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Jenny Johnson, the President and CEO of Franklin Templeton managing assets over $1.3 trillion, highlighted the pivotal role of tokenization in the financial sector during the Fortune Global Forum in Abu Dhabi. Following Franklin Templeton’s recent application for a Bitcoin ETF, Johnson’s remarks signify a broader recognition of blockchain technology’s potential, particularly in democratizing private markets and enhancing transactional efficiency through tokenization. In her statements, Franklin Templeton CEO drew a distinction between Bitcoin and blockchain, acknowledging the demand for Bitcoin ETFs but expressing greater excitement about blockchain’s transformative impact on financial transactions. She explained how blockchain’s cost reduction and operational…

A barge carries coal to the dock next to the Suralaya coal-fired power plant in Cilegon, in Indonesia’s Banten province. Sania sits in front of her home in Indonesia, less than a kilometer from Southeast Asia’s biggest coal complex, where chimneys pump dark gray smoke and a chemical smell into the air. As countries gather in Dubai for crunch climate talks, the future of polluting fossil fuel coal will be high on the agenda. For some, the age of coal is now clearly over, and Indonesia has committed to moving away from the fuel despite being the world’s top exporter.…

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely took aim at the royal couple and has called for Royal Family members who “trash” the institution to be stripped of their titles. He aims to present his Titles Deprivation 1917 Act Amendment Bill in the next couple of weeks. Writing for the Mail on Sunday, Mr Seely said: “I’m not a republican and support the monarchy, but after the latest instalment of the couple’s feud with the rest of the Royal Family, I believe that Parliament and the Privy Council should consider a nuclear option. READ MORE: Controversial book about Royal Family pulled…

Vote for your star man in KentOnline’s team of the week.Congratulations to Hollands & Blair goalkeeper Dan Ellis, who won last week’s poll with 38% of the vote after his penalty shoot-out heroics in the Kent Senior Trophy.Have a look at today’s XI and pick your favourite at the bottom of the page.Sam Freeman was kept fairly busy but ended up with a clean sheet as unbeaten Cray Valley moved into the Isthmian South East play-off places with a 1-0 win at Herne Bay.Man-of-the-match Donvieve Jones scored the first of two goals in three minutes as Sittingbourne came from behind…

Location : The M4 eastbound between junctions J22 and J21 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:45 and 23:00 on 4 December 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 4 December 2023. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. Source link

Harriet Kingaby (Head of ACT Climate Labs), Jake Dubbins, Managing Director of Media Bounty In an era where disinformation poses a significant threat to communication and public trust, philanthropic and charity organisations find it harder and harder to land their key messages in a polluted information environment. At a recent event, hosted by ACT Climate Labs, key figures from the philanthropic and charity sector gathered to address the pressing issue of misinformation and its impact on climate-related initiatives. The event emphasised the need for adaptation in communication strategies and the use of advertising to counteract the spread of misinformation, particularly…

Allen Career Institute has acquired Doubtnut in a deal that values the young edtech at $10 million, according to a person familiar with the matter, a reversal of fortune for the once promising edtech leading app. The two firms confirmed the deal on Monday, but declined to share financial terms of the acquisition. Seven-year-old Doubtnut, whose learning app helps students solve math and science problems by taking photos of them, had raised more than $52 million prior to the acquisition and counted Peak XV Partners and James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems among its backers. As the market turned, Doubtnut engaged with…

It seems that AI is everywhere and in everything: it’s critical for managing complex infrastructures like vehicle charging networks and the green grid; it’s getting things done in business; and it’s the essential ingredient needed to sell high-tech products. Although we may now be familiar – maybe even bored – with the acronym, the technology is here to stay and is already embedded in many products and services we use daily. Services like email filtering, shopping recommendations, and virtual assistants typified by Alexa and Siri have incorporated AI for some time. They deliver natural experiences that many of us take…

November 30, 2023 Thank you to Saks Fifth Avenue for sponsoring this post The Saks Friends & Family Event is here and you can take 25% off of so many new arrivals! I’m now in the full swing of holiday parties and I’ve decided to highlight a few of my favorite picks that sparkle and shine. I am particularly smitten with this stunning rainbow necklace, this feather trimmed silver mini dress, and these precious heels that would look amazing paired with red tights! The navy velvet blazer I recently wore here is included in the promotion as well – shop…

A lane is closed on the M20 because of a broken down vehicle Source link