EU Tightens Noose Around Russia, Bans All Crypto Wallet Services
As part of its eighth round of sanctions on Russia, the European Union (EU) has imposed a blanket ban on all cryptocurrency services to Russian businesses.
France Slashes Apple’s Antitrust Penalty By 66%: Report
A French court on Thursday slashed a penalty against iPhone maker Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) for alleged anti-competitive behavior to €372 million (~$366 million) from €1.1 billion.
Palantir Bags $85M, 5-Year US Army Contract
The U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) selected Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:PLTR) to support its prognostic and predictive maintenance and supply chain…
Biden’s CHIPS Act Draws Momentum; IBM Earmarks $20B In Hudson Valley Region Over The Decade
Today U.S. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM) Chair and CEO Arvind Krishna will tour…
Jury Holds Ex-Uber Security Head Responsible For Concealing Data Hack
A San Francisco jury held Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE: UBER) former head of security guilty of covering up a 2016 data breach at the rideshare giant, hiding details from U.S. regulators, and paying off a pair of hackers in return for their discretion.
Verizon Wins $1.6B Task Order To Modernize US Embassies
Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ) bagged a $1.58 billion, 10-year new Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract. Verizon would modernize the global…
Google Settles Arizona User Privacy Lawsuit For $85M
Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google will pay the state of Arizona $85 million to settle a 2020 lawsuit for…
‘Greater Competition In Traditional Gaming’: Microsoft Says Sony And Nintendo Will Benefit From Activision Acquisition
A planned acquisition of a leading video game publisher and console maker has faced regulatory hurdles. The acquirer was taking steps to help make the deal move forward, including creating a new landing page.
High Times, Elegance, Emerald Health Pharmaceuticals Among 8 Cannabis Co. Involved in Promotion Scheme, Says SEC
On September 30, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it had charged eight cannabis stocks, in a stock promotion scheme that included Emerald Health Pharmaceuticals, Elegance Brands Inc.
US Proposes Tougher AI Guidelines To Prevent Exploitation, Discrimination And Abuse
The White House proposed a non-binding Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights likely to help parents, patients and workers avert harm from the increasing use of automation in education, health care, and employment.