) Amendment Bill has officially become law, offering a pathway for certain individuals to reclaim their New Zealand citizenship, previously revoked under the Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982. This new legislation applies...
Nov 26, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Dominica’s highest national honour, the Dominica National Award of Honour, during the historic India-CARICOM Summit 2024 in Georgetown, Guyana. Dominica President Sylvanie Burton conferred the award in recognition of...
Nov 25, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Bitcoin’s close approach to the $100,000 milestone on November 24 spurred significant trading activity, resulting in one of the largest weekend cryptocurrency liquidation events over six months. Over $470 million in positions were cleared within 24 hours,...
