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Digital Currency Revolution

Portugal Halts Worldcoin's Biometric Data Collection; Sam Altman Responds to Privacy Concerns

Mar 27, 2024 03:27 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Portugals data regulator orders Worldcoin to halt biometric data collection, citing privacy risks. Worldcoin faces scrutiny over data practices. Portugals CNPD Halts Worldcoins Biometric Data Collection Amid Privacy...

Ford Teases Compact Electric SUV with Explorer's Spacious Interior, Aiming for 2026 Launch

Mar 27, 2024 03:04 am UTC| Technology

At the BofA Auto Summit, Fords CEO hinted at an innovative electric SUV, compact like the Escape but boasting the interior space of the larger Explorer, marking a strategic shift towards versatile, affordable EVs. Ford...

Apple Eyes AI Future: No Chatbot in iOS 18 but Plans AI App Store Reveal

Mar 27, 2024 02:49 am UTC| Technology

Apple has decided against launching its own ChatGPT-like AI chatbot in the upcoming iOS 18 update. Instead, it will focus on unveiling an AI App Store at WWDC 2024, signaling a major shift in its AI strategy. Apples...

Digital Currency Revolution

Hong Kong's In-Kind Spot Bitcoin ETFs Drive AUM Growth Amid Regulatory Shift

Mar 26, 2024 14:40 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Hong Kong is considering allowing in-kind creations and redemptions for spot Bitcoin ETFs, diverging from the US market. This move could revolutionize cryptocurrency investments in the region, drawing attention from...

Microsoft’s Phil Spencer Teases Xbox Handheld; Prototypes in Development

Mar 26, 2024 14:23 pm UTC| Technology

Phil Spencer, head of Microsofts gaming division, hinted at GDC 2024 about developing an Xbox handheld console to expand gaming accessibility. Despite multiple prototypes in the works, a launch isnt expected soon. Phil...

Digital Currency Revolution

Fifth-Richest Bitcoin Whale Moves Over $6B, Shakes Crypto Market with Massive Transfer

Mar 26, 2024 14:09 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

In a groundbreaking move, the fifth-largest Bitcoin whale transferred over $6 billion worth of BTC to three new addresses, marking its first major transaction since 2019. This significant shift occurred amidst growing...

Digital Currency Revolution

OpenAI's Sora Platform Unveils Experimental Video Clips by Artists

Mar 26, 2024 08:53 am UTC| Technology

OpenAIs Sora generative video platform showcases surreal and visually stunning experimental clips. Exploring Surreal Realities: Artists Push Boundaries with OpenAIs Sora Platform A man with a balloon for a head is...

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Economy

US-India Trade Bombshell: Tariffs Slashed to 18% — Rupee Soars, Sensex Explodes

Announced on February 2, 2026, the US-India commerce deal offers Indian exports significant tariff relief. From 25% to 18%, US reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods have been cut; the extra 25% punitive tariff connected with...

India Services Sector Rebounds in January as New Business Gains Momentum: HSBC PMI Shows Growth

Indias dominant services sector showed a strong rebound in January after slipping to an 11-month low in December, supported by a rise in new business activity, according to the latest HSBC India Services Purchasing...

Asian Currencies Trade Sideways as Dollar Stabilizes, Yen Weakens Ahead of Japan Election

Most Asian currencies traded within a narrow range on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar steadied following a strong rebound over the past week, while the Japanese yen underperformed amid growing political uncertainty ahead of a...

Australia’s Corporate Regulator Urges Pension Funds to Boost Technology Investment as Industry Grows

Australias corporate regulator has warned the countrys rapidly expanding pension fund industry that it must significantly increase investment in systems, technology, and governance to safeguard its future and avoid...

Trump Administration Sued Over Suspension of Critical Hudson River Tunnel Funding

New York and New Jersey have filed an emergency lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to restore federal funding for the $16 billion Hudson River tunnel project, a critical piece of U.S. transportation...

Politics

Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi Show Cautious Progress Amid Ongoing Fighting

Ukrainian and Russian officials concluded what Kyiv described as a productive first day of new U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi, even as intense fighting continued across Ukraine in Europes largest conflict since...

Trump Intelligence Office Probes Puerto Rico Voting Machines Amid Election Security Concerns

A team working under U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard carried out a previously unreported investigation into Puerto Ricos electronic voting machines last spring, according to her office and multiple...

UN Warns of Growing Nuclear Risks as New START Treaty Expires

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning following the expiration of the New START Treaty, calling it a grave moment for international peace and global security. The landmark nuclear...

U.S.–Iran Nuclear Talks Scheduled in Oman as Diplomatic Efforts Resume

The United States and Iran are set to resume diplomatic engagement this Friday as officials from both countries prepare for nuclear talks in Muscat, the capital of Oman. A U.S. official confirmed on Wednesday that the...

Illinois Joins WHO Global Outbreak Network After U.S. Exit, Following California’s Lead

Illinois will join the World Health Organizations Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), marking a significant public health move following the United States official withdrawal from the WHO last month....

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

Tencent Shares Slide After WeChat Restricts YuanBao AI Promotional Links

Shares of Tencent Holdings (HK:0700) fell sharply on Wednesday after its popular messaging platform WeChat blocked certain promotional links related to YuanBao, the companys artificial intelligence chatbot. The move...

Nvidia Nears $20 Billion OpenAI Investment as AI Funding Race Intensifies

Nvidia is reportedly nearing a major investment deal with OpenAI, signaling a significant development in the global artificial intelligence landscape. According to sources cited by Reuters, the chipmaking giant is in...

Anthropic Eyes $350 Billion Valuation as AI Funding and Share Sale Accelerate

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is reportedly preparing a major secondary share sale that would allow some employees to sell shares at a valuation of at least $350 billion, according to a recent Bloomberg report....

AMD Shares Slide Despite Earnings Beat as Cautious Revenue Outlook Weighs on Stock

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) delivered a solid quarterly earnings beat, topping Wall Street expectations on both revenue and profit, yet its stock slipped in extended trading after the company projected a sequential...

Nintendo Shares Slide After Earnings Miss Raises Switch 2 Margin Concerns

Nintendo shares fell sharply on Wednesday after the Japanese gaming giant reported weaker-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results, intensifying investor concerns over profitability and margins tied to its highly...