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The saga has highlighted a volatile market and prompted calls for better regulation across the crypto industry.

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In a storm of record emissions and slow negotiations, there has been some positive news out of the UN climate conference.

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The two-week climate conference started strong with appeals from world leaders to curb emissions and help developing nations cope with climate change.

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Finance industry is making ‘zero progress’ on COP26 pledges

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The world's richest nations have already failed to fulfil a $100 billion-a-year pledge in climate change funding.

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Climate campaigners protest at COP27 despite restrictive rules

Protest is limited at the climate conference in Sharl El Sheikh with actions confined to a designated area.

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From Dubai to Spain: How Huspy is disrupting the home-buying market

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COP27: Austria pledges €50m for loss and damage from climate change

Just four other governments have committed small amounts for loss and damage funding.

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Loss and damage is finally on the agenda at COP27. What now?

G77 and China debated into the early hours on Sunday morning, with loss and damage ending up on the COP27 agenda.

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World leaders must bring us back on track at COP27, UN chief warns

António Guterres urged global leaders at the upcoming climate summit in Egypt to put the world back on track to cut emissions.

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France, Switzerland and Singapore test cross-border CBDC payments

Their central banks are trialling DeFi protocols to automate foreign exchange markets. Should the crypto industry worry?

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Euroviews. View: We need to listen to vulnerable nations about loss and damage

Finding a solution for loss and damage will provide new pathways for investments into sustainable development for the global community.

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EU countries seek common stance on climate compensation ahead of COP27

Developing countries say COP27 must establish a fund to support countries struck by climate impacts.

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7 big questions for Egypt’s chief climate negotiator ahead of COP27

In an exclusive Q&A, Ambassador Mohamed Nasr lays out Egypt's ambitions for the UN climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh.

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Denmark becomes first to pledge funding for climate ‘loss and damage’

The government said it was ‘grossly unfair’ that those least responsible for climate change were forced to foot the bill for the consequences. Will other countries now do the same?

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UK financial watchdog warns users against crypto exchange FTX

"This firm is not authorised by us and is targeting people in the UK," the Financial Conduct Authority said in a statement.

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African leaders demand action on ‘broken promises’ at climate summit

Four EU countries pledged €55 million to the flagship Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program but the funding gap remains wide and key decision-makers were absent.