· · The Block
US Treasury Cracks Down on $130 Million Crypto Ties to Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says OFAC sanctioned multiple Iran-linked crypto wallets, freezing over $130 million.
#cryptocurrency#sanctions#iran#ofac#crypto-regulation
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· · ET Tech
Meta Layoffs: AI-Driven Downsizing Targets Employees on Leave
Meta faces a lawsuit from twenty-six employees alleging AI selection for layoffs. These workers claim the company's systems unfairly targeted those on medical and family leave. The complaint states that AI did not account for protected leave periods. This process allegedly resulted in a disproportio
#meta#ai layoffs#employee rights#india tech#automated decision-making
· · ET Tech
Apple Gains AI Edge in China with Regulatory Approval
Apple's new AI service, Apple Intelligence, has officially been registered with China's cyberspace regulator. This move is crucial for the tech giant to launch its advanced AI features within the Chinese market, navigating the country's strict internet regulations and ensuring compliance before wide
#apple#ai#china#regulatory approval#india tech
· · ET Tech
Sensitive Data Leaked on India's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Exposed Online
Indian businessman Anil Ambani's Reliance Group, one of the plant's contractors, told Reuters in a statement that there had been a "partial breach" of its data on a server hosted by third-party Indian data centre service provider Yotta, and that the government has been informed about the incident.
#india#kudankulam#nuclear-power#cybersecurity#data-breach
· · CoinDesk
UK to Launch G7's First Digital Sovereign Bond by 2027
The security will launch on HSBC’s Orion platform within the BoE and FCA’s Digital Securities Sandbox to test reduced settlement times and costs.
#digital sovereign bond#uk finance#blockchain technology#india fintech#g7 digital assets
· · Dark Reading
Nigeria Enforces Cyber Transparency Rules to Combat Hacking
The West African country advanced rules to force organizations to disclose cyberattacks, joining other nations in a shift to mandated transparency.
#nigeria#cybersecurity#transparency#cyber threats#india tech ecosystem
· · CoinDesk
Crypto ETFs Soar as Major Currencies Rise Up to 5%
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs took in about $181 million on Tuesday, a day after shedding roughly $425 million, per SoSoValue data. Ether ETFs added about $58 million.
#cryptocurrency#bitcoin-etf#ethereum-etf#cryptomarkets#blockchain-investing
· · The Block
South Korea Seeks Tighter Crypto Regulation under National Asset Overhaul
The Ministry of Finance and Economy said it will establish the 'National Asset Basic Act' to update the government's asset management system.
#crypto-regulation#south-korea-crypto#cryptocurrency-law#asset-management#fintech-regulation
· · ET Tech
L&T Tech Soars 6% as Q1 Profit Jumps 13%, Broker Targets Revised
L&T Technology Services reported a nearly 13% year-on-year net profit increase for Q1 FY26. Revenue from operations also saw an 11.5% rise during the same period. The company's shares rallied 6% following the announcement of these positive financial results. Nomura and Nuvama provided analyst views
#india-tech#ltts#q1-results#stock-market#tech-growth
· · ET Tech
Groww Logs 94% Jump in Q1 Profits, Rs 735 Cr Net Earnings
Billionbrains Garage Ventures, Groww's parent, posted a Rs 735 crore net profit. This marks a substantial 94.44% year-on-year increase in earnings. Groww's revenue from operations also saw a sharp 66% rise. The company's revenue reached Rs 1,504 crore in the first quarter. Net profit grew seven perc
#indian-tech#groww#startup-results#financial-performance#venture-capital
· · ET Tech
AI Companions: The Rising Trend Among Indians Abroad
China implemented new rules on Wednesday to limit emotional reliance on AI companions. Major AI providers suspended custom agent and companion features before the deadline. These regulations target AI tools with human-like personalities and communication styles. That sparked an outpouring of grief o
#ai companions#india tech#emotional ai#ai market trends#india-specific
· · ET Tech
India's AI Revolution Sparks Fears of Mankind's Intellectual Regression
One American-British study of 1,222 people, still under peer review, found that using AI tools to solve arithmetic or reading comprehension exercises improved participants' performance in the short term, but in the long run diminished their results and their willingness to keep trying when the tools
#india-ai#generative-ai#education-technology#ai-for-learning#human-computer-interaction
· · ET Tech
Indian Data Centre Regulations Tighten Amid AI Demand Surge
Governments globally are restricting new data centre construction due to rising concerns. New York State enacted a one-year construction moratorium on large power-consuming facilities. Monterey Park, California, permanently banned data centres after resident backlash. Amsterdam barred new data centr
#data centres#ai#india#regulations#tech industry
· · Livemint Technology
Motorola Unleashes Edge 70 Max in India with High-End Features
Motorola Edge 70 Max has launched in India with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, a 7,100mAh battery, 2K AMOLED display, 90W fast charging and up to 12GB RAM. Check price, offers and full specifications.
#motorola-edge-70-max#india-launch#snapdragon-8-gen-5#motorola-phones#mobile-technology
· · The Guardian Technology
Australia's Bold Move to Protect Creative Rights in AI Landscape
PM lays out plan for datacentre development and rejects prospect tech companies will be given free use of Australian data Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has promised “the strongest possible protectio
#australia#creative rights#ai regulations#intellectual property#india tech
· · The Guardian Technology
Meta's AI-Driven Layoff Strategy Faces Legal Backlash
Lawsuit filed by dozens of employees says people who took maternity or disability leave were disproportionately selected for layoffs Dozens of Meta employees have sued the social media company over claims that it used artificial intelligence tools to tag workers for mass layoffs. The workers allege
#meta#ai layoffs#workplace ethics#india tech#hr technology
· · The Guardian Technology
Limit Teen Social Media Usage
Midnight to 6am block on some apps is latest stage of Labour’s bid to protect young people from online harms Sixteen and 17-year-olds are to be encouraged to observe a midnight social media curfew, in the latest stage of Labour’s bid “to protect the next generation” from online harms, including poor
#social media regulations#teen social media usage#ed-tech#india tech ecosystem#online safety
· · ET Tech
Open Secret Secures Rs 50 Crore for Guilt-Free Snacks
Founded in 2019, Open Secret is a direct-to-consumer (D2C) food brand building what it claims are guilt-free alternatives to cookies, biscuits, chips, protein snacks, and more.
#open secret#d2c snacks#healthy snacks#india food tech#guilt-free snacks
· · The Guardian Technology
India Must Prioritize Global AI Security Cooperation Now
Andrew Bailey warns that US will not be able to achieve its ambitions alone The Bank of England governor has called for international cooperation to tackle growing AI threats, warning that the US and Trump administration would not be able to achieve their ambitions alone. Andrew Bailey’s comments co
#ai security#india#global cooperation#ai ethics#international standards
· · CoinDesk
Bitcoin Surge: India’s Crypto Market Gains Momentum Amid Inflation Decline
The June CPI print pulled hike odds from 43% to 13%, with analysts now watching the September FOMC meeting for further cues on positioning.
#bitcoin#crypto#india#inflation#blockchain