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Bitcoin has once again made headlines by surging past the $100,000 mark, reaffirming its dominance in the digital asset market. As of Saturday, BTC is trading at approximately $103,640, marking a major recovery from its recent dip and igniting optimism across the broader cryptocurrency landscape. Institutional Confidence Powers the Rally One of the primary forces behind Bitcoin’s renewed strength is increasing institutional adoption. Major financial entities, including Coinbase, have made significant crypto acquisitions. The exchange added over 21,000 ETH to its holdings in Q1 2025, pushing its total Ethereum reserves beyond 140,000 ETH, currently valued at more than $315…
Music discovery on Spotify is getting smarter, more personal, and a whole lot more fun. The audio-streaming giant has just announced a new wave of updates and features that are now rolling out gradually — all designed to give users, especially Premium subscribers, more power over how they explore and enjoy their favorite tracks. From upgraded playlist tools to smarter song suggestions and new customization options, Spotify’s latest move is all about putting listeners in the driver’s seat of their musical journey. Smarter Sessions, Seamless Control Premium users can look forward to a revamped Queue experience. The familiar three lines…
First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed has issued a powerful call for urgent reforms to the Maldives’ juvenile justice system, urging a paradigm shift from punitive approaches to one rooted in child protection, rehabilitation, and early intervention. Her remarks were delivered at the National Juvenile Justice Conference 2025, where she addressed systemic shortcomings that continue to affect vulnerable children across the country. In her address, the First Lady stressed the importance of addressing the root causes of youth crime, highlighting that many young offenders are themselves long-time victims of neglect, abuse, or institutional failure. She cited real and troubling examples, including…
Marking International Children’s Day, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu delivered a heartfelt message underscoring the crucial role children play as the peace of every heart and the foundation of national continuity. He described the proper upbringing of children as the greatest assurance for a prosperous future for the Maldives. In his address, President Muizzu emphasised the importance of raising a strong, capable generation prepared to uphold the nation’s sovereignty, dignity, and civilisation. He called on all Maldivians to take collective responsibility in safeguarding children from harmful influences and to foster environments grounded in compassion, respect, and ethical conduct. The President highlighted…
Bank of Maldives (BML) has unveiled the country’s first-ever BML Student Debit Card, marking a new milestone in youth banking and financial literacy. The official launch ceremony took place today at Hotel Jen in Malé. The BML Student Debit Card is designed for children aged 7 and above, providing them with a secure and practical tool to develop financial management skills early on. The initiative aims to promote financial independence and literacy among young Maldivians by allowing them to learn money-handling under the supervision of their parents. Issued as a Visa Debit Card, the Student Card comes with zero fees…
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has underscored the eradication of corruption as a central objective of the Maldives’ digital transformation efforts, stating that enhanced transparency through digitalisation is key to good governance. He made the remarks during the inaugural session of the Maldives 2.0 Transformation Summit, held at Barceló Nasandhura Malé. In his address, President Muizzu emphasised the importance of fighting corruption as part of a unified national effort to become a developed nation. He thanked the government of Estonia for its support and inspiration, praising Estonia’s globally recognised success in digital transformation. The President noted that digital tools offer powerful…
Geneva, 8 May 2025 — A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the powerful role of faith-based platforms in improving HIV testing and treatment among men, who continue to be underserved in the global HIV response. Titled “Improving HIV Testing for Men and Linkage to Services Through Faith Platforms,” the report draws on case studies from across sub-Saharan Africa and other regions, showing how partnerships with religious institutions are helping to dismantle stigma, increase access to testing, and ensure better treatment adherence among male populations. “Expanding HIV service coverage for men is not just a men’s health…
The Governments of the Maldives and Japan have signed an Exchange of Notes formalizing Japan’s provision of two harbour crafts to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Coast Guard, enhancing the country’s maritime security and operational capacity. The signing ceremony was held in Malé, with His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, and Her Excellency Ishigami Rumiko, Ambassador of Japan to the Maldives, signing on behalf of their respective governments. The agreement is part of Japan’s Economic and Social Development Programme, with Japan committing assistance worth 400 million Japanese Yen (approximately USD 2.8 million). This…
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has officially launched the Maldives Islamic Social Finance Initiative (MISFI), a pioneering strategy aimed at integrating Islamic social finance into the national Islamic banking system. The initiative was formally unveiled by His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu at a high-level event attended by key leaders from the financial sector and senior government officials. MISFI marks a significant milestone in the Maldives’ pursuit of inclusive finance, social justice, and sustainable development through Shariah-compliant mechanisms. Drawing inspiration from globally recognized models like Bank Islam Malaysia’s Sadaqa House, MISFI introduces a suite of Islamic social finance instruments—including Sadaqah,…
South Korea’s Democratic Party presidential candidate, Lee Jae-myung, has made cryptocurrency a cornerstone of his campaign platform, promising to legalize spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and implement stronger investor protections if elected. With the June 3 election fast approaching, Lee is focusing on winning support from younger voters—many of whom are turning to digital assets in the face of high real estate prices and volatile stock markets. In a May 6 social media post, Lee emphasized the importance of helping young people “build assets and plan for the future,” outlining his plan to make crypto investment both safer and more…