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Blockchain & Crypto

PayPal USD Now Available on Solana

PayPal’s stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), is now faster and cheaper to use as it debuts on the Solana blockchain.

Fintech & Ecommerce

BharatX to Enter Healthcare Finance Segment With Zenifi Acquisition

BNPL fintech startup BharatX, backed by Y-Combinator, is ready to expand its services in the healthcare segment with the new acquisition of Zenifi.

Science & Technology

Mistral AI Takes Aim at US Market

Mistral AI, a French startup launched last year that positions itself as a competitor to OpenAI, specializes in developing artificial intelligence tools adapted for use by European consumers, but already has plans to wide operations in the United States market.

Science & Technology

Rows Raises $8.7 Million

Rows reported that it managed to raise 8 million euros (about $8.7 million).

Science & Technology

OpenAI Creates Oversight Team

OpenAI on Tuesday, May 28, announced the creation of a safety and security committee in the structure of this company.

Finance & Economics

Researchers Say About Advantage of Hong Kong’s Offshore Position for China

Leading Chinese researchers advise Beijing to step up its efforts to raise large amounts of foreign investment by focusing on its role in the Asian supply chain and using Hong Kong’s offshore position for appropriate purposes.

Science & Technology

Apple’s iPhone Sales in China Demonstrate Growth

In China, a significant increase in sales of Apple’s iPhone smartphones was recorded in April.

Science & Technology

Central Banks Use Generative AI for Cybersecurity Praising Its Effectiveness

BIS report revealed that most of its central bank members are adopting generative AI to enhance their internal cybersecurity measures. Moreover, they see immediate results of such implementation.

Finance & Economics

Bank of Japan Signals Room for Interest Rate Hikes

Governor of the Bank of Japan Kazuo Ueda and his deputy said that after this Asian country shifted away from the 0% inflation norm, opportunities for a gradual increase in interest rates were formed.

Finance & Economics

China’s Wary Investors Demonstrate Interest in Ultra-Long-Term Special Government Bonds

The surge in interest in China’s ultra-long-term special government bonds, which are extremely rarely offered, has become evidence that investors are interested in the so-called safe-haven assets since they need at least some guarantees and some protection during a period of significant economic instability.

Finance & Economics

China’s Middle Class Concerns About Spending

According to the results of a study conducted by employees of the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, Chinese families who belong to the middle-class category continue to take a cautious approach in the context of their spending issues.

Science & Technology

China Creates $47.5 Billion Chip Fund

China has set up the largest investment fund in the history of this Asian country dedicated to the development of homegrown chips, which is especially important for Beijing at the current historical moment characterized by a high level of geopolitical tension.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Shaping Tomorrow’s Banking Landscape: 12th Edition Connected Banking Summit

On May 23rd, 2024, the Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg set the stage for a groundbreaking gathering as the 12th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Southern Africa Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024 convened over 300 global executives, experts, and leaders from the banking and financial services industry. This year’s summit, themed “Empowering Tomorrow’s Banking Digital Landscape: […]

Science & Technology

Startup xAI Raises $6 Billion

Startup xAI, which operates in the artificial intelligence industry, raised $6 billion in investment funds.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard and African Development Bank Group Collaborate to Provide Digital Identities

Mastercard and the African Development Bank Group have formed an alliance to provide access to critical services to 100 million people and businesses in Africa.

Blockchain & Crypto

Marathon Digital to Enhance Kenya’s Energy Sector Transformation

Bitcoin mining giant Marathon Digital Holdings will support energy utilization and optimize renewable energy projects across Kenya