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Nvidia Finalizes $700 Million Acquisition of AI Startup Run:ai
Nvidia has officially completed its $700 million acquisition of Israeli startup Run:ai, a company that helps developers optimize AI hardware infrastructure. The deal faced months of regulatory scrutiny, including a…
MoonPay Gains Regulatory Approval Under EU’s MiCA Legislation in the Netherlands
MoonPay, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency payment sector, announced that it has received official licensing to operate as a regulated crypto business in the Netherlands. This approval aligns with…
Marvel Rivals Becomes a Holiday Hit on PC and Consoles
Marvel Rivals, the free-to-play superhero shooter developed by NetEase Inc. and Walt Disney Co., is making waves this holiday season. Released on December 5, the game has climbed to the…
Volkswagen Data Leak Exposed Location Data for 800,000 Electric Cars
For several months, the personal data and precise locations of 800,000 electric vehicles (EVs) from Volkswagen and its associated brands were publicly accessible online due to a significant data leak.…
Vietnamese Authorities Thwart $1 Million Crypto Scam, Safeguard 300 Potential Investors
The Hanoi City Police Department in Vietnam recently intervened to prevent a significant cryptocurrency scam that threatened to ensnare 300 potential victims. The scam, orchestrated by a company known as…
US Treasury Says China-Linked Hackers Breached Systems in Cyberattack
Hackers linked to the Chinese government breached the US Treasury Department using vulnerabilities in third-party remote management software, marking a significant security incident. As reported by The New York Times,…
China Plans World’s Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet
China has greenlit the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau, setting the stage for a colossal infrastructure project that promises economic…
Malaysia’s Securities Commission Halts Bybit’s Operations
The Securities Commission (SC) of Malaysia has ordered cryptocurrency exchange Bybit to cease its operations in the country, citing violations related to running an unregistered digital asset exchange (DAX). The…
Hong Kong Considers Incorporating Bitcoin into National Reserves
In a move that could redefine Hong Kong’s financial strategy, Legislator Wu Jiexhuang has proposed leveraging the “one country, two systems” policy to integrate Bitcoin into the special administrative region’s…
Hong Kong Start-Up Pons.ai Brings Personalised Avatars to Corporate Events
A Hong Kong-based start-up is bringing generative AI to corporate events with a novel approach: personalised avatars. Pons.ai, operating from the government-funded Science Park, offers an AI photo booth platform…
China Implements Stricter Forex Controls Targeting Cryptocurrency Transactions
China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange recently unveiled stringent regulations aimed at bolstering the scrutiny of financial transactions that include cryptocurrency dealings. These measures compel banks to identify and report…
Tether Transfers $780 Million Worth of Bitcoin to Its Reserve in Largest Allocation Since March
Stablecoin issuer Tether has significantly bolstered its Bitcoin reserves, making its largest transfer since March by moving nearly $780 million worth of Bitcoin into its corporate holdings. On December 30,…
Li Auto Expands Vision to Include AI and Robotics
Li Auto, a leading Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker often compared to Tesla, is making a bold pivot toward artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. According to founder and CEO Li…
US Healthcare Sector Faces Potentially Costly Cybersecurity Overhaul
Healthcare providers across the United States may soon face stricter cybersecurity requirements as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) unveils proposals aimed at combating ransomware and data breaches…
Potential Ether Rally in Q1 2025 Faces Mixed Analyst Views
Ether may be poised for a significant rally in the first quarter of 2025, a pattern observed in past cycles following U.S. elections and Bitcoin halving events. Historical data from…
YouTube is Testing a Floating Play Something Button to Pick Videos For You
YouTube is testing a floating “Play Something” button that picks a random video for users. Spotted by 9to5Google in the Android app, the feature resembles Google’s “I’m Feeling Lucky” button…
Seoul Semiconductor Wins German Court Case Against Signify
A German court has mandated the recall and destruction of certain products from Signify, a Netherlands-based lighting manufacturer, for infringing patents held by South Korea’s Seoul Semiconductor. The ruling, announced…
Judge Sets Sentencing for Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez, Delays Wife’s Trial to February
Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is set to be sentenced on corruption charges at the end of January, as U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein in Manhattan has rejected…
Nvidia Is Betting Big on Robotics, and Jetson Thor Is Its Next Move
Nvidia is leaning into robotics as it looks to expand beyond its dominant AI chip business. The company plans to launch Jetson Thor, a new compact computer designed for humanoid…
Tesla Explores HBM4 Chips from Samsung and SK Hynix for Its Dojo Supercomputer
Tesla is diving into the next frontier of AI hardware, exploring HBM4 memory chips from South Korean giants Samsung and SK Hynix to supercharge its custom-built Dojo supercomputer. According to…