Global Law Firm Retreats From China Ahead of Data Crackdown
Global law firm Dentons is splitting from its Chinese operations to comply with impending data regulations, one of
2023-08-09 13:50
Alibaba, Tencent’s $66 Billion Party Starts to Fade
China’s largest tech companies Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Tencent Holdings Ltd. have gained $66 billion in market
2023-08-09 08:47
Smartmatic accuses Rudy Giuliani of 'dog ate my homework'-style excuses to avoid turning over documents in defamation suit
The voting technology company Smartmatic blasted Rudy Giuliani in court filings Monday night, accusing him of fabricating "excuse after excuse" to avoid turning over documents in its massive defamation suit against him, Fox News and others who spread lies about the 2020 election.
2023-08-09 07:49
US Warned Japan of China Hacking Defense Networks, Officials Say
The US warned Japan over the course of a year that Chinese state hackers had infiltrated its defense
2023-08-09 04:46
LEAK: WWE Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair Skins Coming to Fortnite
New leaked images show WWE Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair skins coming to Fortnite sometime in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3.
2023-08-09 02:46
Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain implant startup, raises $280 million from Peter Thiel's VC fund
Elon Musk's biotechnology startup Neuralink raised $280 million in a fundraising round, the company announced on Monday via X, the Musk-owned social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
2023-08-09 01:55
Charlie Ergen reunites Dish, EchoStar in all-stock deal
By Savyata Mishra (Reuters) -Dish Network said on Tuesday it would merge with satellite operator EchoStar to create a roughly
2023-08-08 22:29
Huobi Gets $209 Million Injection From Justin Sun, Blockchain Firms Say
Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun transferred more than $200 million of digital tokens to his exchange Huobi Global, according
2023-08-08 21:20
Tech Diplomat Keith Krach Returns to Taiwan
WASHINGTON & TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 8, 2023--
2023-08-08 20:52
PayPal launches dollar-backed cryptocurrency
PayPal has launched a new cryptocurrency that is tied to and backed by the US dollar. PayPal USD, issued by Paxos Trust Company, is a type of digital currency called a stablecoin, which differs to other cryptocurrencies like bitcoin as their values are tied to traditional fiat currencies like dollars, pounds or euros. “The shift toward digital currencies requires a stable instrument that is both digitally native and easily connected to fiat currency like the US dollar,” said PayPal chief executive Dan Schulman. “Our commitment to responsible innovation and compliance, and our track record delivering new experiences to our customers, provides the foundation necessary to contribute to the growth of digital payments through PayPal USD.” The new crypto token will roll out first to US PayPal customers, offering the ability to send and transfer PayPal USD to other people, as well as fund purchases when checking out at online stores. The new cryptocurrency comes at a time of increased scrutiny at the crypto industry, with regulators looking to avoid a repeat of the TerraUSD stablecoin collapse that wiped tens of billions of dollars from markets in 2022. The TerraUSD token was also pegged to the US dollar, however unlike PayPal USD it was not backed up by any dollar reserves. Instead, it used a partner cryptocurrency to maintain its value algorithmically, which ultimately caused both cryptocurrencies to crash in tandem. Other companies have also attempted to launch stablecoins, including Facebook’s Libra project, which was shut down last year after facing push back from regulators. The US House Financial Services Committee has since advanced a bill aiming to set up a federal framework for stablecoins in order to integrate them into modern payment systems. “We are currently at a crossroads to keep America at the forefront of digital asset innovation,” US Representative Patrick McHenry, who chairs the committee, said in a statement following PayPal’s announcement. “Congress is making significant, bipartisan progress on legislation to ensure the US leads the financial system of the future.” Read More What is Elon Musk’s ‘everything app’ X? Kenya suspends eyeball-scanning crypto worldcoin
2023-08-08 19:54
Florida school board reverses decision nixing access to children's book about a male penguin couple
Months after access to a popular children’s book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick was restricted at school libraries because of Florida’s so-called Don’t Say Gay law, a central Florida school district says it has reversed that decision
2023-08-08 19:17
Lula Enlists Neighbors Into Brazil’s Battle to Save the Amazon
The leaders of South America’s Amazon nations will gather in Brazil this week as President Luiz Inacio Lula
2023-08-08 17:28