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ICANN
IETF 119 officially kicks off in Brisbane
On March 16, 2024, IETF 119 officially began at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in Brisbane, Australia. There were a total of 1286 registered participants at the conference, including 668 on site participants and 618 online participants. What’s for the very first day?…
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Microsoft the latest to waive cloud egress fees
Microsoft joins AWS and Google in eliminating data egress fees, aligning with EU regulations and addressing regulatory scrutiny.
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Italy regulator fines TikTok US$11 million for ‘French scar challenge’
Italy’s competition watchdog has fined three units of social media giant TikTok US$11 million in total for inadequate checks on content potentially harmful to young or vulnerable users on Thursday. Another blow for TikTok The antitrust agency (AGCM), said Thursday that TikTok…
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MicroStrategy offers $500M more in bonds for bitcoin purchase #2
MicroStrategy, a software provider, plans to use convertible bonds to purchase bitcoin for the second time in less than 10 days.
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South Africa to licence 60 digital asset exchanges by month end
South Africa to mandate licenses for about 60 cryptocurrency firms by month-end, leading the continent in digital asset exchange regulation.
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OKX Singapore secures crucial payments licence for crypto expansion
OKX’s Singaporean subsidiary secured in-principle clearance for a payments licence, enabling cross-border money transfer services.
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Artificial Intelligence Act: World’s first global AI law passed in EU
European Parliament has approved a comprehensive framework to address the risks posed by AI, marking a step in regulating AI tech globally.
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Nvidia decline: Billionaire investors are selling it and buying these 2 AI stocks instead
OUR TAKECurrently, no trend has captured the attention and wallets of investors like artificial intelligence (AI). Many billionaire investors have been strategically moving their capital into and out of certain artificial intelligence stocks.Nvidia used to be the most popular of…
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Microsoft to train 100,000 Philippine women in AI, cybersecurity
OUR TAKEMicrosoft is concerned about the development of women in the Philippines and is willing to provide them with training, which offers some job opportunities for women in the local region. In addition, Microsoft’s assistance to the local government and students can also…
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Tether partners with Celo network to expand USDT distribution
Tether has formed a strategic partnership with the Celo network to expand the distribution of its USDT stablecoin across blockchain networks.
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VIRTUS to build 100% renewable energy data centre in Buckinghamshire, UK
VIRTUS Data Centres (VIRTUS), an outstanding player in the UK’s data centre industry and a part of the ST Telemedia (STT) Global Data Centres Group, has revealed its ambitious plans for a cutting-edge data centre campus in Saunderton, Buckinghamshire on 19 February, 2024. The new…
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French startup Njita works on AI-powered speech anonymization technology, containing privacy disclosure
OUR TAKE:The rise of Nijta and its AI-powered speech anonymization technology underscores the growing significance of privacy-aware solutions in an increasingly data-driven world. This innovative approach not only addresses regulatory requirements but also paves the way for the…
APNIC
Poor turnout, rude winners: The APNIC EC Election 2024 highlights its flaws
With a low turnout and the same all-male EC being voted in again, it’s time to ask questions about APNIC’s commitment to equality and transparency.
ARIN
Reddit is nearing one of the most eye-catching stock market debuts in recent years for its high valuation
Reddit is aiming for a valuation of up to $6.4 billion in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO). This has major implications for the U.S. stock market. The first show of Reddit in the IPO is remarkable Reddit’s valuation is reportedly to reach up to $6.4 billion in its US…
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Binance exit stirs concerns, opportunities in Nigeria’s crypto market
Local cryptocurrency stakeholders lament the ban on Binance’s naira operations in Nigeria, foreseeing negative impacts on livelihoods.
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Sam Altman will be reinstated with three new directors
OUR TAKE:Sam Altman was fired in November 2023 for the breakdown in the relationship and loss of trust between Sam and the prior Board. The reinstatement of Sam brought out concerns of corporation governance and management of conflict of interest. The investigation findings…
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Epic Games won the legal battle with Apple and back to the EU app store
OUR TAKE:Apple’s decision to open the door for Epic Games in Europe reflects the growing pressure on tech giants to comply with antitrust regulations. While this move is a step towards fair competition, it also highlights the challenges Apple faces in maintaining its App Store…
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Investor lawsuit against Binance reopens over crypto losses
On March 8, Binance’s alleged violation of US securities laws through the sale of unregistered tokens resurfaced.
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Hong Kong to host major cryptocurrency conference in 2025 to attract virtual asset firms
OUR TAKEThe 2025 Consensus, one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency-themed conferences, will be held in Hong Kong. This will be one of the largest international crypto conferences since the Asian financial centre committed to embracing and growing its virtual asset industry by…
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AWS canceled its cloud services fees for data transfer
OUR TAKE:AWS and Google Cloud are changing the tech industry with free data transfers and account closure policies. This aims to improve user experience and competition. Regulators need to check these changes to ensure fairness and innovation in cloud services, creating a fair…