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Lebanese Blockchain and NASDAQ Crypto-Exchange: Best of the Week
The CME Group will be launching a real time Ethereum price listing from June 4th. The new information will be released on the CME Group Market Data Platform. CME will be providing the real time price in partnership with Crypto Facilities, a cryptocurrency trading platform based in London. CME Group is the world’s largest futures exchange and the new service caused the price of Bitcoin to jump to $8,250. Blockchain in the Middle East A Lebanese FinTech firm, 180 Capital, launched a blockchain-focused company called 180 Digital Assets. The company will aim to provide blockchain solutions outside of the cryptocurrency sphere. Hadi Kabalan, a former Goldman Sachs executive, will lead the new company as CEO. Lite......
The Repercussions of the New Sanctions Against Hizbollah on the Lebanese Business Sector
Opinions differ in Lebanon on the issue of US and Gulf sanctions against Hezbollah, the latest of which target members of its consultative council. However, everyone agrees that Hezbollah can always find ways to bypass the “American fist” around it.
A university professor, who would not reveal his identity because university"...
Aoun Highlights National Unity Government, Reform Process
Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun said that stability in Lebanon will continue despite regional events.
“The Lebanese leaders have agreed to dissociate Lebanon from what is happening in its vicinity. The international community is called upon to support the Lebanese will in this direction,” he stated.
Aoun added the post-election phase would witness the formation of"...
FPM MPs Meet Berri, Promise 'Cooperation, Positivity'
A delegation from the Strong Lebanon parliamentary bloc of the Free Patriotic Movement held talks Tuesday in Ain el-Tineh with Speaker Nabih Berri, on the eve of a parliamentary session that is expected to see Berri re-elected for a sixth term.
The delegation comprised the MPs Ibrahim Kanaan, Elias Bou Saab and Alain Aoun.
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