Category Archives: Finance

03Jan/25

IRS Artificial Intelligence Governance and Principles

Jan. 3, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This interim guidance memorandum from the IRS Chief Data and Analytics Officer outlines new Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) 10.24.1, establishing AI governance principles and processes. It details requirements for AI use case inventories, approval procedures, and risk management, particularly for safety-impacting or rights-impacting AI. Continue reading

02Jan/25

wine as an investment

Jan. 1, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Wine Market Journal released its annual list of top-appreciating wines for 2024, highlighting eleven wines that significantly outperformed the stock market. Analysis considered auction data from 2023 and 2024, focusing on wines with sufficient trade volume and minimum average prices. The list showcased various wines, including several from the 1970s, reflecting trends in collector preferences for older vintages and specific regions. Continue reading

30Dec/24

ZT Mining Pioneers Innovative Solutions in the Cloud Mining Industry

As the cryptocurrency industry grows, the demand for accessible and efficient mining solutions has never been higher. ZT Mining, a leading innovator in cloud mining, announces a new range of services designed to democratize access to cryptocurrency mining while addressing environmental concerns. Continue reading

03Dec/24

Diebold Nixdorf First to Implement Microsoft® Windows 11® on Live ATMs

Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a world leader in transforming the way people bank and shop, today announced that it is the first ATM solution provider to deploy the Microsoft® Windows 11® IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 operating system in a live environment. The deployment includes two bank partners in Central Asia, Eurasian Bank and Kapital Bank, and follows the company’s previous announcement that it was the first ATM solution provider to support Windows 11. Implementation of the software deployment will be managed by BS/2, Diebold Nixdorf’s licensed partner in the Central Asia region. Continue reading

23Nov/24

Africa Exclusive: Bybit Promotes Crypto Education with P2P Security Webinar

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, sets out to raise awareness of P2P security and to equip users with the latest anti-fraud knowledge and tools in a new learn and earn event exclusively for users in Africa. Hosting a P2P security Webinar on Nov. 25, Bybit P2P will also be announcing a prize pool valued at 10,000 USDT for a new Africa-exclusive deposit event. Continue reading

18Nov/24

Three Companies Fighting Back Against China’s Rare Earth Dominance

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

05Nov/24

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

28Oct/24

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