The FTC is investigating Microsoft's business practices across cloud services, AI, cybersecurity, and software licensing, focusing on potential anti-competitive behaviour. This comes amid rising pressure on tech giants as regulators examine their growing influence and market dominance.
AnaisWaseem Khan, a 22-year-old British crypto millionaire, was arrested in Dubai in September 2024 and charged with drug dealing and money laundering. After spending months in harsh prison conditions, he was released on bail but remains trapped in Dubai, awaiting trial and uncertain about his future.
AnaisCZ has expressed concerns about the growing dominance of meme coins, urging developers to focus on blockchain projects with real-world utility. The rise of these tokens, driven by hype and speculation, risks damaging the reputation of the broader crypto market.
AnaisVancouver is exploring using Bitcoin in its financial reserves to protect against economic instability and inflation. The city aims to position itself as a hub for digital asset businesses and attract tech talent.
WeatherlyA former Binance executive claims she was fired for exposing a bribery scheme, while Binance argues her dismissal was due to poor performance. The case raises questions about whistleblower protections and company ethics in high-pressure environments.
AnaisToei Animation has teamed up with Wemade to create DenDenGarden, a blockchain-based game featuring NFTs from the DenDekaDen series. The game aims to expand into global markets, including Japan, Southeast Asia, and North America, with hopes of tapping into the growing blockchain gaming trend.
WeatherlyHong Kong is proposing tax exemptions on profits from cryptocurrencies and other alternative assets to attract wealthy investors and boost its status as a global wealth management hub. The policy aims to expand exemptions to various investment funds, including family offices, pension funds, and private equity, while fostering blockchain innovation.
AnaisCanada's Competition Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of abusing its dominant position in the online advertising market to stifle competition. The Bureau seeks remedies, including selling two of Google's ad tech tools and imposing financial penalties to address these alleged anti-competitive practices.
WeatherlyJustin Sun ate a $6.2 million banana from Maurizio Cattelan’s *Comedian* artwork at a live-streamed event in Hong Kong. The controversial act, following Sun's auction purchase, highlighted the intersection of art, cryptocurrency, and personal branding.
AnaisElon Musk has filed a legal challenge to stop OpenAI from becoming a fully for-profit company, claiming it violates its original mission and harms competition. He also accuses OpenAI and Microsoft of using their partnership to block funding for rival AI companies like his own xAI.
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