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Hashgraph partners with Taurus for global HBAR custody
Hashgraph Association teams up with Taurus to expand secure custody and tokenization of HBAR across EMEA regions.
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Top tech news today: January 21, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. Barclays to wind down fintech accelerator Barclays announces plans to shut down its fintech accelerator programme, Rise, by mid-2025, citing strategic realignment. Source 2. Hashgraph Association partners with Taurus The Hashgraph Association teams up with…
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iCapital acquires Parallel Markets to enhance investor onboarding
iCapital acquires Parallel Markets to streamline investor onboarding and improve compliance with reusable KYC/AML technology.
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Court blocks Biden’s net neutrality revival, limits FCC authority
What happened: Court ruling disrupts Biden’s net neutrality agenda A significant court ruling has dealt a blow to President Biden’s efforts to revive net neutrality regulations. These rules, initially introduced during the Obama administration and repealed in 2017, aimed to…
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Insider wallets net $20M in Solana’s Focai memecoin launch
Allegations of insider trading in Solana’s FOCAI memecoin launch reveal a $20 million profit by just 15 wallets
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MoonPay secures MiCA approval, sets sights on EU expansion
MoonPay secures MiCA approval, paving the way for seamless EU-wide expansion and strengthened regulatory compliance.
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What is internet access?
Internet access is an essential part of modern life, enabling people to connect to a global network of information, communication, and services. As of today, billions of individuals around the world depend on internet access for education, work, entertainment, and staying…
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Court orders recall of signify lighting products in patent dispute
What happened: Patent ruling prompts Signify product recall in LED market A court has ruled in favor of Seoul Semiconductor in a patent infringement case against Signify, ordering a recall of certain Signify lighting products. Seoul Semiconductor, a leading LED technology…
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IANA to host webinar on PTI 2025–2030 Draft Strategic Plan
What happened: Discuss PTI 2025–2030 draft strategic plan The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) is hosting a public webinar on January 14, 2025, at 16:00 UTC to discuss its strategic plan for 2025–2030. This session will focus on IANA’s proposed strategic objectives for…
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Tietoevry Banking partners with Visa Direct
What happened: Tietoevry Banking integrates Visa Direct for better corporate payments Tietoevry Banking has partnered with Visa Direct to improve cross-border payment solutions for its financial institution clients. The collaboration incorporates Visa B2B Connect into Tietoevry’s…
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Totalmobile acquires Gartan for emergency services
What happened: Totalmobile enhances workforce management Field service management provider Totalmobile has acquired Irish workforce management firm Gartan Technologies. The acquisition will see Gartan’s fire and rescue rostering and compliance software integrated into…
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Payments industry urged to address environmental impact
What happened: Standard framework proposed to track carbon emissions The Payments Association, through its ESG Working Group, released a report emphasising the need for industry-wide collaboration to address the environmental impact of digital payments. While individual…
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Ukraine’s plan to legalize crypto: Risk or reward?
What happened: Ukraine to legalize crypto by 2025 Ukraine has announced on Thursday(December 12) that it plans to legalize cryptocurrency by 2025. This is aims to create a regulated environment for digital assets. The Ministry of Digital Transformation will lead the effort…
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Microsoft shareholders reject Bitcoin reserve proposal
What happened: Microsoft shareholders vote ‘no’ on Bitcoin reserve Microsoft shareholders decisively rejected a resolution proposed by the National Centre for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) to invest 1-5% of the company’s profits into Bitcoin reserves. The proposal, presented…
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Amazon shareholders urge bold Bitcoin treasury proposal
What happened: Amazon’s Bitcoin treasury proposal A group of Amazon shareholders has urged the company to diversify its treasury holdings by allocating at least 5% of its assets to Bitcoin. In a shareholder proposal dated December 6, The National Center for Public Policy Research…
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Latvia facilitates MiCA compliance for crypto firms
What happened: MiCA compliance initiatives in Latvia The central bank of Latvia, Latvijas Banka, has announced the initiation of free pre-licensing consultations for crypto-asset service providers seeking to achieve compliance with the upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)…
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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 internal cryptocurrency task force to tackle the misuse of cryptocurrency ATMs for criminal activities. AUSTRAC’s…
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Telstra acquires boost mobile in $100m prepaid services deal
Telstra acquires Boost Mobile in a $100 million deal.
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Kaizen enhances compliance with RegGenome’s AI-driven data
What happened: Integration of AI-driven regulatory data Kaizen, a provider of regulatory compliance solutions to global financial institutions, has announced a strategic partnership with RegGenome, a global regulatory data provider. This collaboration will leverage AI to…
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European Commission introduces sustainable finance FAQs
What happened: EU Commission releases sustainable finance FAQs The European Commission has recently unveiled a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) documents to assist investors in navigating the complexities of sustainable finance. These FAQs are designed to provide clear…