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UAE unveils region’s first biometric payment system using face and palm scans

The UAE has launched the Middle East's first biometric payment system, enabling transactions via facial recognition or palm scans. This initiative, a proof-of-concept by the Central Bank of the UAE, aims to enhance convenience and security, positioning the nation as a leader in financial innovation and a digital-first economy.

The Times of India

Draghi to join EU leaders at retreat to boost competitiveness, Costa tells Euronews

Costa has held a series on informal meetings bringing together the 27 leaders to brainstorm without the formalities of a European summit.

Euronews

Key Drivers in Crypto Adoption in Latin America

Recent reports by Chainalysis have shown a sharp rise in crypto transactions within Latin America, a trend that economic experts believe is only getting started.

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Gold Prices Soar Past $4,400: Humphrey Yang Explains Why and How To Protect Your Portfolio

Gold prices surged 50% in 2025, topping $4,400/oz. Inflation, dollar weakness, central bank buying and global uncertainty can fuel demand.

GOBankingRates

South Africa deploys 3,500 police and braces for protests ahead of G20 summit

Demonstrations are expected from anti-capitalists, climate activists, women's rights campaigners and anti-migrant groups, some of which are raising South Africa's own problems with poverty and inequality.

Euronews

Did The UAE Just Ban Bitcoin? No — But What They Did Might Be Even Worse

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains legal in the UAE, but sweeping rules that took effect on Sep. 16 now force licenses on nearly every crypto tool, creating one of the world's toughest self-custody crackdowns.

Benzinga

Trump Administration Presses Appeals Court To Oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook Before Key FOMC Meeting

The Trump administration on Thursday urged the D.C. Federal Appeals Court to allow the firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to take effect before the central bank’s interest rate-setting meeting next week.

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Gold Touches New All-Time High Amid Rising Central Bank Demand, Escalating Trump-Federal Reserve Tensions

Spot gold prices touched a new all-time high on Tuesday, at $3,546.99 per ounce, surging past its prior record high of $3,500 in April this year. Other precious metals such as silver and platinum have surged in recent weeks, trading at $40.72 and $1,397 per ounce, respectively.

Benzinga

Irish Central Bank to no longer approve Israeli bonds

The prospectus for Israeli bonds has been approved by Luxembourg.

Evening Standard

Irish government rejects motion to stop sale of Israeli bonds

The decision to reject the bill comes after a similar, unsuccessful motion was put forward by the Sinn Féin party last month.

Euronews

Dutch citizens advised to keep emergency cash on hand amid growing cyber threats

People should keep €70 per adult and €30 per child in cash in case electronic payments systems go down, said the Netherlands' central bank.

Euronews

Trump Could Cross An Economic Red Line For Wall Street As Markets Tank

Trump is further rattling markets by demanding Fed Chair Jerome Powell cut rates and discussing removing him despite the central bank's independence

Latin Times

Turkey’s central bank hikes key interest rate to 46% amid political turmoil and global tariffs

Turkey’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by 3.5 percentage points and halted a three‑month easing streak as it confronts stubborn inflation and financial turbulence following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor and aftershocks of global tariffs

The Independent UK

Middle East latest: Ukraine pledges support for a new Syria

Ukraine is pledging support for the new authorities in Syria, which was once a key Russian ally in the Mideast

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Russia Raises Key Rate To 18% To Curb Inflation

Russia's Central Bank raises key lending rate to 18.00% to combat inflation amid sanctions and overheated economy.

International Business Times

GOP 2024 Platform Highlights Bitcoin Mining, Broader Crypto Industry Focus

Republicans have released a 2024 platform that placed crypto on top of two other innovation causes it wants to prioritize – the four crypto facets mentioned were previously championed by GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump.

International Business Times

Russian Central Bank Chief Calls For 'Open Economy'

Russia's central bank chief called Thursday for Russia to be an "open economy" despite the barrage of Western sanctions and trading restrictions it has been hit with over its Ukraine offensive.

International Business Times

House Passes Bill Blocking US Central Bank From Issuing 'Detrimental' CBDC

Following a sweeping vote to pass FIT21, the House has now passed H.R. 5403, which effectively bans the U.S. central bank from issuing a CBDC that Republican members believe might be used by the government to surveil the financial activities of the American public.

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