May 2025 – Page 355

MultiBank, MAG, Mavryk ink world’s largest $3B RWA tokenization deal

MultiBank Group, the world’s largest financial derivatives institution based in Dubai, has signed a landmark $3 billion real-world asset (RWA) tokenization agreement with United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based real estate giant…

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Insurance

Hiscox sees steady Q1 performance as wildfire losses remain unchanged

Hiscox London Market reported ICWP of US$329.7 million, a 4.0% increase from US$316.9 million last year. Growth came from property, marine, energy, and specialty classes. Rates across the segment declined…

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Entertainment

Robert De Niro shows “love and support” for transgender daughter

Hollywood star Robert De Niro has said he his showing "love and support" for his daughter Airyn, after she recently came out as being transgender.In a recent interview with LGBTQ+…

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Entertainment

Studio3 review – triple whammy of comedy is ferociously funny | Theatre

If you were the gambling kind, you would have hedged your bets on A Play, a Pie and a Pint. What chance of survival would a lunchtime theatre have, especially…

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Insurance

Everest Group reports lower first-quarter net income

The company posted net income of US$210 million, or US$4.90 per diluted share, a decrease from US$733 million, or US$16.87 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year. Net…

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Cryptocurrency

USD1 will be used for $2B MGX investment in Binance

Abu Dhabi-based investment firm MGX will be tapping a US President Donald Trump-related stablecoin to settle its $2 billion investment into Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.The World Liberty Financial…

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Politics

Counter terrorism police investigating Kneecap videos

Abigail TaylorBBC News NIPA MediaKneecap are an Irish-speaking rap trio who have courted controversy with their provocative lyrics and merchandiseThe Metropolitan Police's counter-terror officers will investigate online videos showing rap…

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Sports

FA says transgender women cannot compete in women’s football from 1 June

Transgender women will no longer be able to play in women's football in England from 1 June, the Football Association has announced.English football's governing body amended its rules on 11…

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Cryptocurrency

Worldcoin launches US identity platform, partners with Visa and Tinder for digital ID expansion

World, formerly known as Worldcoin, has officially launched its identity verification platform in the United States, according to an April 30 statement.The blockchain-based project enables users to confirm their humanity…

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin eyes gains as macro data makes US recession 2025 ‘base case’

Key points:Bitcoin traders wait for signals of US economic policy loosening as data forces the Federal Reserve into a corner.Recession is more likely than not, sources say, amid rising unemployment…

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