Governance
Top tech news stories today: June 7, 2024
Tesla’s board chair warns shareholders that not approving Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package could make Musk leave for other opportunities.
Headline
Tesla’s board chair warns shareholders that not approving Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package could make Musk leave for other opportunities.
Context
Microsoft buys land for a data centre, while Tesla’s Elon Musk could leave if his $56 billion pay package isn’t approved. Additionally, Samsung Electronics’ union prepares for its first walkout, Apple may reveal a new “Passwords” app. Trading stocks and bonds on blockchains at scale remains a distant dream due to the lack of global regulatory standards for cross-border activity. Inconsistent regulations and compliance requirements across jurisdictions hinder seamless asset movement and widespread adoption. ( Channel News Asia )
Evidence
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Analysis
Core Scientific, a major mining company, rejected Coreweave’s unsolicited buyout offer of $5.75 per share, citing undervaluation. The decision follows a series of long-term contracts, including a 12-year lease of 18% of Core Scientific’s infrastructure. ( Cointelegraph ) New York Attorney General Letitia James sued NovaTech Ltd. and AWS Mining Pty Ltd., alleging they defrauded immigrant communities of over $1 billion by exploiting their religious faith. ( Aol. ) The FCC advanced a proposal to enhance internet traffic security following Chinese carrier misrouting incidents. The plan mandates broadband providers to implement BGP security measures and report risk-mitigation progress. ( Reuters ) NIO Inc. has partnered with Melexis to integrate advanced current sensor chips in its electric vehicles, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of NIO’s traction inverter systems, which convert battery DC into AC for the motor. ( Yahoo!Finance )
Key Points
- Crypto
- 1. Global rules needed to spur blockchain trading of assets, report says
- 2. Bitcoin miner Core Scientific rejects buyout offer from CoreWeave
- 3. New York sues over $1B crypto frauds targeting immigrants
- IT infrastructure
Actions
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