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We will move the following business and economics stories: + Global tax still far from becoming reality + Amazon may prove exception to global tax rules + Bitcoin proves double-edged sword for criminals World-tax-economy-politics,FOCUS PARIS After the accolades, an agreement among the world's wealthiest countries to set a global minimum tax on the biggest companies now faces a long, bumpy road to implementation. 750 words by Eve Szeftel and Aurelia End World-tax-economy-politics-Amazon,FOCUS PARIS The Group of Seven wealthy nations may have endorsed a plan to ensure the world's biggest companies pay a minimum global tax rate, but US tech behemoth Amazon may escape it. 600 words Markets-cryptocurrencies-bitcoin-hacking,FOCUS LONDON Regulators have repeatedly criticised the growth of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin because of their popularity with criminals but the technology's transparent transactions can also work against law breakers. 650 words by Joseph Sotinel afp
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