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India set to tax cryptos at 30% and introduce a 'digital rupee'

The move may deliver a blow to one of the most dynamic cryptocurrency markets in the world.

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Russia is planning to restrict cryptos but not outright ban them

Russia's President Putin said this week there are "certain risks" associated with cryptocurrencies but also said there are "competitive advantages" in crypto mining.

Art

Miniature Banksy model sells for over €1 million in UK auction

The small thatched model building was put up for sale by its British owners over fears it would one day be stolen.

Culture news

Bob Dylan sells entire back catalogue of recorded music to Sony

The 80-year-old folk legend is said to have struck a deal for the rights to all of his songs in a major expansion of the company's six-decade relationship with the performer.

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Design

Sale of €450 million Caravaggio mural mansion collapses with no buyers

The Roman home, which is in strong contention to be Europe's most expensive property deal this year, will be marked down in price as a result.

Money

Why are people shopping less with Bitcoin and shifting to altcoins?

BitPay says crypto investors are favouring stablecoins and memecoinns as a form of payment. Volatility is one of the reasons why.

Art

Single page of a Spiderman comic sells for €3 million

A comic book panel featuring the superhero's transformation into the infamous Venom fetched the record breaking price at an auction in the US.

Culture news

Nirvana 'Nevermind' baby files another lawsuit for over €1 million

Spencer Elden – who features on the iconic cover as a naked baby – has doubled down on his case against the band after accusing them of exploitation.

Art

Magritte masterpiece worth €52 million could shatter artist's record

Experts at Sotheby's estimate the Belgian surrealist's painting 'L’empire des lumières' will more than double his current auction record.

Money

Is the Big Apple about to become the US' latest crypto hub?

Eric Adams, a Bitcoin-enthusiast, has pledged to turn New York into a crypto hub.

Culture news

Rare cassette of Prince album, scrapped for being 'evil', up for sale

First due for release in 1987, Prince scrapped the album because he thought it was cursed.

Culture news

David Bowie's entire music catalogue sold for €220 million

`The late singer's estate have waged a deal with music publishing giants Warner Chappell to oversee Bowie's bulky catalogue of 29 albums.

Tech News

Ozzy Osbourne announces NFT collection Cryptobatz

“When I asked Sharon for a Bored Ape for Christmas after several failed attempts of buying my own, and she said no, I decided to create my own,” the Prince of Darkness said.

Money

Adidas says sorry after NFT minting blunder

The German sportswear maker cashed in on the NFT and Metaverse hype at the weekend, following rival Nike's moves into digital sneakers.

Art

Can 'artwashing' survive the social media age?

As museums and galleries distance themselves from the Sacklers, we ask whether the age-old practice of artwashing will stand-up under today's scrutiny.

Climate

$100bn in climate finance is coming. How and where will it be used?

Those facing the biggest impacts from climate change say they need more details about how this vital funding will be delivered.

Culture news

Bruce Springsteen cashes in on music catalogue in $500 million deal

The New Jersey rocker confirmed news of the record-breaking deal on December 16, explaining he felt his music was safe in the hands of label.

Culture news

Spiderman: No Way Home shown in European cinemas every half an hour

The third installment of Tom Holland's superhero adventure is rippling across Europe as some moveigoers make their first return to cinemas in almost two years.

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Fashion icon Chanel chooses Indian-born Leena Nair as CEO

Leena Nair will join the global fashion entity from her executive role at Unilever – the first Asian woman to do so, and the third woman outside of the Chanel's themselves.

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Former Netflix executive jailed for taking bribes from tech companies

Michael Kail is behind bars for two and a half years after taking almost half a million in 'kickbacks' whilst overseeing operations at the streaming platform.