Elon Musk Confirms Starlink Is Inactive in India After Device Seizures
Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, is not operational in India, Musk confirmed late Tuesday. His statement came after Indian authorities seized two devices bearing the Starlink logo in recent…
Binance.US Targets Early 2025 for Resumption of USD Services
Binance.US, the American subsidiary of the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, is gearing up to reinstate US dollar services by early 2025, as stated by interim CEO Norman Reed. This announcement…
Qualcomm’s Nuvia Deal Could Save $1.4 Billion Annually in Arm Fees
Qualcomm projected it could save up to $1.4 billion annually in payments to Arm by acquiring startup Nuvia, according to internal documents revealed in a Delaware federal court trial. Qualcomm…
Threads Lets Users Share Media with Credit to Original Creators
Threads is rolling out a new “Use media” feature that lets users reshare photos and videos with their own captions while crediting the original creator. Announced by Instagram head Adam…
Judge Declines to Halt Coinbase’s wBTC Delisting Amid Justin Sun Controversy
In a recent virtual hearing at the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín ruled against issuing a temporary restraining order that would prevent…
Apple Abandons Plans for iPhone Hardware Subscription Service
Apple is no longer pursuing a hardware subscription service for its iPhones, according to a report from Bloomberg. Initially envisioned in 2022, the service aimed to let users upgrade to…
Crypto Advocacy Group Urges SEC to Reassess Investigations and Lawsuits with New Administration
A prominent crypto advocacy organization, the Digital Chamber’s Token Alliance, has called on the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to undertake a comprehensive review of all crypto-related investigations,…
Kakao Mobility Fined $10.5 Million for Restricting Rivals on Taxi App
Kakao Mobility, the ride-hailing subsidiary of Korean tech giant Kakao, has been fined $10.5 million (KRW 15.1 billion) by South Korea’s antitrust watchdog, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC), for…
BlackRock Reignites Debate on Bitcoin’s 21 Million Cap with Uncertainty Disclaimer
The long-standing certainty around Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap has been called into question following a recent explainer video by BlackRock. In the video, while reaffirming Bitcoin’s status as a…
SEGWAY Powersports Hits Major Milestone: 100,000th ORV Roll-Off, Launching the Super Villain SX20T into Mass Production
December 20, 2024 – Segway Powersports has reached a significant milestone with the roll-off of its 100,000th off-road vehicle (ORV), marking a key moment in the brand’s rapid ascent within…
Celebrate Christmas with Exciting Games from Indonesian Developers
[Jakarta, 20 Desember 2024] – This Christmas season, gamers worldwide can dive into an array of innovative and entertaining games from talented Indonesian developers. Thanks to the support of the…
Honda and Nissan in Talks to Join Forces Against Competitors
Honda and Nissan are exploring a merger that could reshape the global automotive landscape. According to Nikkei, the two Japanese automakers are in talks to consolidate under a new holding…
Japan’s Kioxia Valued at $5.8 Billion After IPO Surge
Shares of Kioxia Corporation surged 14% on their debut Wednesday, valuing the Japan-based memory chipmaker at approximately 890 billion yen ($5.8 billion). Backed by Bain Capital, the company’s initial public…
South Korean Lawmaker Faces Six Months in Prison for Concealing Crypto Assets
Kim Nam-kuk, a member of South Korea’s National Assembly, is under scrutiny and could face a six-month prison sentence for allegedly failing to report his complete cryptocurrency holdings to the…
Look Around Now Available on Apple Maps Web Beta
Apple’s Look Around feature, its answer to Google Street View, is now accessible via Apple Maps on the web. This functionality allows users to explore cities with interactive, 360-degree imagery.…
Deutsche Bank Develops Layer-2 Blockchain on Ethereum
Deutsche Bank, Germany’s most prominent financial institution, is reportedly advancing its blockchain initiatives by developing a layer-2 (L2) blockchain solution on Ethereum, employing ZKsync technology. This development is designed to…
Salesforce Boosts AI Sales Team with 2,000 New Hires
Salesforce, the cloud software leader, announced plans to hire 2,000 sales representatives to focus on its growing portfolio of AI products. This decision, shared by CEO Marc Benioff during a…
SoundCloud Launches Affordable Plan for Artists
SoundCloud has introduced a budget-friendly subscription tier for artists, aiming to lower the barrier for musicians to access professional tools and global distribution. The new plan, named Artist, is priced…
Senators Push Biden for 90-Day Extension on TikTok Sale Deadline
Democratic Senator Ed Markey and Republican Senator Rand Paul have called on President Joe Biden to extend by 90 days the January 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok’s…
Alaska Governor Requests Trump Administration to Lift Restrictions on Resource Development
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is setting his expectations high with the incoming Trump administration, urging for significant policy shifts that would enhance oil and gas exploration, particularly in the Arctic…