Interview: Why is a high seas treaty crucial for marine biodiversity?
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has played a central role in the sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. Minna Epps, Director of the IUCN Ocean Team, shared her insights with Euronews. Celebrated as a 'historic achievement'…#iucn #minnaepps #iucnoceanteam #highseastreaty #palau #chile #seychelles #bbnj #monacoblueinitiative (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
IMF Proposes Digital Money to Enhance Financial Inclusion in Pacific Island Nations
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has suggested that digital money could significantly improve financial inclusion and enhance the quality of financial services in the remote and dispersed nations of the Pacific Ocean. In a report published on March 25, the IMF’s senior economic experts…#pacificocean #imf #pacificislands #pacificisland #mrlegendcrypto #cbdc #fiji #palau #solomonislands #advocate (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Palau Moves Ahead With Second Phase of Stablecoin Pilot
The Republic of Palau has announced the launch of the second phase of its stablecoin project. Jay Hunter Anson, a member of the board of directors of Palau’s Ministry of Finance (MOF), declared that the new phase will focus on building a robust ecosystem, expanding accessibility and user…#republicofpalau #jayhunteranson #palau #ministryoffinance #palaustablecoin #jauhunteranson #phase2 #ripple #cbdc #antonywelfare (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
2023 Sees Ripple Embrace CBDCs and XRPL Developer Growth
Ripple, a renowned U.S.-based fintech company traditionally known for its retail payments infrastructure, is undergoing a significant strategic shift. In 2023, Ripple has increasingly focused on central bank digital currency (CBDC) projects, while also witnessing a surge in the number of Web3…#ripple #cbdc #xrpledgerxrpl #wkahneman #georgia #montenegro #palau #digitaleuro #digitalpound #mastercard (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ripple CBDCs Were in Focus in 2023, Community Expert Says
While Ripple, a U.S.-based fintech heavyweight, was always associated with retail payments infrastructure ("on-demand liquidity corridors" or ODLs), the year of 2023 might have changed the status quo and moved its focus to another sphere. Ripple in 2023: More news on CBDCs, less news on payments…#cbdc #xrpledger #xrp #xrpl #ripple #georgia #montenegro #palau #digitaleuro #digitalpound (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Palau Declares First Phase of Stablecoin Pilot a Success
The Republic of Palau has stated that the first phase of its limited stablecoin pilot was a success in a recently released report. The document also indicates that future phases of the project will focus on extending the reach of the stablecoin, with a high emphasis on compliance. Palau Reports on…#republicofpalau #palau #rippleledger #ministryoffinance #psc #mof (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CBDC: Palau satisfied with its Ripple-powered CBDC pilot program
Palau is touting its pilot of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) based on Ripple technology. Despite minor challenges, the feedback from the pilot conducted on Ripple’s CBDC platform has been positive. During the program’s first phase, the Ministry of Finance reported high satisfaction in…#palau #cbdc #ripple #ripplescbdc #ministryoffinance #fdic #palaufinanceministry #ripplelabs #republicofpalau #palaustablecoin (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Harrowing videos capture moment massive earthquake hits Philippines
Videos capturing the moment a powerful earthquake struck the Philippines on Saturday have made their way across social media. The earthquake struck at 10:37 p.m. local time on Saturday off the coast of the southern Philippines island of Mindanao and was measured at a depth of 20 miles. The United…#philippines #mindanao #indonesia #palau #malaysia #ringoffire #pacificocean #worldglobalnews #worldnewsglobal #hinatuan (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Tsunami warnings issued after earthquake strikes off the coast of southern Philippines
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck Saturday off the southern Philippine coast, prompting many villagers to flee their homes in panic around midnight after Philippine authorities issued a tsunami warning. The quake struck at 10:37 p.m. at a depth of 32 kilometers (20…#philippine #usgeologicalsurvey #philippines #indonesia #palau #malaysia #okinawaprefecture #teresitobacolcol #surigaodelsur #oriental (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ex-Banker Gives Reasons Why This Bull Run Will Be “a Special One for XRP”
In a recent tweet, Kyren, a former banker, expressed his optimism about the upcoming bull run for the third-largest altcoin, XRP, emphasizing the significant changes that have transpired since the last market cycle. “This bull run will be a special one for XRP,” the financial expert proclaimed.…#kyren #xrp #ripple #coinbase #kraken #gemini #uphold #palau #bhutan #georgia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
See the photos that made National Geographic's ‘Pictures of the Year’
Some 165 photographers working on assignment for National Geographic shot more than 2.1 million images in 2023. Now, 29 are featured in its annual "Pictures of the Year" retrospective. The feature — published in the magazine's December issue and online in November — contains "stunning photographs…#nationalgeographic #cnbctravel #palau #philippines #papuanewguinea #yuyan #ukraine #finland #nato #arctic (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ripple ’s James Wallis underscores CBDCs’ role in breaking financial barriers
James Wallis, Ripple’s vice president for central bank engagements and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), has highlighted the role of CBDCs in advancing global financial inclusion in a brief video. Wallis clarifies that financial inclusion aims to extend financial services to individuals…#jameswallis #ripple #wallis #cbdc #georgia #bhutan #palau #montenegro #colombia #hongkong (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
National Bank of Georgia Selects Ripple as Tech Partner for CBDC Pilot
The National Bank of Georgia announced that it has enlisted the aid of Ripple, the cryptocurrency company, as the sole tech partner in its central bank digital currency (CBDC) project, denominated the digital GEL. Ripple’s CBDC solution was selected from nine shortlisted companies that applied to…#ripple #cbdc #gel #georgia #natiaturnava #jameswallis #ripplecbdcplatform #nbg #palau #montenegro (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Another Huge Win for Ripple (XRP) as Georgia's National Bank Selects it for CBDC Pilot Project
Besides partnering with NBG, Ripple is actively engaged in five pilot programs with governments in Bhutan, Palau, Montenegro, Colombia, and Hong Kong.#nbg #ripple #bhutan #palau #montenegro #colombia #hongkong (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The drug overdose epidemic in the U.S.-Mexico border region: shifts, progression, and community characteristics - Palau CB, Akikuni M, Latsky-Campbell B, Wagner J.
OBJECTIVE: Previous studies show the reach of the current drug overdose epidemic into the U.S.-Mexico border region, albeit with a unique border-specific wave pattern compared to national waves and a delayed onset of fentanyl involvement (Wave I: 2002-2011... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
