SEC Thailand Advances with Plans for Digital Token Trading Platform
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand is set to introduce a trading platform utilizing distributed ledger technology (DLT) specifically for securities firms to engage in digital token trading. According…
India Considers Adjusting Crypto Policies in Response to Global Adoption
In response to increasing cryptocurrency adoption by other nations, the Indian government is reassessing its regulatory stance on digital assets. India’s economic affairs secretary, Ajay Seth, highlighted the borderless nature…
India Welcomes DeepSeek AI Models onto Local Servers Amidst Tight Data Controls
India’s IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has expressed strong support for Chinese AI lab DeepSeek, announcing plans to host its large language models on domestic servers. This move marks a significant…
Instagram Unveils New Reels Analytics for Creators
Meta continues its pursuit of TikTok creators, particularly following the recent U.S. TikTok ban. Beyond offering substantial bonuses to TikTok creators for publishing Reels, Instagram has unveiled new tools to…
DeepSeek AI Model Triggers $1 Trillion Market Sell-Off After Trump’s AI Deal
A Chinese artificial intelligence startup’s latest AI model spooked markets Monday, leaving U.S. and European technology stocks on track for a $1 trillion wipeout, just a week after President Donald…
DeepSeek Stirs Debate in Silicon Valley with Groundbreaking AI Model
Since the release of DeepSeek’s open version of its reasoning model R1 earlier this week, the tech industry has been abuzz with strong opinions about the company’s achievement and its…
Bitpanda Becomes Second Crypto Firm to Secure MiCA License in Germany
Austrian fintech unicorn Bitpanda has become the latest cryptocurrency firm to secure a license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework. Bitpanda announced on January 27 that…
RedNote Sees Massive Decline in U.S. Users After TikTok Ban Delay
As the U.S. TikTok ban loomed, many U.S. users flocked to RedNote, a Chinese app that offered a similar experience to TikTok. The app, which is listed in the U.S.…
Threads Tests Ads in U.S. and Japan for User Feedback
Meta’s Threads, a direct rival to X, announced on Friday that it is now testing ads with select brands in the U.S. and Japan. Instagram head Adam Mosseri emphasized that…
Tata Acquires 60% Stake in Pegatron’s Indian Operations
Tata Electronics has acquired a 60% controlling stake in the Indian arm of Apple assembly partner Pegatron as the conglomerate expands its iPhone-manufacturing capacity in the country. Pegatron’s Role in…
Google Unveils New App to Decode Doctor’s Handwriting at Annual India Event
Google has announced a new initiative to tackle the long-standing issue of deciphering handwritten doctor’s notes. This revelation came during the company’s annual “Google for India” event, which showcases a…
Chinese Hacking Group PlushDemon Exploits VPN Website in Espionage Attack
In a sophisticated cyberespionage operation, the Chinese hacking group PlushDemon has compromised the website of South Korean VPN provider IPany, distributing malware to unsuspecting users. ESET, a leading cybersecurity firm,…
Nvidia Overtakes Apple to Regain Title of Most Valuable Company
Nvidia has reclaimed its position as the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, surpassing Apple in market capitalization on Tuesday. At the close of trading, Nvidia’s market cap reached approximately…
Nintendo Unveils New ‘Super Smash Bros.’ Game for Switch 2
Nintendo is gearing up for a major release that promises to be a game-changer for its fans. The gaming giant has confirmed the development of a new “Super Smash Bros.”…
Samsung to Launch Galaxy S25 Slim Globally, Excludes U.S.
Samsung’s much-anticipated Galaxy S25 Slim will not be making its way to the United States, as confirmed by recent reports. The tech giant is set to unveil this new model…
Google Strengthens XR Ambitions with $250 Million HTC Acquisition
Google has announced its strategic acquisition of a segment of HTC’s extended reality (XR) business for $250 million. This move marks a significant step in Google’s efforts to enhance its…
DeepSeek’s Open AI Models Stir Interest with Ingenious Domain Redirection
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab, has captivated AI enthusiasts by releasing the open version of its DeepSeek-R1 model, outperforming OpenAI’s o1 on specific benchmarks. Ananay Arora, a software engineer, creatively…
Indonesia Fines Google $12.6 Million for Antitrust Violations Over Payment System
Indonesia‘s antitrust agency, the KPPU, has imposed a significant fine on Google, amounting to 202.5 billion Rupiahs, equivalent to $12.6 million. The fine addresses Google’s monopolistic practices concerning its payment…
DeepSeek’s R1 Model Challenges OpenAI with Superior Performance and Affordability
DeepSeek, a prominent Chinese AI lab, has unveiled its latest reasoning model, R1, which claims to outperform OpenAI‘s o1 on select AI benchmarks. The release of R1 marks a significant…
Honor CEO George Zhao Steps Down, Successor Named
George Zhao, the chief executive of the Chinese smartphone firm Honor, has announced his resignation due to personal reasons. He described the decision as “the most difficult decision” he has…