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Top tech news stories today: July 19, 2024
Fintech 1. Argentina looks to tame crypto market as money-laundering fears draw scrutiny In the last year, Argentina saw $85.4 billion worth of crypto transactions, making it one of the largest crypto havens in the world, according to data platform Chainalysis, as Argentines seek to battle triple-di…
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Fintech 1. Argentina looks to tame crypto market as money-laundering fears draw scrutiny In the last year, Argentina saw $85.4 billion worth of crypto transactions, making it one of the largest crypto havens in the world, according to data platform Chainalysis, as Argentines…
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In the last year, Argentina saw $85.4 billion worth of crypto transactions, making it one of the largest crypto havens in the world, according to data platform Chainalysis, as Argentines seek to battle triple-digit inflation and a struggling currency. ( Reuters ) The results of the latest World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC‑23) and the agenda for the next one (WRC‑27) have put the Asia-Pacific region in good stead for developing radio spectrum use for many services. ( ITU )
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Trading in U.S. chip stocks was choppy on Thursday after a massive sell-off on Wednesday and a tumble in chip stocks in Asia after a report that the United States was considering tighter curbs on exports of advanced chip technology to China. ( the Global and Mail ) A U.S. judge dismissed most of a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit accusing software company SolarWinds of defrauding investors by concealing its security weaknesses before and after a Russia-linked cyberattack targeting. ( West law today ) Apple is in talks to license more films from Hollywood studios to boost its streaming portfolio, citing people familiar with the matter. ( Investing.com ) ChatGPT maker OpenAI is in discussion with chip designers, including Broadcom, about developing a new artificial intelligence chip, the Information reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. （ CNA ）
Key Points
- Fintech
- 1. Argentina looks to tame crypto market as money-laundering fears draw scrutiny
- Internet governance
- 2. Beyond WRC-23: Asia-Pacific prepares for next-generation mobile
- IT infrastructure
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