Malaysia Celebrates Its Second Unicorn: Biotech Giant ALPS Global Holdings Bhd Sets Sights on NASDAQ
Malaysia has marked an achievement as ALPS Global Holding Bhd (ALPS) reaches unicorn status, according to Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Chang Lih Kang. This makes ALPS the country’s…
China Trade Fears Trigger $500 Billion Loss in Chip Stocks
The semiconductor industry faced a significant setback on Wednesday, losing over $500 billion in stock market value. This marks the worst session for the sector since 2020, triggered by reports…
CrowdStrike Meltdown Forces Microsoft to Launch Emergency Windows Repair Tool
On a disruptive Friday, 8.5 million Windows devices were brought to a standstill by a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. This update precipitated widespread system crashes, commonly known as…
X is Testing a New Feature to Block Links in Replies to Tackle Spam
X, formerly known as Twitter, is developing a feature aimed at reducing spam by allowing users to block links in replies to their posts, Engadget discovered. This update, revealed by…
Maly Marketing Celebrates Over 20 Years of Marketing Excellence
Maly Marketing proudly celebrates over two decades of delivering outstanding marketing solutions. Founded by Steve Maly in 2004, the agency has grown to manage over $20 million in annual advertising…
FD Capital Launches FP&A Recruitment Team
A Financial Planning & Analysis professional is responsible for budgeting, forecasting and analysis. FP&A professionals are responsible for providing insights into the financial health of the company, identifying trends, and…
Illicit Chip Flows to Russia Decline, But China and Hong Kong Persist as Key Transshipment Hubs
Semiconductors and other restricted goods shipped through China and Hong Kong to support Russia’s war efforts have decreased by a fifth this year, according to previously undisclosed U.S. Commerce Department…
Byju’s Founder Confronts Crisis Amid Ed-Tech Giant’s Collapse
Byju Raveendran, an Indian mathematics whiz who rose from teacher to startup billionaire, is now facing his toughest challenge yet. His education technology company, Byju‘s, has seen its valuation plummet…
Amazon Prime Day Sets New U.S. Online Sales Record at $14.2 Billion
Amazon Prime Day has once again surpassed previous sales records, generating an unprecedented $14.2 billion in U.S. online sales during its 48-hour event, an increase of 11% from the prior…
Italian State-Owned Bank Tests Digital Bonds on Polygon Blockchain
Italy’s state-owned bank, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti SpA, in collaboration with the trillion-dollar investment bank Intesa Sanpaolo, has successfully completed a digital bond issuance valued at $27.2 million using the…
Investor Interest in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Remains High Despite Bleak Market Sentiment
Since its introduction, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has been a beacon for investors, consistently attracting significant inflows. Most notably, since last Monday, the fund has seen continued investor interest…
Microsoft’s AI-Powered Designer App Now Available on iOS and Android
Microsoft announced on Wednesday that its AI-powered Designer app is officially out of preview and available to all users on iOS and Android. The app, similar to Canva, allows users…
Kraken Custody Extends Services to UK and Australia
Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has officially announced the expansion of its Kraken Custody services to institutional clients in the United Kingdom and Australia. This strategic move marks Kraken Custody’s…
MUFG Executives to Take Pay Cuts Following Information Firewall Breach
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Japan’s largest banking group, has announced pay cuts for its CEO and five other executives following breaches of “firewall” regulations at its banking and securities…
TTT Models Poised to Revolutionize Generative AI Landscape
After years of dominance by transformers, the AI community is actively searching for new architectures to overcome their limitations. Transformers are central to models like OpenAI’s Sora, Anthropic’s Claude, Google’s…
Competitive Fee Reductions Emerge Among Upcoming Ether ETF Issuers
As the launch of several Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) approaches, competition among issuers is intensifying, with most opting to introduce temporary fee reductions or waivers. These strategic discounts are set…
Apple Vision Pro Unveils New Immersive Content Featuring NBA Stars, The Weeknd, and More
Apple has announced a fresh lineup of immersive video content for its Vision Pro headset, offering viewers a 180-degree viewing experience. This immersive content includes exclusive footage from the 2024…
Crypto Analysts Criticize OKX’s Departure from Nigeria
The exit of the cryptocurrency exchange OKX from Nigeria has sparked significant backlash among local cryptocurrency analysts and stakeholders. This move has raised concerns about the impact of the Nigerian…
Greek Government Set to Enforce Cryptocurrency Taxation by 2025
As reported by the Greek daily paper Ekathimerini on July 15, the Greek government is taking decisive steps to incorporate cryptocurrencies and digital assets into its national tax framework. This…
Ubisoft Pushes Back Mobile Releases for Rainbow Six and The Division
Ubisoft has announced delays for the mobile versions of its popular franchises, Rainbow Six and The Division, pushing their release until at least April 2025. This update was shared in…