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Cybersecurity: A business imperative for today’s leaders

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical business issue that leaders across all sectors must grapple with. The increasing sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks have made it clear that #cybersecurity is no longer just a technology concern, but a business one. Leaders who fail to recognize this are at risk of…

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With spot Bitcoin ETFs breaking record inflows, on-chain finance is bridging a new era for digital assets

With increased participation from both retail and institutional investors in Spot #Bitcoin #ETFs and the wider digital assets ecosystem, on-chain finance is anticipated to adapt and grow dynamically, addressing continuous and ever-evolving needs for user protection.

Ant partners global e-wallets, card organizations for International Consumer Friendly Zones Program in China

Chinese fintech firm Ant Group, along with 11 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and major international card organizations, have launched in Beijing a nation-wide Program to build International Consumer Friendly Zones across major Chinese tourist and commercial cities, with the support of relevant authorities and local governments.

Imaginary Ones partners Animoca Brands to enhance Web3 entertainment ecosystem

Hong Kong-based gaming firm company Animoca Brands and Web3 entertainment and intellectual property (IP) company Imaginary Ones have on Monday announced a partnership to enhance Web3 entertainment ecosystem.

Japan’s Smartpay raises $7M in pre series A round led by SMBC Venture Capital

Japanese Fintech leader Smartpay was oversubscribed in raising $7 million in pre series A round led by Japanese technology investor SMBC Venture Capital.

Hyundai Motor, Kia inks deal with Exide Energy Solutions to produce electric vehicle battery in India

South Korean automakers Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai Motor) and Kia Corporation (Kia) have inked deal with Indian battery manufacturer Exide Energy Solutions Ltd. (Exide Energy) to produce electric vehicle (EV) battery in India.

United Kingdom’s TerraPay receives Singapore license for money transfer services

TerraPay, a global money movement company based in the United Kingdom, has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

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It’s a love scam, not a love story: Navigating cyber red flags in 2024

Organizations need to remain vigilant against romance schemes, especially as employees are increasingly using corporate-owned devices for personal use. This exposes the company to higher risks of #CyberSecurity threats such as #Phishing #Scams, identity theft, and #Malware attacks.

BuildMart PH Technologies invests in builders online marketplace for Hubware

BuildMart PH Technologies, Inc., the Philippines-based business to business (B2B) e-commerce platform that connects manufacturers with hardware stores, has invested an undisclosed amount to Hubware Corporation, an online marketplace for builders, hardware stores, and construction suppliers.

Brunei and Laos formally join regional payment connectivity initiative

Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) and Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) have officially joined the Regional Payment Connectivity (RPC) after previously expressing their interest in joining the initiative, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said Wednesday.