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Top tech news stories today: March 14, 2024
Explore updates ranging from cryptocurrency exchange approvals to significant leadership appointments, as well as the US’s TikTok ban.
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Explore updates ranging from cryptocurrency exchange approvals to significant leadership appointments, as well as the US’s TikTok ban.
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Welcome to the latest roundup of top news stories, offering an insightful overview of the realms of technology and finance. Explore updates ranging from cryptocurrency exchange approvals to significant leadership appointments. On Wednesday, OKX’s Singapore subsidiary secured in-principle approval for a payments license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, enabling the provision of digital payment tokens and cross-border money transfer services. ( Reuters )
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South Africa aims to licence approximately 60 cryptocurrency platforms by month-end, leading the continent in requiring permits for digital-asset exchanges. ( Bloomberg ) Hong Kong authorities are being encouraged to authorise spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to solidify the region’s standing as Asia’s financial center. Industry insiders advocate for this move ahead of the U.S., believing it will elevate Hong Kong’s position in the global cryptocurrency market. ( Bitcoin.com ) Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has announced new regulations to integrate technological innovation in finance, including crypto, effective January 2025. ( CoinPedia ) CloudMile, a provider of artificial intelligence and cloud services in Asia, unveils its bespoke “Information Security Management Solution” for corporate clients. This initiative aims to mitigate risks linked with hybrid multi-cloud environments and AI applications. ( MYsinchew )
Key Points
- 1. Crypto exchange OKX receives in-principle approval for Singapore payments license
- 2. South Africa set to licence 60 crypto platforms by month-end
- 3. Crypto industry players in Hong Kong call for swift approval of bitcoin ETFs
- 4. Indonesia’s Finance Regulator (OJK) Issues New Crypto Regulation
- 5. CloudMile launches information security management solution responding to the growing risks of cloud and AI application
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