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US Regulators Lift Veil On Digital Assets gfmag.com/technology/us-…

Earlier #US-#Iran relations when based on morality were a lot more cordial. A signal of how times have changed. #OOTT #US #Irán

Two of the measures mutually agreed upon between the parties have yet to be implemented: a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s blocked assets prior to the commencement of negotiations. These two matters must be fulfilled before negotiations begin.

No surprise here. #OOTT #UAE #bahain

The Gulf’s Digital Transformation gfmag.com/technology/the… #UAE #GCC #DigitalAssets #Geopolítica @GFmag

Abu Dhabi Power Play: L’Imad Emerges As $300 Billion Sovereign Force gfmag.com/capital-raisin… @GFmag

State Street Debuts Digital Asset Platform gfmag.com/banking/state-… #tokenization @GFmag

@MonicaLMarks Appears so, but a risky gamble nevertheless.

Many speculated that last night’s limited flights into & from the UAE on Emirates & Etihad were reckless. These airlines are obsessed w/ safety, so my hunch is no. But the real story needs to be told. Could Iran have made a limited agreement not to target commercial aircraft?

@FCDOGovUK @HFalconerMP UAE link doesn’t work!

@HFalconerMP British nationals should register their presence with the FCDO at the links here ⬇️ Bahrain: register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/bahrain-202602… Israel: register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/israel-2026022… Palestine: register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/palestine-2026… Qatar: register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/qatar-20260228… UAE: register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/united-arab-em…

Important travel advice update for British nationals currently in or due to travel through the Middle East ⬇️

UAE temporarily closes airspace as exceptional precautionary measure #WamNews wam.ae/a/byyv9j2

President Donald J. Trump on the United States military combat operations in Iran:

NYSE Plans Tokenized 24/7 Trading “From a global perspective, this puts immediate pressure on financial centers like London, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai.” gfmag.com/technology/nys… @GFmag

Several crypto native firms are poised to join the U.S. regulated banking arena, and traditional banks don’t like it. #Banking #Ripple #Crypto #Stablecoins Ripple Nears Banking License gfmag.com/technology/rip… @GFmag

OpenAI: Disney’s Billion-Dollar Partner #OpenAI #Disney #A gfmag.com/capital-raisin…

@MenTourPilot Happened hours ago and already covered by most news outlets .

Breaking News: A Boeing 747 skids off Hong Kong Airport Runway, here is everything we DO know at this time. We'll continue to follow this as it unfolds.

Tougher H-1B Visa Stance Spells Global Change gfmag.com/capital-raisin… #US #India #H1B @GFmag

@HMRCcustomers None. The app form tracker shows the status as ‘in progress.’

@markttownsend No contact number for you to call on the email? Thanks, Anas

@HMRCcustomers I filed a complaint on 30 June. When will I get a reply?

@HMRCcustomers Online app/email acknowledgement only saying I will contacted by phone with a given number prefix.

@markttownsend Normally, we would contact you within 6 weeks of receiving your complaint & tell you the outcome of the first tier review and what the next step is. Have you received any correspondence from the Complaints Team with a telephone number on it or any contact at all? Thanks, Anas

@HMRCcustomers Online. In 2024 I requested a refund under double taxation treaty agreement and it is still not processed

@markttownsend Hi Mark. Did you send this online or in the post, and which department was this complaint about? Thanks, Anas