Impact of Binance Crackdown on Nigeria’s Web3 Industry
The Nigerian government’s stringent actions against Binance executives are casting a long shadow over the country’s Web3 sector, leading to a significant withdrawal of investor interest and confidence. This chilling…
Game Emulators Now Available on iOS App Store Following Apple Policy Change
Apple’s recent relaxation of its App Store guidelines has opened the door for game emulators to make their debut on the iOS platform. Just a week after Apple’s policy shift,…
US urges South Korea to tighten export controls on China chips.
In the ever-intensifying global technological race, the United States is rallying its allies to stand firm against China’s ambitions in the semiconductor industry. Recent reports indicate that the Biden administration…
Extradition Efforts Underway as Fugitive Binance Executive Located in Kenya
The Nigerian Government is currently undertaking efforts to extradite Binance executive Nadeem Arjarwalla back from Kenya, where he reportedly fled after escaping custody. This development follows allegations of currency manipulation…
Google Announces Free Access to Magic Editor and Other AI Photo Tools
Google announced on Wednesday, March 10th its plans to make a slew of advanced photo-editing tools, previously exclusive or paid, free for all Google Photos users. Starting May 15, Google…
Singtel has dismissed the possibility of selling its Australian subsidiary, Optus.
Singapore – Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel), the leading telecom operator in Southeast Asia, has reaffirmed its stance on Wednesday, dismissing rumors of an imminent deal to divest its Australian subsidiary, Optus.…
Solana Sees Major Downturn with $440M Drop in Open Interest and 11% Price Fall
In the last 24 hours, Solana‘s market dynamics have shown significant volatility, reflective of broader cryptocurrency market trends. Open interest (OI) and Solana’s price have both experienced notable declines. Despite…
UK Ministers Consider Banning Smartphone Sales to the Youth
UK ministers are currently weighing the option of imposing a ban on the sale of smartphones to individuals under the age of 16. This proposal, which has surfaced amidst growing…
OpenAI to Open Its First Office in Asia, Located in Tokyo
OpenAI, the developer of the widely-used ChatGPT, is making significant strides in the Asian market with the establishment of its first office in Tokyo. This move signifies a strategic shift…
Bitcoin’s Decline Amid Iran-Israel Conflict Signals Caution for Global Markets
Bitcoin faced significant challenges in regaining momentum following its largest drop in over a year, mirroring a broader downturn across the cryptocurrency markets driven by increased geopolitical tensions in the…
Andy Jassy Voices Disappointment Over Failed Amazon-iRobot Acquisition
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has openly criticized regulatory actions against tech mergers, with particular focus on the halted acquisition of iRobot, known for its Roomba vacuum cleaners. Speaking to CNBC’s…
Luminance, a legal tech startup supported by Mike Lynch, secures $40 million in funding amid AI excitement.
In a significant move that highlights the burgeoning interest in artificial intelligence (AI) within the legal sector, Luminance, a pioneering legal technology firm, has successfully secured $40 million in Series…
Neurovalens Secures FDA Clearance for Anxiety Treatment Device
Neurovalens, a Belfast-based neurotech startup, has made headlines by securing FDA clearance for its pioneering noninvasive device designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), showcasing the potential of electrical stimulation…
Hailo raises $120M to compete with powerful Nvidia amid AI chip startup challenges
The artificial intelligence (AI) chip sector, once buoyed by an influx of venture capital and investor interest, is encountering a notable shift in its funding landscape. The dominance of industry…
Grayscale CEO Predicts Reduction in GBTC Fees as Bitcoin ETF Market Evolves
In a recent development that has caught the eye of the investment world, Grayscale‘s flagship Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), known for having the highest fees among U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs,…
Eco-Startups Are Opting for Treeless Toilet Paper
In recent years, a growing concern over the environmental impact of traditional toilet paper, which contributes to the deforestation of thousands of acres of Canadian forests annually, has led to…
Amazon gives startups free credits for Anthropic AI models.
In an ambitious move aimed at cementing its position in the burgeoning AI sector, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has significantly expanded its support for startups. By extending its cloud credits…
Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks to Overturn Conviction and Sentence Through Appeal
The legal team of Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has officially initiated the process to challenge his recent conviction and subsequent sentence. On April 11,…
Federal Government Emails Compromised in Microsoft Cyberattack
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has confirmed that Russian government-supported hackers, identified as “Midnight Blizzard” or APT29, have stolen emails from multiple U.S. federal agencies. This breach…
The SEC’s Legal Offensive Against Uniswap Marks a New Phase in DeFi Scrutiny
The unfolding legal drama between Uniswap Labs, the pioneering force behind the eponymous decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol based in Brooklyn, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) signals a…