With Trump having secured a historic victory in the U.S. Presidential election, investors are now racing to position themselves for a new America. Dramatic shifts in geopolitical, financial, and trade policies are going to transform the market, with trillions of dollars at stake. And nowhere is the anxiety more acute than among strategic companies, with Trump’s victory poised to give a boost to big banks and send defense sector stocks soaring. Continue reading
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Sumsub Reveals First Global Fraud Index Showcasing 103 Countries’ Susceptibility to Digital Fraud
Today, Sumsub, a leading full-cycle verification platform, releases the Global Fraud Index, the first-ever in-depth study of 103 countries that offers a complete overview of the risk of digital fraud. The Index reveals the underlying factors that fuel fraud in various parts of the world, aiming to raise public awareness of the root causes rather than mere numbers. Continue reading
Drones: The Game-Changer in Global Market Dynamics
“According to the latest study from BCC Research, Drone Technology and Global Markets was valued at $30.4 billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow from $33.9 billion in 2024 to $61.2 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6% from 2024 through 2029.” Continue reading
Royal Mail becomes world’s first delivery company to use tech innovator Wiliot’s digital tags to boost efficiency and cut carbon
Royal Mail has partnered with tech innovator Wiliot to transform the way it tracks items travelling through its network, using breakthrough digital tagging to provide unprecedented visibility. Continue reading
Project Liberty to convene global leaders at inaugural Summit on the Future of the Internet, with POLITICO and The Onion as exclusive media partners
On November 21-22, Project Liberty–a non-partisan organization founded by civic entrepreneur Frank McCourt to enable people to take back control of their digital lives by reclaiming a voice, choice, and stake in a better internet–will host its first-ever Summit on the Future of the Internet in Washington, D.C. The first day’s programming will be hosted by Project Liberty Institute at Georgetown University’s newly inaugurated McCourt School of Public Policy just steps from the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
SiC prices plunge as Chinese capacity soars, reshaping semiconductor landscape
Silicon carbide (SiC) once thrived amid substrate shortages. However, according to the news report from the technology-focused media DIGITIMES Asia, 2024 saw a significant shift where Chinese manufacturers dramatically ramp up production, resulting in a collapse of prices for mainstream 6-inch substrates and a steep decline in 8-inch prices. Continue reading
BRICS creates new opportunities for Africa
At the ongoing BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, the leaders of BRICS member states are focusing on strengthening strategic partnerships and enhancing the grouping’s role in international affairs. Continue reading
Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa Calls to Many Global Remote Workers
Digital nomads, lucky professionals with flexible jobs that allow them to work from anywhere in the world, are increasingly choosing Spain as their base. The Digital Nomad Visa (DNV), introduced as part of Spain’s new Start-ups Law in December 2022, has become a popular tool for relocating to Spain from various countries. Continue reading
LONDON TO HOST MAJOR ISLAMIC FINANCE SUMMIT
Islamic finance continues to be a significant and growing part of the global financial landscape, with a $3 trillion finance market. It offers alternatives to the mainstream UK financial structure that align with Shari’ah law, including ethical, interest-free finance. Continue reading