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Philippines says improved corruption index ranking a result of ‘digitalization efforts’
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6 February, 2024

Philippines says improved corruption index ranking a result of ‘digitalization efforts’

The Philippines scored 34 out of 100 in the 2023 Corruption Perception Index, up from 33 in the 2022 report;...
China’s Tencent gaming revenues falter, firm preps pivoting to AI
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6 February, 2024

China’s Tencent gaming revenues falter, firm preps pivoting to AI

Tencent’s CEO Pony Ma remarked that the move toward AI stems from several headwinds the gaming unit faces, for one,...
Satoshi Trial (COPA v Wright): Opening day ends in early victory for Dr. Craig Wright
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6 February, 2024

Satoshi Trial (COPA v Wright): Opening day ends in early victory for Dr. Craig Wright

The COPA v Wright trial begins in earnest, with both sides giving their opening arguments to a packed London court...
Bank of Russia onboards more commercial banks for digital ruble pilot
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6 February, 2024

Bank of Russia onboards more commercial banks for digital ruble pilot

Russia’s CBDC pilot is expected to will gather a larger pool of merchants and participants following the onboarding of over...
Goldman Sachs-backed Fnality to expand blockchain payments to US
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5 February, 2024

Goldman Sachs-backed Fnality to expand blockchain payments to US

Fnality has been processing sterling payments on its blockchain platform, but its CEO says the company is eyeing U.S. dollar...
EU catches up with AI, leads blockchain adoption
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5 February, 2024

EU catches up with AI, leads blockchain adoption

While the EU remains behind in AI adoption compared to other economic powerhouses, the region leads in blockchain adoption, launching...