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Deus X, Bridgetower join forces in $250M crypto venture in Middle East

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Deus X, Bridgetower join forces in $250M crypto venture in Middle East

A $250M crypto platform, Bridgetower Middle East, is poised to provide services for institutional investors in the Middle East.

Feb 16, 2024
Capacity Middle East 2024 unites key ICT players for future-proofing digital infrastructure

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Capacity Middle East 2024 unites key ICT players for future-proofing digital infrastructure

The leading digital infrastructure event, Capacity Middle East 2024, takes place from February 6 to 8, with pre-event activities scheduled on February 5, at the Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference & Exhibition Centre in the UAE. Capacity Middle East, the region’s premier gathering for…

Feb 8, 2024
Italy becomes first country to ban ChatGPT citing privacy rules

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

Italy becomes first country to ban ChatGPT citing privacy rules

OpenAI’s ChatGPT violated privacy and age protection regulations, according to the Italian Data Protection Authority.

Jan 30, 2024
Top tech stories today: January 30, 2024

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Top tech stories today: January 30, 2024

No need to sift through the web for crucial stories – we’ve got you covered. Here are the key global technology highlights for January 30, 2024. 1. OpenAI’s ChatGPT breaches privacy rules, says Italian watchdog Italy’s privacy watchdog said on Monday it had notified OpenAl that…

Jan 30, 2024
Judge denies UAE travel for Binance’s CZ, despite $4.5 billion offer

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Judge denies UAE travel for Binance’s CZ, despite $4.5 billion offer

A federal judge denied Changpeng Zhao’s entry into the United Arab Emirates for the “hospitalization and surgery” of a person in his life.

Jan 25, 2024
Apple seeks dismissal of $1 billion App Store lawsuit in the UK

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Apple seeks dismissal of $1 billion App Store lawsuit in the UK

Apple confronts a $1 billion App Store lawsuit in the UK, asking for dismissal. The tech giant’s developer fees are under global scrutiny.

Jan 24, 2024
Google invests $1 billion in green UK data centre

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Google invests $1 billion in green UK data centre

Google reinforces its commitment to the UK’s tech prowess with a $1 billion investment in a sustainable data centre, boosting innovation, creating jobs, and championing carbon-free energy by 2030. Google is strengthening its investment in the UK with a massive $1 billion…

Jan 19, 2024
Top tech stories today: January 19, 2024

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Top tech stories today: January 19, 2024

Are you tired of scouring the internet for the latest tech news? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with a compact and engaging summary of the need-to-know global tech scoops. Get ready for a quick dive into the exciting world of technology today! 1. Google to invest $1 billion…

Jan 19, 2024
Transforming big tech: UK’s CMA empowers rivals with data access

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Transforming big tech: UK’s CMA empowers rivals with data access

UK’s CMA reshapes tech, compels data sharing, drives global transparency.

Jan 12, 2024
Turkey levies daily fine to Meta over compliance shortcomings

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

Turkey levies daily fine to Meta over compliance shortcomings

The Turkish Competition Authority will fine Meta $160,000 per day for a lack of adequate documentation related to a previous investigation.

Jan 11, 2024
Israel commits $3.2 billion to propel Intel’s $25 billion chip plant

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Israel commits $3.2 billion to propel Intel’s $25 billion chip plant

Israel has agreed $3.2 billion for a new $25 billion Intel chip plant, marking the largest investment ever by a company in the country.

Dec 28, 2023
OpenAI partners with Germany’s biggest publisher, but faces financial, ethical, and cultural challenges

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OpenAI partners with Germany’s biggest publisher, but faces financial, ethical, and cultural challenges

How can AI-driven news collaboration overcome the financial, ethical, and cultural challenges of this kind of partnership?

Dec 18, 2023
RIPE internet registry faces losses, needs to increase fees, but how?

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RIPE internet registry faces losses, needs to increase fees, but how?

As losses are forecast for Europe’s regional internet registry, could a GDP-based formula be the fairest way to increase fees?

Dec 13, 2023
Mobile data in Europe to triple by 2028 and big tech should pay the bill

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Mobile data in Europe to triple by 2028 and big tech should pay the bill

The upgrade will require more than $216 billion in investment, and it should be shouldered by those using it most – the tech giants.

Nov 27, 2023
Nissan announces $1.25 billion UK move for new electric Qashqai and Juke models

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Nissan announces $1.25 billion UK move for new electric Qashqai and Juke models

Nissan announces that its new electric models of Qashqai and Juke will be manufactured at its Sunderland site, with an investment of $1.25bn.

Nov 24, 2023
UK aims for fully self-driving cars by 2026

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UK aims for fully self-driving cars by 2026

The UK aims to have fully self-driving cars on the roads by 2026, as long as manufacturers comply with new laws.

Nov 10, 2023
UK Regulators Clear Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard Takeover

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UK Regulators Clear Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard Takeover

Image credit: Activision The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has granted its approval for Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard. This marks the final regulatory hurdle for the deal to close, a decision met with significant…

Oct 16, 2023
Snapchat, Saudi Ministry of Culture Launch AR Lens for Deaf Community

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Snapchat, Saudi Ministry of Culture Launch AR Lens for Deaf Community

Snapchat has announced the launch of an AR lens in partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Culture to help the deaf community engage in interactive experiences. The event, which took place at the Riyadh Book Fair in Saudi Arabia, marked the first launch of Arabic sign language…

Oct 10, 2023
Volkswagen Abandons $2.1 Billion EV Plant in Germany Amidst Shifting Auto Market Dynamics

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Volkswagen Abandons $2.1 Billion EV Plant in Germany Amidst Shifting Auto Market Dynamics

Volkswagen has dropped its plan for a $2.1 billion EV plant in Germany. Sales in the global auto market have generally increased as challenges such as the spread of COVID-19, parts shortages, and production cuts by automakers have eased. In the first half of 2023, the global…

Oct 2, 2023
Morgan’s UK digital bank blocks customers from buying crypto

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Morgan’s UK digital bank blocks customers from buying crypto

Chase UK Blocks Customers from Transacting Crypto Chase UK, a part of the JPMorgan family, is blocking its customers in the U.K. from engaging in cryptocurrency transactions. Starting from October 16th, they are prohibiting the use of debit cards or bank transfers for…

Sep 27, 2023