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Middle East Contributes 7.5% to Global Cryptocurrency Transaction Volume
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has emerged as a significant player in the global cryptocurrency landscape, accounting for 7.5% of the world’s cryptocurrency transaction volume from July…
Google Maps Cracks Down on Businesses Posting Fake Reviews
Google Maps has ramped up its efforts to tackle fake reviews on its platform by introducing new restrictions and warnings for business profiles involved in such activity. Businesses that violate…
South Korea Levies Heavy Fine on Worldcoin for Personal Data Protection Violations
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has imposed a significant fine on the Worldcoin Foundation and its affiliate Tools For Humanity (TFH) for breaches of the country’s stringent personal…
China, South Korea, Taiwan Lead Global Chip Equipment Spending for 2025-2027
China, South Korea, and Taiwan are expected to lead semiconductor manufacturing investments between 2025 and 2027, according to estimates from global industry association SEMI. Semiconductor manufacturers are forecasted to spend…
Dubai Intensifies Regulatory Measures for Crypto Marketing
Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) is implementing stricter guidelines for the promotion of cryptocurrency investments within the country, marking a significant step towards enhancing investor protection and transparency in…
Disney+ Crackdown on Account Sharing Now in Effect in the US
Disney has announced a new measure aimed at limiting password sharing among its streaming service subscribers, introducing a “Paid Sharing” feature. This comes as part of the company’s broader strategy…
Web3 Music Streaming Innovates with Direct Stablecoin Payments for Artists
The music industry continues to be at the forefront of adopting cutting-edge technologies, particularly at the intersection of Web3 and cultural engagement. Platforms like Audius are redefining artist revenue streams…
DoNotPay Fined $193K as FTC Takes Action Against AI Legal Claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a new enforcement initiative called Operation AI Comply, targeting companies that have used artificial intelligence (AI) to support deceptive products and services. As…
Temporary Restriction Imposed on Wallet in Telegram App for UK Users Amidst Restructuring
The Wallet in Telegram app, a popular third-party service, will face a temporary suspension for users in the United Kingdom due to recent restructuring efforts that have integrated the service…
Hackers Exploit Email Auto-Reply Feature to Stealthily Mine Cryptocurrency
Cybersecurity experts have unveiled a new method by which hackers are infiltrating systems to conduct stealthy cryptocurrency mining. This technique exploits the automated email reply feature commonly used in business…
Japanese Startup Dinii Raises $48M in Series B Funding Round
Dinii, a cloud-based restaurant management platform based in Japan, has raised $48 million (7.46 billion JPY) in a Series B funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Hillhouse Investment…
Amazon Employees Urge Reversal of New In-Office Work Mandate
Amazon employees are pushing back against CEO Andy Jassy’s decision to enforce a five-day return-to-office (RTO) mandate starting in 2025, expressing dissatisfaction through an anonymous survey, Fortune reports. The internal…
Nintendo Museum Set to Open, Featuring Super Mario and Game Boy History
Nintendo will open a museum next week, showcasing its history and offering fans of “Super Mario,” “The Legend of Zelda,” and the Game Boy a deeper look into the renowned…
Political Consultant Fined $6 Million by FCC for Deepfake Robocalls Featuring President Biden
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has fined political consultant Steven Kramer $6 million for using deepfake AI technology to create illegal robocalls during the 2024 New Hampshire presidential primaries. These…
Vietnam Confirms SpaceX Plans $15 Billion Investment
SpaceX is considering a $15 billion investment in Vietnam, according to a statement released by the Vietnamese government on Thursday. The announcement followed a meeting between Vietnamese President To Lam…
Kosovo Receives Expert Training from Council of Europe on Cryptocurrency Crime Tracing
In a significant move to enhance its financial literacy in the burgeoning field of cryptocurrency, Kosovo is actively participating in a specialized workshop aimed at tackling the complexities associated with…
Societe Generale-FORGE Collaborates with Bitpanda to Advance Euro Stablecoin in Preparation for MiCA Regulation
Societe Generale, a global banking giant, has announced a strategic partnership with Bitpanda, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, to facilitate the integration of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins into the mainstream financial ecosystem.…
Stand With Crypto Revises Kamala Harris’s ‘Supports Crypto’ Rating After Criticism
Coinbase’s lobbying group, Stand With Crypto, faced significant scrutiny after initially labeling Kamala Harris as a supporter of cryptocurrencies on their website. This label was quickly retracted following intense backlash,…
Google Files Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft Over Cloud Licensing Practices
Google has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission (EC) against Microsoft, accusing the company of using anti-competitive practices in its Azure cloud services. The complaint focuses on Microsoft’s…
Micron Forecasts Strong First-Quarter Growth Thanks to AI Chip Demand
Micron Technology‘s stock surged by 14% in after-hours trading following an optimistic first-quarter forecast driven by strong demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) computing. The company projects…