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German bourse banks on Trump-fuelled crypto boom
German bourse banks on Trump-fuelled crypto boom
Business and Economy
by  AFP

As Donald Trump's looming return to the White House promises to boost cryptocurrencies, a German stock exchange is on a mission to anchor them firmly in the staid world of traditional finance. - Trump support - The exchange says it has managed to win more than a million clients in crypto trading, both professionals and private individuals, mostly in the German-speaking world.

Record 36.8 million tourists visited Japan in 2024
Record 36.8 million tourists visited Japan in 2024
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto. Japan has long been a "bucket list" destination for many people, said Naomi Mano, president of hospitality and events company Luxurique.

SpaceX set for seventh test of Starship megarocket
SpaceX set for seventh test of Starship megarocket
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Elon Musk's SpaceX is gearing up for the seventh orbital flight test of Starship, the colossal prototype rocket the company hopes will help humans colonize Mars. - Betting on Starship - SpaceX already dominates the orbital launch market with its Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, which serve commercial clients, NASA and the Pentagon.