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Blockchain Revolution Series

Lisk development roadmap unveiled, details upcoming funding vehicle for new blockchain applications

Aug 22, 2016 09:57 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech

Lisk, a decentralized blockchain application development platform,has revealed its development roadmap explaining the different phases that the platform will go through over the next few years. Max Kordek and Oliver...

Eight fintech companies begin FinTech Innovation Lab mentorship program

Aug 22, 2016 07:58 am UTC| Fintech

Eight leading fintech companies have entered the third annual Accentures FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific to begin a 12-week mentorship program comprising of series of workshops at Cyberport, panel discussions and...

Blockchain Revolution Series

UK-based blockchain companies to get FCA approval soon

Aug 22, 2016 07:20 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a financial regulatory body in the UK, is considering approving firms using bitcoins underlying blockchain technology. Speaking with Financial Times, the financial watchdog said...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Hitachi and BTMU begin PoC testing using blockchain to digitize checks in Singapore

Aug 22, 2016 06:45 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech

Japan-based electronics company Hitachi Ltd. and the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. (BTMU) announced today that they have partnered and started Proof of Concept (PoC) testing for using blockchain technology for check...

Singapore to streamline electronic payment regulations to become fintech-focused

Aug 19, 2016 05:36 am UTC| Fintech

The central bank of Singapore announced today that it will make regulatory changes in order to facilitate the use of electronic payments in a move to make Singapore, a major centre for fintech. According to Reuters,...

Investments into VC-backed fintech companies to exceed 2015 levels: KPMG-CB Insights report

Aug 18, 2016 06:15 am UTC| Fintech

According to the latest edition of The Pulse of Fintech Report a collaboration between KPMG International and CB Insights there was a decline in global funding to VC-backed companies, however the overall fintech future...

Irish fintech firm announces €1.2M in funding and releases app for worldwide customers

Aug 17, 2016 13:12 pm UTC| Fintech

Rubicoin, an Irish fintech startup that has developed a number of apps designed to transform anyone into a well-informed investor, has announced that it has raised 1.2 million in funding. According to businessworld.ie ,...

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Economy

Asian Stocks Surge to Record Highs as Wall Street Rally Offsets Oil Price Concerns

Asian stock markets climbed sharply on Thursday, tracking strong gains on Wall Street as investors focused on robust corporate earnings and largely ignored rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Gulf. Major...

Stock Futures Dip as S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs Amid Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions

U.S. stock index futures moved slightly lower on Wednesday evening after major benchmarks, including the SP 500 and Nasdaq Composite, closed at fresh record highs. Investors remained cautious as geopolitical tensions...

Oil Prices Rise as U.S.-Iran Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Persist

Oil prices climbed during Asian trading on Thursday, supported by ongoing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran and continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The lack of progress in diplomatic...

Gold Prices Edge Higher Amid Middle East Tensions and Ceasefire Uncertainty

Gold prices inched higher on Wednesday as investors balanced geopolitical developments in the Middle East with shifting market sentiment and a slightly stronger U.S. dollar. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,740.15 per ounce,...

New Zealand Labour Backs India Free Trade Deal, Boosting Chances of Parliamentary Approval

New Zealands opposition Labour Party has announced it will support the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with India, significantly increasing the likelihood of the deal passing through parliament. The decision comes...

Politics

U.S. Criticizes Airspace Denials to Taiwan President as China Influence Grows

The United States has raised concerns after several African nations reportedly revoked overflight clearances for Taiwans president, calling the move a misuse of international aviation systems and an example of growing...

Mexico Senate Seeks Answers on Deadly Chihuahua Crash Involving U.S. and Mexican Officials

A Mexican Senate committee has formally requested key officials from the state of Chihuahua to provide detailed information a fatal car crash that resulted in the deaths of two U.S. officials and two Mexican officials. The...

Argentina Proposes Electoral Reform to Cut Costs and End Mandatory Primaries

Argentinas government has introduced a sweeping electoral reform bill aimed at reducing public spending, increasing transparency, and tightening political party regulations. The proposal, submitted to Congress on...

Israeli Airstrike in Northern Gaza Kills Five Palestinians Amid Fragile Ceasefire

An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza has killed five Palestinians, including three children, according to local health officials, marking another deadly incident despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement. The strike...

Iran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz as Oil Prices Surge

Tensions in the Middle East escalated after Iran seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, intensifying the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and disrupting international oil supply chains. The...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

Elon Musk Signals Intel 14A Chips for Tesla’s Terafab AI Semiconductor Venture

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk revealed new details about the companys ambitious semiconductor plans, confirming that the Terafab joint venture intends to leverage Intels advanced 14A chip manufacturing process....

Tesla Earnings Beat Expectations as EV Growth Holds Amid Robotics and AI Shift

Tesla reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 earnings, driven largely by resilience in its core electric vehicle business, even as the company continues shifting focus toward artificial intelligence, robotics,...

SK Hynix Reports Record Q1 Profit Surge Driven by AI Memory Chip Demand

SK Hynix Inc. (KS:000660) delivered a standout performance in the first quarter, reporting a dramatic surge in operating profit that exceeded market expectations. The South Korean semiconductor giant benefited...

Florida Launches Criminal Probe Into OpenAI Over FSU Shooting Incident

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday that the state has opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, following a deadly shooting at Florida State University last year. The...

Meta Expands AI Training With Employee Activity Tracking Tools

Meta is advancing its artificial intelligence strategy by introducing new internal tracking software designed to capture employee interactions on workplace systems. The initiative, known as the Model Capability Initiative...