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red-notice

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Binance Australia sued, Interpol issues Red Notice for Hex founder

What happened: Binance and Hex founder face major legal actions Binance Australia is under legal fire as authorities pursue a lawsuit alleging regulatory bre…

Dec 24, 2024
crypto wallet

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Malaysia declares Atomic Wallet as unauthorized operation

What happened: Malaysia flags Atomic Wallet for unlicensed activities Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) has issued a public warning against Atomic Wallet…

Dec 24, 2024
SK-telecom-AI-customer-service

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Japan’s telcos unite to restore networks quickly after disasters

What happened: Japan’s telcos unite for disaster recovery Japan’s major telecommunications companies have formed a collaborative framework to ensure rapid re…

Dec 21, 2024
mastercard

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New Zealand reduces merchant service fees on card payments

What happened: Commerce Commission addresses Google Pay fees New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has announced a draft decision to cut merchant service fees bu…

Dec 20, 2024
9-9-xAI

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Indonesia courts Elon Musk for xAI data centres in Southeast Asia

What happened: Indonesia Seeks xAI Partnership with Musk Indonesian officials are actively pursuing Elon Musk to establish his xAI startup in Southeast Asia,…

Dec 19, 2024
Singapore's-moomoo

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Sygnum partners with Moomoo Singapore to offer crypto fund

Sygnum Singapore partners with Moomoo Singapore to offer its actively managed Digital Asset Multi-Manager Fund

Dec 19, 2024
Kuiper

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Taiwan in talks to tap Amazon’s Project Kuiper space broadband

What happened: Taiwan explores partnership with Amazon’s Kuiper for satellite broadband Taiwan is currently in discussions with Amazon about using its Projec…

Dec 19, 2024
mastercard

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Mastercard and Bank of Punjab drive financial inclusion in Pakistan

What happened: Mastercard collaborates with Bank of Punjab to improve digital banking Mastercard, a global leader in payment technology, partners with the Ba…

Dec 18, 2024
IGF

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China drives Bluetooth alternative as universal remotes rise

What happened: Star Flash launches universal remote standard Last week, China’s Electronics Video Industry Association approved a standard for universal remo…

Dec 17, 2024
Thailand-PM

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Thailand urged to study crypto for global relevance, says ex-PM

Former Thai PM Thaksin urges Thailand to study crypto and expand digital initiatives for global competitiveness.

Dec 16, 2024
Australia

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Crypto rules shake-Up: Australia’s security overhaul

What happened: Australia’s stricter crypto rules Australia has introduced a new set of rules that it hopes will help put up a better fight against financial …

Dec 13, 2024
YC-backed-Finny

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Indonesian telcos merge to create XLSmart

What happened: XL Axiata and Smartfren join forces to strengthen Indonesia’s 5G landscape XL Axiata and Smartfren have signed a $6.5 billion merger agreement…

Dec 12, 2024
nVidiachip

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Nvidia expands workforce in China for autonomous driving technology

What happened: Nvidia increases China workforce for autonomous driving tech Nvidia has expanded its workforce in China by approximately 200 this year, aiming…

Dec 12, 2024
nokia-0913

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Nokia and SK Broadband boost quantum cybersecurity for Korea

What happened: Nokia and SK Broadband secure KHNP network Nokia and SK Broadband have teamed up to create a quantum-secure network for Korea Hydro and Nuclea…

Dec 12, 2024
Nvidia

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Nvidia under fire: Anti-monopoly probe heats up in China

What happened: China launches anti-monopoly probe into Nvidia China said on Monday (December 9) it has launched an investigation into Nvidia over suspected v…

Dec 11, 2024
nvidia

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China launches antitrust probe into Nvidia amid chip war escalation

What happened: China’s antitrust probe into Nvidia highlights growing tensions in semiconductor industry China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (…

Dec 10, 2024
Australian regulator cracks down on cryptocurrency-related crime

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Australian regulator cracks down on cryptocurrency-related crime

What happened: Australian regulator’s crypto clampdown The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has announced the establishment of an…

Dec 6, 2024
China-mobile

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HKBN shares soar after China Mobile’s HK$6.86 billion bid

China Mobile makes a HK$6.86 billion bid to acquire HKBN.

Dec 6, 2024
Australia telecom market

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Telstra’s boost mobile buy divides opinion in Australia

Telstra’s Boost Mobile acquisition sparks mixed reactions over pricing and service.

Dec 6, 2024
MAS

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Singapore extends deadline for phasing out corporate cheques

What happened: Singapore to phase out corporate paper cheques The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has extended the deadline for phasing out corporate p…

Dec 6, 2024