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Новости за 13.12.2024

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Bitcoin holds above $100k mark; Avalanche, Chainlink surge over 4%

Bitcoin dipped nearly 1% on Friday but stayed above the $100,000 mark following a profit-taking pullback from its peak of $102,500. As of 11:45 am IST, it was down 0.8%, trading at $100,028, while Ethereum held steady at $3,918. Bitcoin's intraday high was $102,524, with a low of $99,233.

The Punch 

68 journalists killed in 2024 – UNESCO report

UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation says for the second consecutive year, conflict zones have proven dangerous for journalists and media workers, with 2024 seeing at least 68 deaths in the line of duty. More than 60 per cent of these killings occurred in countries experiencing conflict – the highest percentage in over a decade,

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The Punch 

World Bank may approve $500m loan to Nigeria today

The Board of the World Bank Group is expected to meet and decide on approving a $500m loan to Nigeria today (Friday) to boost rural access and agricultural marketing in the country, The PUNCH reports. According to information obtained from the Washington-based institution on Thursday, the loan is for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Don't want to touch it just yet: Gukesh after seeing world championship trophy

18-year-old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh became the youngest-ever world chess champion after defeating Ding Liren. He achieved his childhood dream after a remarkable year, including winning the Candidates Tournament and contributing to India's Chess Olympiad gold. Gukesh will officially lift the trophy at the closing ceremony.