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Cryptoverse: As good as gold? Spot bitcoin ETFs aim to whip up US demand
(Reuters) - Bitcoin, the original crypto rebel, is racing into the heart of the financial establishment with an exchange-traded fund that tracks its price. But will it strike gold?
The world's biggest cryptocurrency has leapt 28% in…
Apple unveils new laptops, iMac and trio of more powerful chips
Apple Inc announced a new iMac, MacBook Pros and the third generation of its in-house Mac processor line, rolling out a first-of-its-kind M3 chip that boosts performance and graphics horsepower.
The new chip lineup relies on advanced…
Meta to offer ad-free Facebook, Instagram subscriptions in Europe
Meta Platforms Inc will offer users in Europe ad-free access to Facebook and Instagram for a subscription fee after courts in the region began cracking down on the way social media companies treat data.
Starting in November, users will be…
Nanny granny: Woman hired to care for China toddler 16 years ago who adopted abandoned child now…
A woman in China who was hired as a nanny for a toddler and adopted the boy after he was abandoned by his family 16 years ago is now paying for his university with her pension, moving many people online.
Liu Fang, 68, from central China’s…
Robot maker dreams of turning sci-fi into reality
TOKYO: Ryo Yoshida has monster-sized dreams for his driveable, "Gundam"-like robot, even though its huge size makes it hard to park and the US$3mil (RM14.34mil) price tag will crush most wallets.
An imposing 4.5 metres (14.7 feet) high and…
India’s regulator turns up heat on influencers as stocks boom
India’s legion of financial influencers are once again under the spotlight as the country’s market regulator ramps up action against unregistered advisors dishing out investment tips on social media.
The Securities and Exchange Board of…
Twitter takeover: One year later, X struggles with misinformation, advertising and usage decline
SAN FRANCISCO: One year ago, billionaire and new owner Elon Musk walked into Twitter's San Francisco headquarters with a white bathroom sink and a grin, fired its CEO and other top executives and began transforming the social media platform…
Google search executive worried about Amazon, TikTok enticing users
Google’s top search executive said concerns about Amazon.com Inc keep him awake at night as the company loses users to the online retail giant and newer apps such as ByteDance Ltd’s TikTok.
Testifying as part of the Justice Department’s…
Generation Alpha are the biggest gaming enthusiasts, study finds
Young people belonging to Generation Alpha, born after 2010, love video games. In fact, this is the generation that devotes the largest share of its entertainment time to this activity, ahead of streaming sites and social networks.
And Gen…
Maybank customers will only be able to activate Secure2u at ATMs starting Oct 31
PETALING JAYA: Maybank has announced that it will be introducing Secure2u activation via its ATMs (automated teller machines) beginning Oct 31, with customers required to make an in-person visit for first-time and new device activations.…