Tag: Business
Greek police dismantle illegal liquor gang in pre-Christmas raids
ATHENS, Greece -- Greek police arrested 17 alleged members and associates of an armed criminal gang involved in producing and distributing counterfeit alcoholic...
2024 was big for bitcoin. States could see a crypto policy blitz in 2025 in spite of the risks
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The new year will usher in the bitcoin-friendly administration of President-elect Donald Trump and an expanding lobbying effort in statehouses...
UK government approves $4.6-billion takeover of Royal Mail by Czech billionaire
Britain’s government has approved the sale of Royal Mail’s parent company to a Czech billionaire, paving the way for the postal service to...
Stock market today: Asian shares fall as China reports lackluster data, while bitcoin hits new highs
BANGKOK -- Shares retreated Monday in Asia after China reported lackluster economic indicators for November, while bitcoin surged to fresh highs, topping $106,000....
Sri Lanka's president holds talks with Modi in India in first overseas visit
NEW DELHI -- Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was hosted Monday by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first overseas visit...
Federal Reserve is likely to slow its rate cuts with inflation still elevated
WASHINGTON -- Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week's Federal Reserve meeting....