Japanese Public Firm Metaplanet Buys Another $2.5M of Bitcoin
Metaplanet, a publicly-listed investment and consulting firm in Japan, is significantly increasing its Bitcoin holdings despite a recent dip in BTC prices, injecting additional capital to purchase the cryptocurrency. Latest…
Canada to Sanction LiquiTrade for Securities Act Violation
A panel established by the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has found LiquiTrade guilty of operating an illegal exchange in Canada. Violation of Canada’s Securities Act LiquiTrade’s Latoken crypto exchange…
Boeing to Plead Guilty in DOJ Probe Over Deadly 737 MAX Crashes, Faces Fine
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to charges of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government following two fatal 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 that resulted in the deaths…
Coinbase-Posing Scammers Steal $1.7M from a User Amid a String of Attacks
At least three Coinbase users and one additional crypto user have reported being targeted by scammers impersonating Coinbase representatives in the past week, with one victim losing a staggering $1.7…
Shanghai Releases China’s First Guidelines for Humanoid Robots
Shanghai has made a groundbreaking move by publishing China’s first set of governance guidelines for humanoid robots. These new rules aim to ensure that humanoid robots are safe and respectful…
World Renowned Calligrapher Wang Houtang Showcases “Kung Fu Ink” Martial Arts Exhibition At Ethan Cohen Art Center
Renowned martial arts calligrapher Wang Houtang launched his “Kung Fu Ink” calligraphy exhibition, which ran from June 1 to 30, 2024, from 3 PM to 5 PM at the Ethan…
Germany Transfers $80M in BTC, Vitalik Donates 100 ETH, and Other Highlights
The German government has made another significant transfer of Bitcoin, moving 1,400 BTC—worth $80 million at current prices—in its latest string of Bitcoin movements. On July 6, a wallet address…
$1M Bug Bounty for Solana Firedancer Client Goes Live This Week
Solana developers will soon have the opportunity to earn up to $1 million by identifying bugs in the upcoming “Firedancer” independent validator client. The bug bounty program begins on Wednesday,…
Echo Spot Returns: Amazon’s Improved Smart Alarm Clock Now Available
Amazon has reintroduced its Echo Spot smart alarm clock, reviving the product ahead of the Prime Day shopping event. Priced at $79.99, with a special offer of $44.99 for Prime…
Taiwan’s Central Bank Announces No Set Timetable for Digital Currency Launch
Taiwan’s central bank announced on Sunday that there is no set timetable for the launch of a digital currency, emphasizing the “huge and complex” nature of the undertaking. Despite this,…
Samsung Electronics Workers Strike Amid Rising Union Influence in South Korea
Samsung Electronics employees commenced a three-day strike on Monday, demanding higher wages and better working conditions. This move marks the latest effort by the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) to…
Pirobloc drives electrification in industrial heating, leading the way in sustainable process solutions
Pirobloc, a global leader in industrial heating solutions, continues to lead the charge in promoting sustainable and efficient industrial processes with its advanced electric thermal oil heaters. As industries increasingly…
EU Mandates Speed Limiters on New Cars to Boost Road Safety
The European Union has declared that all new cars will be required to have speed limiters starting from July 7, Sunday. This regulation will not affect the UK but will…
Spain’s climate change risk aids Madrid VC Seaya in closing €300M fund
According to a recent Dealroom report on the Spanish tech ecosystem, the combined enterprise value of Spanish startups surpassed €100 billion in 2023. This milestone signifies a burgeoning tech landscape…
Positive Outlook for Chinese AI Market Amid Western Scrutiny
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) sector showcased its determination and innovation this week at a significant fair in Shanghai, signaling confidence in overcoming Western-imposed restrictions. The event saw companies unveiling advanced…
Apple Approves Epic’s EU iOS App Store with Conditions
The Epic Games Store app for EU iPhones has successfully passed Apple’s notarization process, moving the alternative app store closer to selling apps directly to iOS users outside of Apple’s…
BYD’s Significant EV Price Cuts in Thailand Ignite Controversy; Prime Minister Demands Clarification
Thailand’s consumer protection agency has launched an investigation into BYD dealerships following numerous complaints from consumers about aggressive discounting tactics that have left many buyers feeling they overpaid for their…
Malaysia and Indonesia Emerge as Key Beneficiaries in ASEAN Amid Data Center Boom
Malaysia and Indonesia are emerging as prime beneficiaries in ASEAN from strong global demand growth for new data centers amid AI proliferation, according to research house CGS-International. The increasing data…
YouTube Unveils Tool to Remove Copyrighted Music Without Affecting Other Audio
YouTube introduced an updated eraser tool on July 4, Thursday, that enables creators to remove copyrighted music from their videos while preserving other audio elements like dialogue and sound effects.…
Google launches the Gemini AI side panel for Gmail on iOS and Android
Google has announced a significant update to its Gmail service that will benefit all users, from office workers to top executives. This new feature introduces the AI-powered Gemini side panel…