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Kingdom of Bhutan just deposited $15 million Bitcoin on Binance; Time to sell?
The Kingdom of Bhutan’s Bitcoin (BTC) strategy has taken a notable turn with the transfer of part of its holdings to cryptocurrency exchange Binance, suggesting possible plans to sell. Details of the transaction indicate that the country...

Best 4 Ethereum (ETH) Mining Guide 2025: Comparing Traditional Mining vs. Cloud Mining on Regulated Software & PC Platforms
Because mining Ethereum is getting easier and faster in 2025, the biggest concern is figuring out the best way to do it to gain profits without much risk. There is no need for expensive gear and high electrical costs to get ETH anymore. Because of...

WB’s new Division Director for Bangladesh, Bhutan assumes office
Jean Pesme assumes office as the World Bank’s new Division Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan from today (July 1) . Pesme brings a wide range of development experience to the job, including a track record in promoting economic growth and...
Bhutan has 100 females per 97 males
The NSB survey also estimates Bhutan’s total household population at 592,598 people KINZANG DORJI TSHERING Thimphu he National Statistics Bureau (NSB) has released the first-ever Household Consumption and Expenditure Survey 2025 (HCES 2025),...

Bhutan Possibly Readies $15M Bitcoin Sale as Holdings Near $1.3B
The Royal Government of Bhutan transferred 137.245 bitcoin worth about $14.77 million to crypto exchange Binance on June 30, according to blockchain data from Arkham Intelligence. This fresh transaction comes as Bhutan’s total bitcoin holdings...

Indian Army Chief on a 4-day visit to Bhutan to strengthen defence ties
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army, has departed for a four-day official visit to Bhutan, aimed at enhancing bilateral defence cooperation . During the visit, General Dwivedi will meet King Jigme Khesar Namgyel...
Druknandini: Tale of a Beautiful Bhutanese Lass
STAFF REPORTER Thimphu On 22nd June, ‘Druknandini’ a Hindi novel based on history, culture and heritage, composed by prominent novelist Sumindra Chowdhury from New Delhi and published by Anamika Prakashan from Prayagraj, was successfully released....

Bhutan embraces crypto payments despite connectivity gaps
In a land where ancient monasteries overlook misty mountains, cryptocurrency is quietly becoming part of everyday life. During the Binance Crypto-Powered Tour in the Kingdom of Bhutan, Cointelegraph traveled across Bhutan’s capital city of Thimphu...

Bhutan Unveils Nation‐Wide Crypto Payment System For Tourists
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Bhutan has become the first country to integrate cryptocurrency payments across its entire tourism infrastructure, enabling visitors to use Binance Pay for everything from booking flights and paying visa fees to...

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi begins 4-day visit to Bhutan
New Delhi, Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Monday began a four-day trip to Bhutan to further enhance the already close bilateral military ties against the backdrop of China's relentless efforts to strengthen infrastructure around the...

Jean Pesme, World Bank's new director for Bangladesh and Bhutan
Jean Pesme took charge today as the World Bank's new division director for Bangladesh and Bhutan, bringing over two decades of experience in global development and financial sector reform. A French national and engineer by training, Pesme joined...

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi begins 4-day visit to Bhutan
Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Monday began a four-day trip to Bhutan to further enhance the already close bilateral military ties against the backdrop of China's relentless efforts to strengthen infrastructure around the strategically...

World News | Army Chief Visits Bhutan to Bolster Defence Cooperation
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday departed on an official visit to Bhutan. The Indian Army stated that the visit aimed to further bolster the enduring bilateral defence cooperation...

Army chief visits Bhutan to bolster defence cooperation
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday departed on an official visit to Bhutan. The Indian Army stated that the visit aimed to further bolster the enduring bilateral defence cooperation...

Jean Pesme takes charge as World Bank’s new director for Bangladesh, Bhutan
Jean Pesme will assume office on Tuesday as the new World Bank Division Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan. Pesme brings extensive development experience to the role, with a proven track record in fostering economic growth, enhancing financial...

Jean Pesme joins as World Bank's new division director for Bangladesh, Bhutan tomorrow
Jean Pesme has been appointed as the new Division Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan at World Bank. He will join office tomorrow (1 July), reads a press release. Pesme brings a wide range of development experience to the job, including a track...
Jean Pesme takes charge as WB’s new director for Bangladesh, Bhutan
Jean Pesme assumed office on Monday as the new World Bank Division Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan. Pesme brings extensive development experience to the role, with a proven track record in fostering economic growth, enhancing financial system...

Why these 7 energy and power stocks to see market attention on Monday (June 30, 2025)
Russian oil giant PJSC Rosneft Oil Company is in early talks with Reliance Industries for the sale of its 49.13 per cent stake in Nayara Energy, which operates a 20-million-tonnes-a-year oil refinery and 6,750 petrol pumps in India, sources said....

Accelerate development of plug-and-play industrial parks: Cushman & Wakefield
Abhishek Bhutani, managing director, Logistics & Industrial Services India, Head- Gujarat, Cushman & Wakefield, said India's manufacturing sector is at an inflection point.New Delhi: Developing industrial parks with plug-and-play facilities at...

Bhutan’s orange production declines sharply amid disease and aging orchards
Orange production in Bhutan continues to decline, with major citrus-growing districts such as Samtse seeing drastic reductions in output. Once a leading contributor to the citrus trade, Samtse has gone from exporting over 500 truckloads of oranges...