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Month: December 2022
Insurance Giant Tokio Marine to Offer Its Services in the Metaverse
Tokio Marine, the biggest property/casualty insurance group in Japan, is taking its services and operations into the metaverse. The group, which has more than 39,000 employees all over the world, will allow its users to review and purchase insurance products on a metaverse platform, using real employees as clerks in the virtual world. Tokio Marine […]
Pope Benedict XVI Dies in Vatican at 95
Benedict XVI, the 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, died peacefully in his bed Saturday morning, the Vatican announced.
With Highest Arrivals Since 2016, Europe Saw a Silent Migrant Crisis in 2022
Even before counting Ukrainian refugees, Europe saw migrant arrivals at levels not seen since the 2015-16 crisis this year.
UK’s Progressive Police Leave Over One Million Thefts Unsolved, Says Opposition Labour
Significantly more than one million thefts were left unsolved by Britain’s progressive police in 2021, the country’s Labour party has claimed.
Central Bank of Turkey Reports First Payment Transactions on Digital Lira Network
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has conducted the first payment transactions on the test network of the digital lira. The monetary authority intends to proceed with more testing in 2023 and plans to invite banks and fintech companies to join the trials. Turkey to Widen Participation in Digital Lira Project, Focus […]
BMW Partners With Coinweb to Develop Blockchain-Based Vehicle Financing Automation and Loyalty Program in Thailand
BMW, the luxury car manufacturer, has partnered with Coinweb, a decentralized blockchain layer 2-based company, to introduce blockchain-based tools to its operations. The company will develop blockchain-based automation for vehicle financing processes, and also a rewards program for customers of the automotive company adapted to compliance processes in Thailand. BMW to Introduce Blockchain to Its […]
Growing Number of Republicans Vow to Only Vote for McCarthy in Speaker Race
Dozens of Republicans have indicated they plan to vote for House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) for speaker no matter how drawn out the voting process becomes, according to letters circulated among Republicans this week.
U.S. Wrestling Legend Pursuing Olympic Comeback at 51 Years Old
Rulon Gardner the American wrestler who shocked the world by defeating the most dominant wrestler in history, wants to compete again at 51.
Longtime TV Journalist Barbara Walters Dead at 93
Longtime television journalist Barbara Walters died at her New York City home on Friday, a representative of her family announced.