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The analyst said TradFi institutions trying to get into crypto, but are unsure how to begin, may use Coinbase stock to enter. According to the co-founder of research firm Reflexivity Research Will Clemente, shares of major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) could serve as an indicator for the crypto sector. Clemente says Coinbase shares could be an “index play” for traditional finance (TradFi) firms looking for a way into the industry. Clemente offered his opinion while speaking on an X (formerly Twitter) Space hosted by Bitcoin bull and tech investor Anthony Pompliano. The Reflexivity Research exec said: “I…

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Eam Orn (L) kneels in a Cambodian forest, pressing his hands together before an offering, and prays for the return of his land. Eam Orn kneels in a forest in northwest Cambodia, pressing his hands together before an offering of bananas studded with smoking incense, and prays for the return of his land. He is one of hundreds of thousands affected by economic land concessions (ELCs)—land grants to businesses that experts say have driven deforestation and dispossession. From 2001 to 2015, a third of Cambodia’s primary forests—some of the world’s most biodiverse and a key carbon sink—were cleared, and tree…

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University Hospitals Sussex said it urgently needed more hats for new arrivals expected over the Christmas period. The trust said Worthing Hospital, which it runs, wants knitted hats for both premature and full-term babies over the coming weeks. The hats should not have under chin ties. Babies are prone to losing body heat very quickly due to having disproportionately large heads. Hats are frequently used to keep them snug. MOST READ: ​To have access to all of our best stories subscribe to The Argus using our special offer here A University Hospitals Sussex spokeswoman said that all its units received knitted hats donated by organisations…

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Egyptian B2B e-commerce startup MaxAB and Wasoko, a Kenya-based e-commerce player with operations in Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia, are in talks to merge operations, TechCrunch has exclusively learned from multiple sources. They say talks are still ongoing and the agreement hasn’t been finalized yet. The merger talks come as B2B e-commerce companies in Africa continue to scale back operations due to funding scarcity. Wasoko has been no exception: it recently conducted its largest round of layoffs, which affected most of its employees in Kenya, including some of the company’s executives. Earlier in the year, it left Senegal and Ivory…

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In recent years, the legal industry has seen a significant transformation, due to the integration of advanced technologies. Among these, ChatGPT stands out as a new tool, reshaping how legal professionals approach their work. Here, we dive deep into the perspectives of industry experts and ask them the question ‘how has ChatGPT affected the legal industry?’ Here’s what they had to say…   Our Experts Luke Budka, AI Director at Definition Kiran Mann, Trainee Solicitor Liam McMonagle, IP Specialist and Partner at Thorntons Jaeger Glucina, MD and Chief of Staff at Luminance Nicolaas Matthijs, Vice President of Product Management, Anthology…

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Photo by Pixabay Many charities are fighting for survival this winter but there are some vital opportunities in early 2024 which could help fundraisers, explains Elise Hunter, Director of Marketing at the Data & Marketing Association. Recent research from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) suggests that the cost-of-living crisis has created a ‘cost of giving’ crisis for charities. Their research suggests this will force one in five (19%) to stop operations completely until the economic outlook has improved. With industry reports showing nearly 170,000 charities operate in the UK, this could equate to around 34,000 charities unable to…

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