China Slams EU Tariffs on Electric Vehicles, Pledges Defense of Its Industry
China has strongly criticized the European Union’s recent decision to impose tariffs on electric vehicle (EV) imports, labeling the move as unfair and pledging to take necessary steps to defend…
Vitalik Buterin’s Pluralistic Vision and Its Potential to Transform Blockchain Governance
Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has recently emphasized the significance of pluralistic philosophy in enhancing collaboration and decision-making across various sectors, including blockchain technology, social media, and local governance.…
German BaFin Regulator Intensifies Crackdown on Unauthorized Crypto ATMs
On August 20, Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) announced a significant enforcement action against cryptocurrency ATMs across the country. In a coordinated effort with the Federal Criminal Police Office,…
Opera One Expands to iOS with AI Features and Mobile Optimization
Opera has expanded its AI-driven web browser, Opera One, to iOS devices. Originally launched for desktop, Opera One focuses on generative AI features and is now available for users on…
Ikea Expands AI-Powered Drones to U.S. Warehouses
Ikea is advancing its technology in warehouse operations by introducing AI-upgraded stock-counting drones to the United States. The Swedish furniture giant announced that these autonomous drones will soon be deployed…
Google Expands AI Overviews Feature to Six New Countries
Google is expanding its AI Overviews feature, which summarizes complex questions at the top of traditional search results, to six additional countries: India, Japan, Mexico, Indonesia, Brazil, and the United…
UK Approves Amazon for Prime Air Drone Delivery Trial
Amazon is set to participate in a new trial in the United Kingdom to expand the use of drones for commercial deliveries. The country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced that…
Apple Opens Up NFC Access to Third-Party Developers
Apple is expanding access to its NFC (near field communication) capabilities, allowing third-party developers to integrate contactless payment and other NFC-based functionalities into their apps. Starting with the release of…
Apple Approves Spotify’s Request to Display Prices in EU iOS App
Spotify has announced that it will now display pricing information for its services within its app on Apple devices in the European Union, starting Wednesday, August 14. This change follows…
Crypto.com Secures Official Partnership with UEFA Champions League
Crypto.com has marked a significant milestone by becoming the first cryptocurrency platform to establish an exclusive partnership with the UEFA Champions League. This groundbreaking multiyear agreement positions the centralized crypto…
Samsung Sees Sales Increase as Athletes Use Foldable Phones for Podium Selfies
Samsung’s foldable Galaxy Z Flip6 smartphone has seen a notable increase in sales, attributed to the “victory selfies” taken by athletes on the podium at the Paris Olympics. As a…
Nothing’s New Phone 2a Plus Arrives in U.S. at $399 via Beta Program
Nothing’s $399 Phone 2a Plus is now available in the U.S. through a beta program. Announced on Wednesday, August 7, the budget-focused handset continues the London-based company’s trend of unique…
Telegram Poised to Drive Major Cryptocurrency Adoption, Says X10 CEO
Telegram, renowned as the third most downloaded messaging app globally, may be the catalyst for reaching the milestone of the first billion cryptocurrency users. Ruslan Fakhrutdinov, founder and CEO of…
NYC’s Weather Alert Drones Struggle with Spanish Announcements
New York City recently introduced a drone warning system to alert residents about hazardous weather conditions, but the system’s Spanish language capabilities have fallen short. On Wednesday, a resident recorded…
X Faces Court in Ireland for Using EU Data to Train Grok Without Consent
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched High Court proceedings against Elon Musk’s X, accusing the company of using European user data without proper consent to train its artificial intelligence…
Rossmann Cuts Ties with Tesla Over Musk’s Political Stance
European drugstore giant Rossmann announced on Tuesday it will no longer purchase Tesla’s electric vehicles for its fleet, effective immediately. This decision follows Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s public support for…
Nokia and Swisscom Begin Nationwide Drone Service Deployment
Nokia and Swisscom are set to deploy a drone service network across Switzerland to enhance emergency responses and infrastructure inspections, as announced in a joint statement on Thursday. Nokia, the…
Potential White Hat Hacker Involved in $9.8M ETH Exploit on Ronin Network
Ronin Network, a leading blockchain platform for gaming, reported a significant security breach resulting in the loss of approximately $9.8 million in Ether (ETH). This incident adds to a growing…
Euro Stablecoin Market Thrives Under New MiCA Regulations
The European Union’s comprehensive Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework is progressively being implemented, reshaping the landscape for digital assets across the region. The first phase of this regulatory framework,…
Europe’s Fourth-Largest Hedge Fund Invests Nearly $500M in Bitcoin ETFs, According to Filing
Capula Management, ranked as Europe’s fourth-largest hedge fund, has significantly invested in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), channeling nearly $500 million into this digital asset class, as revealed in recent public…