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Circle Achieves MiCA Compliance for USDC and EURC Stablecoins
Blockchain & Crypto

Circle Achieves MiCA Compliance for USDC and EURC Stablecoins

Circle has become the first stablecoin issuer to receive a French license for USDC and EURC to debut in the Union under one of the world’s most comprehensive regulatory regimes for digital assets – MiCA.

Fitness Revolution: How AI Boosts Your Workout Experience
Science & Technology

Fitness Revolution: How AI Boosts Your Workout Experience

The fitness industry is still adapting to consumers’ post-pandemic exercise routines. More and more people are substituting gyms with home workouts and live trainers with fitness apps. Even at a dedicated sports facility, some gym members choose innovative workout methods involving technology such as artificial intelligence (AI). Meanwhile, fitness app developers opt for AI to […]

Google & BlackRock to Develop New Solar Capacity in Taiwan
Science & Technology

Google & BlackRock to Develop New Solar Capacity in Taiwan

The 1-gigawatt pipeline of a new solar facility in Taiwan, co-developed by Google and BlackRock, can boost energy capacity and cut carbon emissions amid the artificial intelligence boom.

BlackRock to Acquire Preqin Data Group for $3.2B
Finance & Economics

BlackRock to Acquire Preqin Data Group for $3.2B

UK data firm Preqin will enhance BlackRock Aladdin tech business by combining data, research, and investment processes for fund managers.

Meta Faces EU Charges Over ‘Pay or Consent’ Policy
Science & Technology

Meta Faces EU Charges Over ‘Pay or Consent’ Policy

EU regulators believe Meta may leave its users no other viable option but to allow tracking their personal data for advertising purposes with its ‘pay or consent’ policy.

Samsara Eco Raises $65M Funding Round to Expand Its Plastic-Eating Enzymes
Science & Technology

Samsara Eco Raises $65M Funding Round to Expand Its Plastic-Eating Enzymes

Samsara Eco proprietary technology uses enzymes to disaggregate plastic waste into raw materials, which can eventually be transformed into the foundation for new products.

Embedded Finance Trends to Watch in 2024
Fintech & Ecommerce

Embedded Finance Trends to Watch in 2024

The global market for embedded finance is growing explosively, presenting numerous opportunities for industry players. At the same time, new technologies and market trends continuously change the embedded finance landscape. Here’s what you should know to navigate through the ever-evolving sector in 2024.

Gulf Edge & Google to Develop Sovereign Cloud Service in Thailand
Science & Technology

Gulf Edge & Google to Develop Sovereign Cloud Service in Thailand

Google Cloud and Gulf Edge are bound to deliver innovative AI-ready sovereign cloud services in Thailand in compliance with the country’s stringent data residency, security, and privacy requirements.

Bolivia Lifts Crypto Ban
Blockchain & Crypto

Bolivia Lifts Crypto Ban

After a four-year ban, Bolivia authorized crypto payments in the country.

99% of Businesses to Use AI for Financial Reporting by 2027: KPMG
Finance & Economics

99% of Businesses to Use AI for Financial Reporting by 2027: KPMG

Besides the nearly universal use of artificial intelligence in financial reporting, companies also expect auditors to increasingly use AI to drive more proactive and predictive evaluation.

ByteDance & Broadcom Work on Advanced AI Chip
Science & Technology

ByteDance & Broadcom Work on Advanced AI Chip

TikTok parent company, ByteDance, has partnered with American semiconductor and software provider Broadcom to develop a high-end AI chip, addressing the issues with U.S. export control.

Quant Mutual Fund Faces SEBI Front-Running Probe
Finance & Economics

Quant Mutual Fund Faces SEBI Front-Running Probe

India’s first dedicated, direct-to-investor mutual fund, Quant Mutual Fund, is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) over alleged front-running practices.

SumUp Partners Adyen to Speed Up Payouts for Global SMEs
Fintech & Ecommerce

SumUp Partners Adyen to Speed Up Payouts for Global SMEs

SumUp and Adyen established a strategic partnership to provide small and micro merchants in Europe and the UK with faster access to their money and full control over their finances.

Target to Roll Out AI Chatbots in US Stores This Summer
Fintech & Ecommerce

Target to Roll Out AI Chatbots in US Stores This Summer

American retail giant Target aims to facilitate internal operations in nearly 2,000 stores across the United States with a handy AI assistant called “Store Companion”.

Kaspersky Study Shows That 60% of Passwords Can Be Cracked in Under an Hour
Science & Technology

Kaspersky Study Shows That 60% of Passwords Can Be Cracked in Under an Hour

A fresh cybersecurity study from the Kaspersky team revealed alarming results—only 23% of passwords are strong enough, while 45% of real-world passwords could be cracked in less than a minute.

Singapore Ranks №1 Globally in GenAI Work Usage
Science & Technology

Singapore Ranks №1 Globally in GenAI Work Usage

About 60% of employees in Singapore use generative AI (GenAI) tools at work, the highest usage rate globally, alongside Hong Kong.

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