National banks in the United States can now legally intermediate cryptocurrency transactions using a riskless principal structure, according to new guidance issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the...
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Vietnam’s Banks Hit Lending Limits as SBV Holds Off on Credit Expansion
Vietnam’s banking sector has entered the fourth quarter under tight lending conditions after strong credit growth earlier in the year exhausted most institutions’ allocated lending room. Despite repeated market expectations,...
Aryna Sabalenka Questions Fairness of Transgender Participation in Women’s Tennis
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has joined a growing debate over transgender inclusion in women’s professional sports, arguing that female athletes should not be required to compete against individuals she...
APEX Eyes $350M Fund for European Sports Deals
Sports investment firm APEX, led by founder Antonio Cacorino, has launched a major fundraising effort to secure 300 million euros, equivalent to about $350 million. This move, announced on December...
U.S. Faces Urgent Need for a Coherent Sports Diplomacy Strategy Ahead of Decade of Mega Events
The United States is entering a historic period as host to the world’s largest athletic spectacles – from the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the 2028 and 2034 Olympic and...
OpenAI Steps Into Consumer Hardware With Sam Altman and Jony Ive’s First AI Device
OpenAI has quietly completed prototypes of its first consumer hardware product, moving beyond pure software and entering the everyday tech space. The device is emerging from a partnership between CEO...
Tech Giants Unite for Agentic AI Foundation Launch
The Linux Foundation has launched the Agentic AI Foundation, a new group backed by top tech companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon Web Services. This move, announced on...
Vandy Marketing Earns Certified Google Partner Status, Strengthening Digital Growth Offerings in Canada
Halifax-based Vandy Marketing has been officially recognized as a Certified Google Partner, marking a major milestone for the company and signaling strong digital performance, advanced Google Ads competency, and measurable...
Amazon and Microsoft Announce Major AI Investments in India as Global Tech Competition Intensifies
India is set to receive a massive boost to its technology and infrastructure capabilities after Amazon and Microsoft pledged a combined $52.5bn investment focused on artificial intelligence, data centers, cloud...
Looq AI Expands Global Partnerships to Transform Ground-Based Infrastructure Mapping
Looq AI, a fast-growing player in ground-based 3D capture, has expanded its international footprint with seven new partnerships across North America, Europe and Asia, giving surveyors, engineers and utilities a...