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Philippines targets fake IDs; Vietnam eyes asset tracking
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31 July, 2026

Philippines targets fake IDs; Vietnam eyes asset tracking

The Philippines warns against printing digital national IDs on PVC, while Vietnam proposes a law for state-managed digital identities for...
Poolin bankrupt, Core Scientific pays $42M to end Proto deal
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30 July, 2026

Poolin bankrupt, Core Scientific pays $42M to end Proto deal

Block reward mining faces mounting pressure as firms pivot to AI, Poolin files for bankruptcy, and Kazakhstan offers cheaper power...
From classrooms to cafés: How AI embeds itself in Southeast Asia
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30 July, 2026

From classrooms to cafés: How AI embeds itself in Southeast Asia

AI has gone mainstream in Southeast Asia, powering everything from exam preparations and small businesses to trip planning and content...
Thailand’s AI data centers challenge sustainability goals
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30 July, 2026

Thailand’s AI data centers challenge sustainability goals

Thailand's AI data center boom is fueling growth but raising concerns over water, energy, and sustainability, prompting calls for tougher...
Senate in crypto legislative limbo over Trump ethics, banker battle
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29 July, 2026

Senate in crypto legislative limbo over Trump ethics, banker battle

The U.S. Senate's push to pass the CLARITY Act before its August recess appears to have stalled as bipartisan divisions...
North Korea arrests state-trained hackers over bank attacks
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29 July, 2026

North Korea arrests state-trained hackers over bank attacks

North Korea cracks down on a former state-backed hacking group accused of targeting two state banks and laundering stolen funds...