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NOWPayments Releases Cross-Chain Payout Data Revealing Key Performance Benchmarks Across TRON, BNB Chain, and Solana

NOWPayments Releases Cross-Chain Payout Data Revealing Key Performance Benchmarks Across TRON, BNB Chain, and Solana

NOWPayments today published new empirical data analyzing six months of enterprise payout activity, offering a comparative performance benchmark across TRON, BNB Smart Chain, Solana, Bitcoin, and Ethereum to help businesses select optimal blockchain rails based on speed, transaction volume, and cost efficiency.

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Climate crisis a job for world leaders, not just activists: UK FM

Climate crisis a job for world leaders, not just activists: UK FM

The world's climate change crisis is a security issue that belongs on the desks of generals and prime ministers, not just green campaigners, Britain's foreign minister said Monday, as world leaders convene for the UN General Assembly's high-level week.

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British Museum bans photos of Bayeux Tapestry as crowds linger

British Museum bans photos of Bayeux Tapestry as crowds linger

The British Museum has banned visitors from taking pictures of the Bayeux Tapestry in order to keep the crowds flowing through an unprecedented London exhibition, a spokesperson confirmed Monday.

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US networks halt Trump coverage over White House ban

US networks halt Trump coverage over White House ban

Major American television networks on Monday suspended their involvement in a rotation of broadcasters covering President Donald Trump, as three leading news outlets went to court over being banned from the White House.

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COP31 host says AI climate footprint to be a summit priority

COP31 host says AI climate footprint to be a summit priority

COP31 host Turkey said Monday that pursuing "climate-responsible AI" and pushing tech companies to power data centers with clean energy would be priorities when it stages the summit in November.

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French singer accuses Miley Cyrus of plagiarism

French singer accuses Miley Cyrus of plagiarism

French disco diva Amanda Lear publicly accused American singer Miley Cyrus on Monday of plagiarising one of her songs from the 1970s.

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Berlin's far-left vote winners reject anti-semitism charges

Berlin's far-left vote winners reject anti-semitism charges

Germany's far-left Die Linke party, winners of Berlin city-state elections, on Monday rejected charges that pro-Palestinian activists among its base have veered into antisemitism or hate for Israel.

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EU fines Google 403 mn euros for location data breach

EU fines Google 403 mn euros for location data breach

Ireland's data protection watchdog, acting on behalf of the European Union, said Monday it had fined Google 403 million euros ($462 million) for improperly using users' location data, eight years after consumer groups complained.

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Mancini eager for 'new adventure' on Italy return

Mancini eager for 'new adventure' on Italy return

Roberto Mancini said on Monday he was eager for a "new adventure" with Italy ahead of the opening game of his second stint as the national team's coach.

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'Best is yet to come,' says De la Fuente after Spain extension

'Best is yet to come,' says De la Fuente after Spain extension

Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente said he is convinced "the best is yet to come" with the national team after renewing his contract until 2032 on Monday.

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