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Xiaomi Requests India to Retract Report Alleging Flipkart Collusion
Xiaomi has requested that India’s antitrust body, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), recall its report on Walmart’s Flipkart, claiming it contains sensitive commercial data, according to two sources familiar…
Nucleus Founder Expresses Interest in Acquiring 23andMe
Nucleus Genomics, a relatively obscure genomics company, has announced its interest in acquiring 23andMe, following a challenging week for the genetic-testing pioneer. Kian Sadeghi, founder of New York-based Nucleus, revealed…
Taiwan Accuses China of Being the Real Hackers Amid Cyber Allegations
Taiwan’s government has dismissed China’s accusations that it is responsible for cyberattacks, asserting instead that China is the true perpetrator of global hacking activities. Senior Taiwanese officials responded on Tuesday…
Kamala Harris Leading in 4 of 6 Swing States on Polymarket
As the 2024 United States presidential election approaches, Vice President Kamala Harris has gained significant momentum in four out of six key swing states on the prediction platform Polymarket. Harris…
Australia to Require Crypto Firms to Hold Financial Services Licenses
Australian regulators are reportedly preparing new guidance that will require cryptocurrency exchanges to obtain financial services licenses. This move aims to extend licensing requirements beyond the current regulations governing digital…
OpenAI Prepares to Ditch Iconic Logo in Upcoming Rebrand
OpenAI is reportedly considering a significant rebranding, including a new logo that has drawn mixed reactions from employees. According to Fortune, the proposed logo, a stark black “O” or ring,…
Vietnam and U.S. Companies Agree on Energy, AI, and Data Center Deals
Vietnamese and U.S. companies have entered into several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) aimed at boosting collaboration in energy, artificial intelligence, and data center development, according to the Vietnamese government on…
Gold Hits New All-Time High as Bitcoin Rallies to September High Above $64K
The price of gold has reached unprecedented heights following a recent interest rate cut by the United States Federal Reserve, prompting crypto analysts to speculate on when Bitcoin might experience…
OpenSea Users Claim NFTs are Securities in Proposed Class Action Lawsuit
Two users of the NFT marketplace OpenSea have initiated a proposed class-action lawsuit in the United States, alleging that the platform sells unregistered securities contracts. Anthony Shnayderman and Itai Bronshtein…
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Addresses Concerns Over cbBTC Service Terms
Coinbase‘s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, has directly addressed concerns and speculation surrounding the user terms of service for Coinbase’s newly launched cbBTC Wrapped Bitcoin product. Grewal confirmed that Coinbase…
China urges vigilance over alleged Taiwanese cyberattacks
China’s national security ministry has accused a Taiwanese hacking group, Anonymous 64, of conducting cyberattacks against targets in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. In a blog post on Monday,…
Ethereum Investor Nets $131.7 Million Profit with Long-Term Hold Strategy
An Ethereum investor has realized a staggering profit of $131.72 million by maintaining their investment through the volatile market conditions of the past two years, exemplifying the benefits of the…
Emerging African Economies Poised to Become Leaders in Digital Asset Adoption
Emerging economies across Africa, particularly South Africa, are being recognized for their potential to become central hubs for digital asset operations. According to Ben Caselin, Chief Marketing Officer of VALR,…
Meta’s Appeal Fails in Kenyan Court, Content Moderators Continue Fight
Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has lost a key appeal in Kenya, allowing a lawsuit filed by content moderators to proceed. The Kenyan labor court ruled that Meta could be sued…
IMF Introduces REDI Framework to Boost Global CBDC Adoption
Staff members at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have released a detailed guide aimed at policymakers and banking institutions on accelerating the adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) worldwide.…
Crypto Marketing Expert Emphasizes Importance of Skepticism in Cryptocurrency Promotion
Amanda Cassatt, founder of Web3 marketing firm Serotonin, emphasizes the necessity of skepticism and thorough personal research for investors navigating the burgeoning cryptocurrency market. Speaking at Token2049 in Singapore, Cassatt…
Elon Musk’s X Complies with Brazil’s Supreme Court Demands
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has reportedly reversed its stance and complied with key demands from Brazil’s Supreme Court following a weeks-long standoff. The conflict began when Justice Alexandre…
Harris Challenges Trump to Second Debate, Cites Avoidance Tactics
Vice President Kamala Harris has issued a fresh challenge to her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, urging him to commit to a second debate before the November presidential election. During a…
Indian Startup Physics Wallah Raises $210 Million and Achieves $2.8 Billion Valuation
Indian ed-tech startup Physics Wallah secured a $2.8 billion valuation following a $210 million funding round, the company revealed on Friday. The round was led by Hornbill Capital, with Lightspeed…
Jony Ive Teams with OpenAI’s Altman on AI Hardware Project
Former Apple designer Jony Ive has confirmed his involvement in a mysterious AI hardware project in collaboration with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. This partnership, which had been the subject…