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Over 13,000 people marked the arrival of winter in the southern hemisphere with a mass dip in the icy waters of the Strait of Magellan. This annual event draws tourists from around the world to Punta Arenas, Chile’s second-most southern city. Participants, many clad in wetsuits or small swimsuits, plunged into the strait after a […]
Bitcoin’s rise in late 2023, reaching its highest yearly prices, was fueled by market optimism. This optimism centered around the potential approval of spot-price ETFs in the United States. However, 2024 may see Bitcoin’s value increase without relying on these ETFs. Markus Tielen, head of research at Matrixport, shared his insights in a recent report. […]
China’s quest for an open economy now plays second fiddle to its national security agenda, dimming the once-vibrant freedom in Hong Kong. Since Xi Jinping’s rise to power, Hong Kong has undergone a significant transformation. The 2020 national security law, along with Hong Kong’s Article 23, has drastically limited freedoms, broadly targeting various activities in […]
