FBI director’s resignation, Trump’s crypto venture and Syrians in Europe

FBI Director Christopher Wray will step down from his post after President-elect Donald Trump signaled his plan to fire him and replace him with Kash Patel. A crypto venture unveiled by Trump and his new Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff has partnered with a crypto platform that authorities and financial experts say has been used by criminals and militant groups. And Syrians in Europe consider whether to return home following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices