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Science & Technology

US Lawmaker Urges Investigation Into China’s Chipmaker SMIC

Michael McCaul, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, urged US Commerce Department agents to visit the production sites of China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) and check whether this company is involved in making chips for Huawei Technologies.

News

South Korea Fines Meta

South Korea has ordered Meta Platforms to pay a fine of 21.62 billion won ($15.67 million).

News

Hong Kong Unveils Rules for Responsible AI Use

The Hong Kong government has unveiled its first guidelines on the practice of responsible use of artificial intelligence and embraced blockchain, as local regulators seek to stay ahead of the pace of the technological revolution, which is likely to disrupt financial services.

Society & Lifestyle

US FTC Says Marriott to Boost Security to Settle Data Breach Charges

The United States Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday, October 9, said it would require Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to implement an information security program to settle charges related to multiple data breaches recorded between 2014 and 2020.

News

Appeals Centre to Rule Over Social Media Disputes in EU

A new appeals body Appeals Centre Europe has been established to review policy violation complaints related to major social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

Science & Technology

US Judge Orders Google to Open Up App Store

On Monday, October 7, a US judge ordered Google to overhaul its mobile app business to provide users of devices powered by the Android operating system with more options to download the mentioned digital products and pay for transactions within them.

Finance & Economics

Tensions Rise Between UK Banks and Tech Companies

Currently, in the United Kingdom, there is an increase in tension between banks and technology companies specializing in the implementation of activities in the social media area, in the context of the question of which party should be responsible for paying compensation to people who have become victims of fraudulent crimes in the Internet space.

Science & Technology

Texas Sues TikTok

The US state of Texas has sued TikTok, accusing this virtual platform of involvement in the practice of violating the system of norms on ensuring the privacy of children in the digital environment.

Fintech & Ecommerce

UK Financial Regulator Fines Starling Bank

In the United Kingdom, the financial regulator fined local digital lender Starling Bank for 29 million pounds ($38.5 million).

News

CZ Pledges More Tech Investment Upon US Custody Release

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the former CEO of Binance, is out of prison and vows to increase his investment in technology sectors such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology.

News

Visa and Mastercard Allegedly Spend Millions to Block Competition

Critics from the government watchdog argue that the Visa-Mastercard duopoly burdens businesses and customers with high fees.

Articles

Fintech Legal Compliance: Key Regulations and How to Meet Them

Navigating the legal landscape in the fintech industry can be complex, given the rapid pace of technological advancements and the stringent regulations designed to protect consumers and ensure fair market practices. For businesses operating in this dynamic sector, understanding and adhering to the myriad of legal requirements is crucial for success and sustainability. This article […]

News

SEC Seeks to Sanction Elon Musk

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a federal judge to sanction Elon Musk if the billionaire continues to violate a court order to testify about his acquisition of the social media platform Twitter, currently named X, in 2022.

Science & Technology

EU Court Confirms Qualcomm’s Fine

The European second-top court on Wednesday, September 18, basically confirmed the EU antitrust fine against the US chip manufacturer Qualcomm.

News

India Accuses Amazon and Flipkart in Violation of Competition Laws

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has conducted antitrust investigations, concluding that Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart repeatedly violated local antitrust laws, while Samsung and Xiaomi colluded with them.

News

Meta Resumes AI Training in UK

After a lengthy pause caused by regulatory hurdles, Meta will begin training its AI models using public content shared by adult UK citizens on Facebook and Instagram.