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Mercado Bitcoin Lists eUSD & eGBP Digital Cash stablecoins by ARYZE

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Bitcoin, MB, Tax withholding, EUSD, Partnership, Landing slot, Tota, Polygon, EGBP, Digital currency, Cryptocurrency

Digital Cash stablecoins are full-reserve, asset backed in short-term government bonds, and are issued by ARYZE BVI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aryze ApS Denmark.

Key Points: 
  • Digital Cash stablecoins are full-reserve, asset backed in short-term government bonds, and are issued by ARYZE BVI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aryze ApS Denmark.
  • Digital Cash stablecoins operate on various blockchain networks, and at MB can be found on the Polygon blockchain.
  • Jack Nikogosian, ARYZE CEO, commented: "We are thrilled to broaden our Digital Cash stablecoins' footprint with Mercardo Bitcoin.
  • Digital Cash is unique amongst stablecoins as cross currency conversion is embedded into the fabric of every coin bringing previously unseen fungibility between major currency pairs and making Aryze Digital Cash globally relevant.

DFDS ORDERS ANOTHER 100 E-TRUCKS TO MEET GROWING DEMAND FOR GREEN TRANSPORT

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Well, Volvo, DFDS, Investment, Renewable energy

To decarbonise and meet growing customer demand for low emission road transport solutions, DFDS has ordered another 100 e-trucks (electric trucks) through a leasing agreement with Volvo Trucks for delivery in 2024 and 2025.

Key Points: 
  • To decarbonise and meet growing customer demand for low emission road transport solutions, DFDS has ordered another 100 e-trucks (electric trucks) through a leasing agreement with Volvo Trucks for delivery in 2024 and 2025.
  • The new e-trucks will be deployed in markets across Europe where e-trucks are already in operation as well as new markets such as the UK, Ireland and Norway to meet the growing demand for low emissions transport solutions.
  • The new order, along with ongoing investments in charging infrastructure, positions DFDS as a frontrunner in the green transformation of Europe’s heavy-duty transport sector.
  • DFDS’ total e-truck fleet is now increased to 225 of which 95 are currently operational in Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

San Franciscans stand ready to swap their cars for public transport

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Hitachi, SAN, CBTC, Travel, Research, Communication, BART, City, Crowding, San Francisco Transbay development, Safety, Rail transport

Although driving is the primary mode of transport for commuters (77%), 50% of commutes also involve public transport.

Key Points: 
  • Although driving is the primary mode of transport for commuters (77%), 50% of commutes also involve public transport.
  • San Franciscans are clear that public transport is the easiest way to travel in their city, with 68% saying that public transport is convenient vs 40% who find driving convenient.
  • The research shows that 80% of San Franciscans would prioritise investment in public transport over driving and a majority (56%) back the idea of increased road charges to pay for it.
  • San Franciscan’s are clear that public transport is more convenient than driving, and a striking four in five would like to see more investment in the city’s transport infrastructure.

“Public transit more convenient”, Washingtonians reject view that the car is king

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Capital Beltway, Hitachi, Travel, Research, WMATA, City, Rail transport

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over two-thirds of Washingtonians support investing in public transit over driving, according to a new global survey commissioned by Hitachi Rail.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over two-thirds of Washingtonians support investing in public transit over driving, according to a new global survey commissioned by Hitachi Rail.
  • The results from 1,000 Washingtonian’s provides a statistically accurate picture of how Washington D.C.’s citizens view their public transit compared to other major cities around the world.
  • Despite the city’s reputational preference for favouring the Capitol Beltway over public transit, research shows that Washingtonians may increasingly be prepared to back public transit.
  • The research also provides recommendations on how city planners and the wider transit industry could encourage greater public transit usage.

Torontonians twice as likely to see public transport as convenient than driving

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Hitachi, Connect, Ontario Line, Travel, Research, News, City, Crowding, Heart, Rail transport

TORONTO, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Torontonians overwhelmingly (80%) back investing in public transport over driving, according to a new global survey commissioned by Hitachi Rail.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Torontonians overwhelmingly (80%) back investing in public transport over driving, according to a new global survey commissioned by Hitachi Rail.
  • The results from 1,000 Torontonians provides a statistically accurate picture of how Toronto’s citizens view their public transport compared to other major cities around the world.
  • The majority of Torontonians are also clear that they find public transport (62%) more convenient than driving, while 37% think the opposite.
  • Joseph Pozza, President of Hitachi Rail, North America, said: “Our research highlights that twice as many Torontonians find public transport convenient than those that find driving to be so.

FEBRUARY VOLUMES: CONTINUED PICK-UP ACROSS FERRY NETWORK

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Channel, Road

The month’s high organic growth reflects to some extent a relatively low activity level in February 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The month’s high organic growth reflects to some extent a relatively low activity level in February 2023.
  • North Sea volumes were above 2023 driven mainly by an uplift in volumes between the UK and the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark.
  • Baltic Sea volumes also continued above 2023 despite reduction of capacity between Estonia and Sweden compared to 2023.
  • Ferry – passenger: The number of passengers in February 2024 were 69.9% above 2023 and up 16.0% adjusted for the addition of Strait of Gibraltar routes.

Windstar Cruises Celebrates 10 Year Partnership with the James Beard Foundation®; Announces Guest Chefs for 2025 Sailings

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
European cuisine, Tobago Cays, Personality, Partnership, Wind Surf (ship), Alfred Stieglitz, Conservatory, Life, Top Chef Masters, Tomorrow, Restaurant, Windstar Cruises, Star Pride, James Beard, All-star, Virtue, Movement, Policy, James Beard Foundation

More than three dozen James Beard Foundation-affiliated chefs have sailed with Windstar since the partnership's inception.

Key Points: 
  • More than three dozen James Beard Foundation-affiliated chefs have sailed with Windstar since the partnership's inception.
  • "We are thrilled to recognize our 10-year partnership with the James Beard Foundation," said Windstar President Christopher Prelog.
  • Details for all five James Beard Foundation themed cruises in 2025 can be found below.
  • Find out more about James Beard Foundation cruises with Windstar.

Froggies Token Has Added to Their Ecosystem, Through the Release of the Revenue Generating Telegram Bots Raid-Father and Cracker Jack

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Saturday, March 2, 2024
Ethereum, Map, CertiK, Growth, NFT, Burn, BSC, Ecosystem, Cryptocurrency

Copenhagen, Denmark--(Newsfile Corp. - March 2, 2024) - The development team has expanded Froggies token ecosystem and utility base, through the development and launch of their two latest additions of Telegram bots.

Key Points: 
  • Copenhagen, Denmark--(Newsfile Corp. - March 2, 2024) - The development team has expanded Froggies token ecosystem and utility base, through the development and launch of their two latest additions of Telegram bots.
  • The Telegram bots are intended to support especially crypto Telegram groups in engaging their communities, spreading awareness on social platforms as well as bringing life and attention to the projects for new investors.
  • Especially Cracker Jack (First in Class) have already seen mass adoption with >125 communities using it.
  • Froggies token was launched in November 2021 by a Global Development Team.

SHARE BUYBACK TRANSACTIONS

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Share repurchase, Safe harbor, DKK, DFDS A/S, DFDS

On 9 February 2024, DFDS A/S (“DFDS”) announced the initiation of a share buyback programme to be executed in accordance with EU Market Abuse Regulation, EU Regulation no.

Key Points: 
  • On 9 February 2024, DFDS A/S (“DFDS”) announced the initiation of a share buyback programme to be executed in accordance with EU Market Abuse Regulation, EU Regulation no.
  • 596/2014 of 16 April 2014, and the provisions of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 (the “Safe Harbour Rules”).
  • Under the programme, DFDS will repurchase own shares of up to DKK 431m during the period from 12 February 2024 to 31 December 2024.
  • The following transactions have been made under the share buyback programme from Monday 4 March 2024 to Friday 8 March 2024:

‘Replace short haul flights with high speed rail’ say citizens around the world

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
COVID-19, Carbon, ETR1000, City, Policy, Crowding, Hitachi, Research, Travel, Transport

LONDON, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two-thirds (64%) of people around the world back banning air travel where high speed rail alternatives exist, according to a major report commissioned by Hitachi Rail.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two-thirds (64%) of people around the world back banning air travel where high speed rail alternatives exist, according to a major report commissioned by Hitachi Rail.
  • The study offers policymakers, operators and transport planners, powerful insights into what motivates a person’s transport decisions within and between cities.
  • When it comes to questions around funding more green travel, 56% support raising air taxes to finance new high speed rail, with only one third against the idea.
  • Almost two-thirds of people are prepared to see short haul flights banned where high speed rail alternatives exist, and 56% of people also back increased air taxes to fund high speed rail.