India Tests AI for Severe Weather Forecast
India’s governmental department believes that AI climate models can help improve forecasting, especially important for severe weather conditions like floods and droughts.
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Nigeria Removes Crypto Restrictions
After almost two years of a comprehensive ban prohibiting local banks from engaging with digital currencies, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted the given restrictions, allowing lenders to open accounts for crypto firms.
Crypto Compensation Less Reliant on Tokens: Survey
Those working in the crypto industry today are much more likely to receive job compensation in the form of equity than crypto tokens, unlike only a few years ago.
Registered Crypto Firms Surge 56% in Spain
Several international platforms, such as Revolut, Bitpanda, Crypto.com and Vivid, have joined the list of registered crypto providers in Spain in 2023.
TNB Partners Sime Darby to Advance Malaysia’s Clean Energy Goals
Collaboration between Malaysian utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and property developer Sime Darby Property Berhad aims to expand sustainable energy projects within Sime Darby Property’s Township developments.
Sustainable Tech Funding Stands Strong in 2023: Crunchbase
Despite a significant decrease in startup investment in most industries, sustainable tech funding managed to maintain the 2022 level on a global scale.
Walmart Upgrades Self-Checkout With BNPL from Affirm
Affirm’s flexible pay-over-time BNPL options are now available in self-checkout kiosks at over 4,500 Walmart stores in the United States.
Bunq Unveils GenAI-Platform
Dutch neobank launches a Generative AI-driven platform to replace the outdated search function on its banking app.
Alchemy Pay Partners With Worldpay to Enhance On & Off-Ramp Payments
Alchemy Pay has entered into a strategic partnership with Worldpay acquirer to enhance its fiat-crypto payment gateway with credit and debit card functionality.
OpenAI Adopts Preparedness Framework to Mitigate AI Risks
The Preparedness Framework by OpenAI aims to track, evaluate, and forecast risks posed by increasingly powerful AI models to enhance a systemic approach to protection.
7RCC Applies for ESG-Focused Spot Bitcoin ETF
Crypto firm 7RCC applied for an ESG-focused spot Bitcoin ETF that will include 80% Bitcoin and 20% Carbon Credits Futures with the US SEC.
China and Singapore to Use E-Yuan for Tourist Spending in Cross-Border CBDC Pilot
China’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – e-yuan – will be now used for cross-border payments between China and Singapore, facilitating tourist spending between the two countries.
Coinbase Introduces Project Diamond to Enter the Abu Dhabi Global Market Sandbox
Coinbase rolled out a smart contract-powered platform Project Diamond designed for institutions to seamlessly create, buy, and sell digitally native assets.
UK Regulator Proposes Cap on Mastercard, Visa Interchange Fees
A proposed cap on cross-border interchange fees charged by Visa and Mastercard aims to avoid businesses overpaying after Brexit eliminated fee limitations applied in the EU.
El Salvador Expects to Fully Sell Out Bitcoin Freedom Visa by The End of 2023
Bitcoin Freedom Visa, a citizenship-by-donation program introduced by the government of El Salvador on Dec. 7, has received hundreds of inquiries since its launch.
How AI Redefines Travel Experience
Travel volumes returned to pre-pandemic levels this year despite rising living costs. For travel industry enterprises, it means no longer worrying about demand and starting to implement innovations. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most promising technologies of today that may redefine the travel experience for all stakeholders.
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