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Blockchain & Crypto

Terraform Labs Cites Ripple Ruling to Back Its Case, SEC Hints at Appeal

The SEC may appeal the court ruling in Ripple’s case after all, as other crypto firms such as Terraform Labs wish to use the legal precedent for their benefit

Blockchain & Crypto

Transactions With Digital Yuan Hit $250 Billion

In China, the total volume of transactions using digital yuan exceeded the $250 billion mark.

Society & Lifestyle

Apple Considers Removing Messaging Services from UK

The media reports that Apple has taken a position of radical rejection of updates to the Investigatory Powers Act, which was proposed by the British government.

Blockchain & Crypto

US House Republicans Revise Crypto Oversight Bill

In an attempt to address the pressing need for adequate regulations in the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency and digital assets, US House Republicans unveiled a revised Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act. The bill, introduced by the House Committees on Agriculture and Financial Services, aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework […]

Blockchain & Crypto

Africa-Focused DeFi Platform Releases Testnet

The new DeFi platform Mara, which focuses on Africa, is launching an Ethereum-compatible testnet for developers in Nigeria and across the continent

Science & Technology

OpenAI Supports Requiring Licenses for Advanced AI Systems

The memorandum on internal policy prepared by OpenAI indicates that this company supports the idea of mandatory licensing of the activities of firms that intend to develop advanced artificial intelligence systems.

Finance & Economics

JPMorgan Fund Bets Asia Chip Stocks

The $1.4 billion fund, which is currently managed by JPMorgan Asset Management, is betting on shares of Asian companies whose activities are related to the supply of chips and which are trying to catch up with their American counterparts.

Fintech & Ecommerce

TikTok Partners With Atome for Malaysia E-Commerce

TikTok’s e-commerce unit announced that it has reached an agreement on a partnership with the fintech platform Atome, which is part of the ownership structure of Advance Intelligence Group.

Fintech & Ecommerce

UK Regulator to Roll Out Isolated Environment for Testing Financial Apps

The Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (FCA) intends in the foreseeable future to provide companies with access to an isolated technological environment in which firms will be able to test the functioning of their digital products at an early stage of development.

Finance & Economics

Myanmar Shadow Government to Launch Neobank to Finance Fight Against Military Junta

The shadow government of Myanmar, the National Unity Government (NUG), plans to create a neobank, whose activities will be carried out on the Polygon platform.

Science & Technology

Microsoft Gives Out Free Cybersecurity Tools

Microsoft has started offering free cybersecurity tools to government and commercial customers.

Finance & Economics

Mizuho to Create Fund to Support Japanese Tech Startups

Mizuho Financial Group announced plans to create a debt fund that will focus on supporting Japanese startups operating in the technology sector.

Science & Technology

Apple Reportedly Works On AI Tools

The media reports that Apple is currently actively developing artificial intelligence tools.

Society & Lifestyle

Netflix Reduces Availability of Ad-Free Plan

Netflix announced a restriction on the availability of the cheapest monthly tariff plan, which provides for the absence of advertising.

Finance & Economics

Citi Rolls Out Working Capital Loans

Citi announced its intention to meet the working capital needs of commercial clients as part of its activities.

Finance & Economics

Fed Fines Deutsche Bank

The Federal Reserve System fined Deutsche Bank $186 million.