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Society & Lifestyle

Big Tech Braces for European Union’s Clampdown on Anti-Competitive Practices

Big technology companies are preparing for the largest and most significant tightening clampdown on anti-competitive practices in the history of the European Union.

Science & Technology

China Reportedly Seeks Money to Drive Chipmaking

The media, citing persons who provided information on condition of anonymity, reported that China is currently seeking to raise funds in the amount of more than $40 billion to create a kind of investment base for the development of the local industry sector specializing in the production of chips and research in the relevant sphere.

Blockchain & Crypto

Swyftx Earn and Learn Platform Pays Aussies for Crypto Education

Australian crypto exchange Swyftx is going to reward customers learning about crypto scams through a new “Earn and Learn” education platform

Blockchain & Crypto

South Korean Bank to Launch a Joint Crypto Custody Project With BitGo

KEB Hana Bank and BitGo are preparing to offer joint digital asset custody services

Fintech & Ecommerce

NatWest Updates Payment Infrastructure With Low-Code Framework

NatWest has partnered with the Icon Payments Framework (IPF) to modernise its payments system in compliance with the new global ISO 20022 payment data message standards.

Finance & Economics

Kenyan President Showcases Africa as Climate Financing Opportunity

Kenyan President William Ruto opened the first climate summit in Africa, drawing hundreds of millions of dollars in climate financing pledges

Blockchain & Crypto

Nigeria Has The Most Crypto-Keen Population Globally

The findings from the global Web3 perception survey showed that 99% of Nigerians are more aware of Web3 and crypto concepts than people in major Western economies

Finance & Economics

International Grocery Chain Aldi Invests in Bigger Stores

The business of the international grocery store chain Aldi is in a state of growth in several directions.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Shopify Merchants to Avail Buy With Prime From Amazon

Integration of Buy with Prime into Shopify stores aims to increase shopper conversion by an average of 25%

Finance & Economics

Robinhood Reaches Agreement with U.S. Marshal Service to Repurchase Shares from Emergent Fidelity Technologies

Virtual brokerage company Robinhood has reached an agreement with the U.S. Marshal Service (USMS) to buy back shares of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Emergent Fidelity Technologies.

Blockchain & Crypto

Ripple Plans to Block SEC from Appealing Recent Crypto Court Ruling

Ripple plans to thwart attempts by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to appeal the landmark decision of the crypto court.

Blockchain & Crypto

London Stock Exchange Considers Entering Blockchain Market

One of the oldest stock exchanges in the world, based in London, will reportedly use a separate entity for its planned blockchain-based markets business

Fintech & Ecommerce

Apollo Global Management Reportedly Doubts in Investment in Brand Aggregator Perch

The media reported that the private company Apollo Global Management is currently reviewing its investment in the brand aggregator Amazon Perch.

Science & Technology

IBM and Salesforce Cooperate to Help Clients Adopt AI

IBM and Salesforce announced the beginning of a partnership in which these companies will assist businesses in the process of implementing artificial intelligence in the segments of activities related to customer interaction.

Science & Technology

Japanese Startup Rapidus to Challenge Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Japanese startup Rapidus, which receives support from the government of this country, announced the hiring of more than 200 people as part of efforts to create an ultra-modern chip manufacturing plant by 2027.

Science & Technology

Intel CEO Says About Good Prospects of Company

Intel Corporation Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger said that the company is currently on track to achieve indicators that are in line with forecasts for the third quarter.