Coinbase secures restricted dealer license in Canada, pushing expansion abroad amid SEC crackdown
Coinbase said it has been registered in Ontario as a restricted dealer under the Canadian Securities Administrators.
Danone CEO downplays threat of weight loss drugs on food producers: ‘We see ourselves as extremely complementary’
The CEO of French consumer goods giant Danone downplayed the threat of obesity drugs on its food business, arguing that consumers were likely to turn to healthy products as part of their new regime.
Helicopter rescues Taiwan miners as earthquake injuries cross 1,000
A helicopter plucked to safety on Thursday six people stranded in a mining area after Taiwan’s worst earthquake in 25 years.
China’s BYD to launch first electric pickup truck this year in latest challenge to Tesla, Ford
BYD plans to launch its first electric pickup truck this year stepping up the Chinese giant’s competition with global auto firms from Ford to Toyota.
CNBC Daily Open: Disney wins proxy fight
Nelson Peltz-led Trian Partners lost bid for a seat on Disney’s board.
UK regulator refers Vodafone’s merger with Three for in-depth competition probe
The U.K. competition regulator on Thursday referred the proposed merger between Vodafone and CK Hutchison’s Three mobile network to an in-depth investigation.
Nvidia supplier SK Hynix plans to invest $3.87 billion in U.S. chip facility
It is expected to create thousands of jobs in Indiana and align with the Biden administration’s goals of building up domestic chip production.
Coinbase partner ClearBank posts first full year of profit as revenue almost doubles
British fintech firm ClearBank swung to an £18.4 million ($23.3 million) pretax profit in the year ended Dec. 31, 2023, up from a £7.1 million loss in 2022.
Tesla to explore locations in India for $3 billion EV factory, FT reports
The report said that the Tesla team would focus on the Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu states that already have automotive hubs.
India stares at high youth unemployment as hiring in its behemoth IT sector slows
In the October to December period last year, unemployment in India’s youth aged 20 to 24 years rose to 44.49%, from 43.65% in the previous quarter.
