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Beijing Backs Integration of Self-Driving Cars in Ride-Hailing Services, State Media Reports

China’s capital, Beijing, is taking significant strides to support the integration of self-driving cars in online ride-hailing services, according to the official Beijing Daily. On Monday, the publication reported that…

KKR to Reduce Stake in Japan’s Kokusai Electric

Private equity firm KKR is planning to significantly reduce its stake in Kokusai Electric, a move that comes after a period of substantial growth for the Japanese chip equipment manufacturer’s…

German Gov’t Shifts Additional 3K BTC in 1 Hour

The German government has transferred over 3,000 Bitcoin since 11:11 am UTC, bringing the total BTC volume moved by the government over the last 24 hours to a five-figure amount.…

Tether CEO Advocates for Localized AI Models to Prevent Hacks

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of blockchain platform Tether, emphasizes that only localized AI models can ensure the protection of people’s privacy. He advocates for AI models that are executable locally, which…

Otoklix Partners with VinFast to Enhance EV Services in Indonesia During Energy Transition

VinFast, the pioneering Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has recently marked its entry into Indonesia by inaugurating a new dealership in the Jakarta suburb of Depok. This strategic move is…

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…

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…

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…