Do Kwon, the South Korean entrepreneur behind the $40bn collapse of the cryptocurrencies terraUSD and Luna, has been charged with fraud in the United States following his arrest in Montenegro. US prosecutors on Thursday announced eight charges against Kwon, including securities fraud, wire fraud, commodities fraud and conspiracy. Kwon, 31, was arrested in Montenegro earlier on Thursday along with another South Korean citizen, the European country’s interior ministry said. “The person is suspected of being one of the most wanted fugitives, South Korean national Do Kwon, a co-founder and CEO of the Singapore-based Terraform Labs,” Interior Minister Filip Adzic wrote…
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been given permission to have a full appeal over his extradition to the United States after arguing at London’s High Court that he might not be able to rely on his right to free speech at a US trial. Two judges at the High Court said they have given him leave to have a full appeal to hear his argument that he might be discriminated against on the basis the Australian-born Assange is a foreign national. Hundreds of protesters had gathered outside the court on Monday ahead of what was a key ruling after 13 years of legal…
While black lashes have been the standard, modern beauty trends like the no-makeup makeup look are favoring a softer approach, which is why brown mascara should be on your radar. It’s universally flattering and an especially great anti-aging makeup hack. “Brown mascara can be used to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by reducing contrast and creating an overall softer look,” says makeup artist Rose Siard. “[Brown mascara] is ideal for a more natural or minimal look, whereas black mascara creates bolder, dramatic definition that lends itself to more intense or evening looks,” she says. According to makeup artist Erica Taylor, this effect…
Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. (Momentive), a global high-performance silicones and specialty solutions company, presents HARMONIETM NatuVel gel – a 100% biobased elastomer gel that enables a new generation of skin care, suncare and colour cosmetics. The breakthrough innovation will be officially launched at in-cosmetics global 2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from April 8–10. The solution is the latest addition to the HARMONIE product range, which combines Momentive’s world-leading technical expertise with plant and mineral feedstocks. This winning combination delivers high-performance personal care ingredients with a higher content from renewable feedstocks. Designed with natural formulations and the needs of the clean beauty…
Much has been written about Gen Z’s obsession with skin care, but the rate at which young men are adopting the use of face products marks a radical change for an industry that has struggled with years of consumer hesitancy. In 2024, 68% of Gen Z men in the US aged 18-27 used facial skin care, up from 42% in 2022, according to Mintel, representing an increase of over 25% in just two years. The shift is a result of several factors, explains Carson Kitzmiller, Principal Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care at Mintel. “A growing cultural embrace of inclusive grooming, the…
As ingredient transparency and digital compliance take centre stage in the beauty industry, e-commerce retailers and brands face mounting pressure to meet increasingly stringent cosmetic labelling regulations. New and existing laws, including FDA regulations in the United States and EU Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, now require full INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) disclosures for all cosmetic products sold online. Skin Match Technology, a leading SaaS platform for ingredient transparency and personalisation, is empowering beauty retailers with the tools to comply—efficiently, accurately, and at scale. Navigating regulatory complexity with smart ingredient solutions The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) mandates that all cosmetics marketed directly to consumers—whether…
A mother has urged parents to ensure the products their children are using on their skin are age appropriate after her daughter developed a rash. Carly, from Sherburn in Elmet, said her 11-year-old daughter had eczema and some of the beauty products she was using had made the condition worse. She said young people were easily influenced by what they saw on social media, and parents should research the contents of beauty products used by youngsters. Her warning came as a dermatologist in Leeds said an increasing number of children were presenting with reactions to inappropriate skincare products. Initially her…