The recent collaboration between Ripple and Metaco has sparked excitement in both the XRP community and the financial sector. This strategic partnership signifies a significant milestone in the adoption of XRPL technology by traditional financial institutions. Let’s delve into the specifics of this deal and explore its implications for the future of banking and blockchain. Ripple’s acquisition of the Swiss …

The ‘temporary border controls’, which started in early October, would stop on Thursday evening. Since border controls were established, nearly 400,000 people have been checked, according to the Czech Interior Ministry. Of these, 1,167 tried to cross the border illegally. It is mainly about people from the Middle East and Afghanistan. There were also 56 suspected human traffickers arrested. Slovakia …

Countries must intensify their efforts in climate action to avert a nearly 3-degree warming of the Earth by the end of this century, according to a recent report from the United Nations climate department. Despite the alarming projections, the report underscores that the consequences of such warming are severe. This year has witnessed a series of records being shattered, including …

Last week, Switzerland’s French-language public broadcaster, RTS, raised concerns about the declining level of English proficiency among the Swiss. The report highlighted a four-year consecutive drop in the international ranking, sliding from 25th in 2021 to 30th out of 113 this year. While the significance of a five-place drop as a “free fall” is debatable, the decline in multilingual and …

Switzerland has made a historic stride by appointing its first female ambassador to the Holy See. This noteworthy achievement belongs to the accomplished diplomat Manuela Leimgruber, a distinguished alumna of the College of Europe in Bruges. In a momentous occasion this week, she presented her credentials to Pope Francis, symbolizing a groundbreaking moment for both Switzerland and the Holy See. …

When one considers the production of computer chips, companies like Intel or TSMC often come to mind. However, in casual conversations, when people inquire about the manufacturing process, it’s common to hear ASML referred to as ‘that Dutch company’ or something similar. ASML has become synonymous with chip production and holds a nearly household-name status. The company, based in Veldhoven, …