Hitachi Taps VR to Preserve Japanese Craftsmanship: Veteran Workers Guide Newbies in Metaverse
Sep 26, 2023 10:45 am UTC| Business Investing Technology
Hitachi Ltd. is revolutionizing Japanese craftsmanship training using the metaverse, enabling remote skill transfer. Utilizing VR and advanced cameras, the Tokyo-based electronics company offers real-time instruction,...
Hong Kong’s Mixin Crypto Firm Lost $200M in Largest Hacking Incident This Year
Sep 26, 2023 04:55 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
Mixin Network has been hacked and has lost about $200 million of crypto assets. The crypto firm suspended deposits and withdrawals from its platform following the security breach. Mixin Network said it will resume its...
Coinbase Eyes FTX Europe Acquisition Amid Global Derivatives Push
Sep 25, 2023 06:37 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
Coinbase is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire FTX Europe, advancing its derivatives ambitions. This move follows the U.S. bankruptcy of FTXs parent firm last year. Coinbases interest aligns with its strategic goal to...
Bybit to Suspend UK Operations Amid Regulatory Changes; Phases Out Services Starting October
Sep 25, 2023 06:08 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
Dubai-based Bybit is suspending its U.K. operations in light of recent regulatory guidelines. Starting in October, U.K. users will find restrictions on service access. CoinTelegraph reports phased service termination...
Mirae Asset Dominates Korean Equity ETF Market, Spotlight on Innovative Tiger ETFs
Sep 23, 2023 10:21 am UTC| Economy Investing Business
Mirae Asset Global Investments has reigned in Koreas equity ETF market since April 2022. Their expansive TIGER ETF portfolio captures 38% of the local market, bolstered by AI and tech trends. The Korean ETF market alone...
Busan Aims to Become South Korea's Blockchain Hub with $75M Public Mainnet Project
Sep 22, 2023 11:42 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing Technology
Busan, the second largest city in South Korea, has set out to work on achieving its goal of becoming a Blockchain City. The city will soon launch a public mainnet as part of its initiative for the project that has been...
Tether Diversifies Portfolio with Strategic Stake in Northern Data AG, Signals Move into AI
Sep 22, 2023 09:20 am UTC| Business Investing Digital Currency
Tether, a known issuer of stablecoin, has acquired a stake in Northern Data AG and is investing an undisclosed amount in this. It was reported that this deal with the German Computer application company also suggests that...
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