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The share of mining in the structure of energy consumption in Russia has exceeded 2%, which is more than the consumption of agriculture - Interfax

The share of mining in the structure of energy consumption in Russia has exceeded 2%, which is more than the consumption of agriculture - Interfax

The "miners" of digital currencies account for more than 2% of the total amount of electricity consumed in Russia, it is more than agriculture, so the market should be "whitened" and regulated, said Deputy Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Vasily Shpak. He recalled

Twitter investors sued Musk - Reuters

Twitter investors sued Musk - Reuters

Twitter shareholders sued the billionaire for delaying disclosure of his stake in the company. According to them, Musk "saved" $156 million by buying a large number of shares in the social network without announcing it. "By delaying disclosure of his stake in Twitter, Musk manipulated the market

Gazprom announces record dividends in the history of the Russian stock market - 52.53 rubles per share

Gazprom announces record dividends in the history of the Russian stock market - 52.53 rubles per share

The dividend yield on Gazprom shares could be 19.17% relative to the company's current share price. Last date of purchase: July 18, 2022. Total dividend payments will be RUB 1 trillion 243.570 billion. - 50% of the Gazprom Group's IFRS adjusted net profit for

Britons will be compensated for rising electricity and gas prices, - BBC

Britons will be compensated for rising electricity and gas prices, - BBC

This fall, every household in Britain will receive a £400 discount on their gas and electricity bills. The authorities are trying to cushion the population from rising prices in the country. The £15 billion package of new measures will be financed in part by a 25 percent tax on windfall

Money laundering in Moldova again. The network is closed.

Money laundering in Moldova again. The network is closed.

The amount in question was about €1.5 million. 24 people were detained. A consulting firm from Chisinau, registered in Cyprus, brazenly deceived clients. The victims were persuaded to invest tens and hundreds of thousands of euro, including in the Forex market. When clients deposited money into accounts managed by

Bank of Russia intends to negotiate with two "tourist" countries in the summer to accept the cards "Mir" - first deputy chairman of the Central Bank Skorobogatova

Bank of Russia intends to negotiate with two "tourist" countries in the summer to accept the cards "Mir" - first deputy chairman of the Central Bank Skorobogatova

The Central Bank of Russia is in favor of extending the program to reimburse businesses for commissions for payments to the SBP by QR code, the first deputy chairman said. Bank of Russia allows the exchange of digital ruble into foreign currency and opening wallets to non-residents from 2024

Everstake donates $10 million to Ukraine

Everstake donates $10 million to Ukraine

Ukrainian blockchain company Everstake, together with co-founders Sergey Vasilchuk and Evgeniya Zayfert, donated $10 million to Ukraine. Everstake is also encouraging the cryptocurrency community to continue donating to Aid For Ukraine. To this end, they, together with the Ministry of Digital and the creative agency Bickerstaff.734, made a rap

It's official: U.S. to ease some sanctions against Venezuela

It's official: U.S. to ease some sanctions against Venezuela

The U.S. Treasury Department issued a general license that allows the oil company Chevron to begin negotiations with the Venezuelan government on future activities in the country. Oil from Venezuela will "trickle" into the market. A significant increase in supply could have a negative impact on pricing

Tech companies have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a new Texas law

Tech companies have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a new Texas law

At issue is a law prohibiting social networks with more than 50 million monthly active users from blocking members based on their political views. Meta, Twitter and Google, filed an emergency request to the U.S. Supreme Court to suspend a Texas law that prohibits major social networks to block

Election crisis: 6 Republicans subpoenaed

Election crisis: 6 Republicans subpoenaed

A House committee on Jan. 6 is issuing subpoenas to five Republican congressmen, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy The committee wants to question McCarthy about his ties to Trump after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.