Decentralization

The last two floors and the rooftop bar of the Coco-Mat hotel in the Makrigianni area of central Athens that had been declared illegal for exceeding the height of 24 meters were sealed last week by the Ministry of Tourism, after the Court of Appeal rejected the suspension request submitted by the owner company. 

In the last 24 hours, positions worth $526 million were liquidated in the cryptocurrency market - Concerns on Wall Street about the risk of a sharp correction

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has surged to a new record high, surpassing $70,000 for the first time and reaching a peak of around $71,300, according to reports from AFP.

Bitcoin hit a record high above $69,000 Tuesday, buoyed by the world's biggest cryptocurrency becoming more accessible for trading amid tightening supplies.

Bitcoin reached $69,191.94, beating a record $68,991 struck in November 2021.

The volatile asset later retreated to $65,129.

In a testament to its enduring resilience, Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, continued its upward trajectory on Wednesday, inching closer to the significant milestone of ,000. The cryptocurrency's resurgence has been fueled by a confluence of factors, including positive industry developments and growing investor optimism.

The most popular cryptocurrency engages in another jump in the last few hours - As of November 2021 it holds the record of $69,000

If you compare today's casino experience with two decades back, you can tell that a lot has changed. Not only are the interfaces more intuitive, but they also have features that barely existed in the 2000s. But online casino operators are just getting started with these changes.

The Finance Ministry and tax authorities are preparing to create a framework for the taxation of cryptocurrencies, with the establishment of the relevant committee being the first step. The difficulties mainly concern monitoring trade, as those who sell cryptocurrencies are unknown. At the moment the focus, until rules are put in place, is on the fight against money laundering.

To counter money laundering and terrorist financing, the European Union has reached a partial agreement, imposing a €10,000 cap on cash payments. The agreement, struck between member states and the European Parliament, aims to safeguard European citizens and the EU financial system from illicit financial activities.

Albanian police have said they have dismantled a crime ring based in the city of Korce that defrauded Greek citizens by withdrawing thousands of euros from their bank accounts.

Around 5,000 people in Greece were defrauded by the gang, which was led by a 30-year-old man from Tirana and a 29-year-old man from Korce, police said.