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Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.__________Legal newsXiao Yi, a former top provincial official in China’s Jiangxi province, who was fired in 2021 for abusing his power to support crypto mining, apologized for being a “sinner” and causing “grave losses” to his city, in a state television news report on Sunday, the South China Morning Post reported. “I’m a sinner to the people in Fuzhou, and I have failed them. […] Because of my distorted view of political achievements […] I acted recklessly, causing such…

Bee Nichols and James Kavanagh proposed to each other in the same moment while on holiday in Riga, Latvia. The special moment has been captured on camera by a nearby wildlife photographerA couple accidentally proposed to each other on their romantic winter getaway – and they even bought matching rings. Bee Nichols, 29, got down on one knee to propose to her partner James Kavanagh, 28, while on a dog sledding holiday in Riga, Latvia. But little did she know, James was about to do the exact same thing. James responded by also getting down on one knee and showing…

The French government is planning to raise the official retirement age by two years as part of a long-delayed reform to the country’s pension system that was met with huge protests by labor unions the last time it was attempted. New legislation will require French citizens to work until 64, from 62 currently, to qualify for a full pension. From September this year, the regular retirement age will increase by three months a year until 2030. The higher retirement age should tackle a pension funding deficit, Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne told reporters on Tuesday as she laid out the reforms.…

Former Trump Organization Executive Allen Weisselberg arrives for a sentencing hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court on January 10, 2023 in New York City.Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesFormer Trump Organization Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg was sentenced Tuesday to five months in jail after pleading guilty to multiple tax crimes as part of an investigation of former President Donald Trump’s business empire.But Weisselberg, who fully cooperated with prosecutors and testified against his longtime employer, could get out sooner, factoring in time off for good behavior.The 75-year-old former CFO was handcuffed and led out of a Manhattan courtroom shortly after 2:30…

France’s national rail network has increased train fares for 2023.This week, it announced a hike in ticket prices with many routes affected.But it also launched a flash sale giving travellers a brief chance to book budget fares.Here’s everything you need to know about rail prices in France this year.France increases cost of train faresFrance’s national rail service, SNCF, has increased train fares for 2023.Ticket prices have gone up by around five per cent across the board.Many fare types have been affected apart from some seasonal tickets and low cost services.The rail network announced a decision to raise prices last November…

Nickel reduces corrosion. The metal has had the opposite effect on the reputation of the London Metal Exchange, owned by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing. A report by Oliver Wyman attempts to explain what happened in a spectacular short squeeze last March. The consultancy sidesteps one crucial element in all the chaos: the decision by the LME to cancel some big purchases of nickel. This helped beleaguered short sellers, apparently including Chinese metals tycoon Xiang Guangda.The cancellations shook investors’ confidence in the London nickel market as much as unprecedented price swings.Oliver Wyman has, however, pointed to other failings of the…

Recent developments on the Solana blockchain network have led to increased activity among developers, which is being seen as a positive sign for the cryptocurrency–leading Solana’s price to skyrocket in recent days. According to data from crypto aggregator Lunar Crush, social mentions of the dubbed “Ethereum Killer” altcoin spiked in January 2023, indicating growing popularity in the crypto community.This renewed interest in Solana has also translated into a spike in daily active wallets, which are now three times higher than they were prior to the collapse of the FTX exchange in November. The network has been recovering from a decline…

Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic condition. Certain factors can increase someone’s chances of developing inflammatory bowel disease.Researchers are still working to understand inflammatory bowel disease risk factors and the steps people can take to modify potential risk factors. Data from a recent study found that antibiotic use was associated with an increased risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease, particularly in adults aged 40 and older.Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term that encompasses a number of different conditions which can vary in severity.Researchers are still trying to understand what increases someone’s risk of developing the condition, which encompasses Crohn’s…

Ready to work things out? Prince Harry has been vocal about a possible reconciliation with his family after stepping back from his royal duties in 2020. The Invictus Games founder seemingly sparked a family feud when he and wife Meghan Markle left England and relocated to the United States. The move came shortly after the couple, who share son Archie and daughter Lili, announced they were temporarily taking a break from being senior royals. In 2021, the twosome permanently left behind their lives of royal service, which only caused more strain on their relationships with Harry’s family back in the…

If Cartier’s Tank and Panthère watches are the maison’s headliners when it comes to timepieces, the Baignoire is the rebellious supporting act. Not quite classic enough to reach the wrists of royals—Princess Diana wore the boxy military-inspired Tank while Kate, the new Princess of Wales, lives in the sportier Ballon Bleu—the quirky Baignoire, affectionately named after its bathtub shape, is a firm French favorite. Among its fans? Gallic doyennes Catherine Deneuve, Romy Schneider and Jeanne Moreau.As fashion shifts its onus towards forever pieces, the Baignoire is enjoying a new wave of support from individuals who want the caché of a…