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Society & Lifestyle

Chinese Authorities Investigate Foxconn

The Chinese authorities are once again taking moves that can be described as measures within the framework of the concept of unfriendly attitude towards business, having launched an investigation into the activities of Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group, one of Apple’s main partners and one of the largest employers in this country.

Science & Technology

Apple Invests $1B Annually Into AI Integration

Reportedly, the tech giant Apple aims to integrate generative artificial intelligence (AI) across its whole product line, spending about $1 billion per year on the technology upgrade.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Paytm Reports 32% Revenue Growth

Paytm Q2FY24 quarter earnings showed robust revenue growth led by higher subscription revenue and an uptick in the loan distribution business.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Citi Rolls Out New Travel and Expense Management System

Citi announces the launch of a new travel and expense management system for its corporate clients who reside in the United States.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Lloyd’s Reports Potential Global Consequences of Payments System Cyber Attack

Insurance marketplace Lloyd’s of London reported that in the event of a large-scale cyberattack on the systemic payment system, the global economy may face a consequence in the form of damage for $3.5 trillion.

Blockchain & Crypto

Binance Stikes New Fiat Partnership to Restore Euro Support

The crypto exchange signed agreements with a number of new regulated and authorized fiat partners after losing its previous partner PaySafe in September.

Finance & Economics

IMF Forecasts Increase in India’s Contribution to Global Economic Growth

The International Monetary Fund predicts that India’s contribution to global economic growth will increase over the next five years.

Finance & Economics

Global Exodus From Chinese National Equities Shows Growth

Foreign financial managers are leaving posts in some of their largest companies in China’s technology sector.

Finance & Economics

China Plans to Restrict Exports of Graphite

China plans to impose restrictions on the export of graphite, a mineral from the class of native elements, the importance of which in the sphere of production of batteries for electric vehicles is critical.

Finance & Economics

Metropolitan Commercial Bank to Pay Penalty of $15 Million

Metropolitan Commercial Bank (MCB) announced its agreement to pay a fine of $15 million after the completion of an investigation conducted by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS).

Science & Technology

WhatsApp to Allow Users to Have Multiple Accounts

WhatsApp has announced the launch of a new feature that will give users of this app the ability to log in to multiple accounts at the same time.

Science & Technology

Amazon, Microsoft and India Authorities to Fight Fraud

The e-commerce giant Amazon and Microsoft, one of the leaders of the global technology sector, reported on cooperation to ensure a high level of consumer protection from fraudulent methods involving the actions of an attacker on behalf of another person or any organization on an illegal basis.

Blockchain & Crypto

SEC Wants to Dismiss Charges Against Ripple CEO and Co-Founder

The SEC previously accused Ripple co-founder Christian Larsen and Chief Executive Officer Bradley Garlinghouse of misleading investors on a $1B XRP sale.

Finance & Economics

China Injects Record Cash to Sustain Low Rates

Record cash infusion can help rates in China to remain low, motivating lenders to support a higher issuance of government bonds and make more loans to clients.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Stripe Checkout Becomes Embedded

Stripe Checkout solution can now be embedded into any website, facilitating the online shopping process for both end customers and merchants.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard and Remitly Integrate Solutions to Expand Remittance Access

With the new integration of Send and Cross-Border Services by Mastercard, the Remitly platform will offer its customers more choices in remittance methods.