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Despite the global rise of cryptocurrency, several nations continue to impose strict regulations or outright bans. While some governments cite financial stability and fraud prevention, others raise concerns about money laundering and economic control. Here are ten countries where cryptocurrency remains restricted or prohibited in 2025. China China has maintained...

Initial concerns over the sustainability of Malaysia’s data center expansion following DeepSeek’s emergence are now turning into optimism, according to an analysis by Juwai IQI Co-Founder and Group CEO Kashif Ansari. Ansari noted that DeepSeek had disrupted the AI landscape with a large language model that rivaled those of established...

The world’s most forward-thinking tech leaders are set to converge at Ai Everything Global, a premier gathering dedicated to showcasing and debating the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Taking place from February 4-6, 2025, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the event follows groundbreaking developments in the AI sector, including the...

Taiwan offers a rich landscape for wellness travel, combining natural beauty with many wellness practices. From hot springs to meditation retreats, visitors can access various holistic experiences. Engaging in wellness tourism in Taiwan opens doors to cultural enrichment and personal well-being. Utilizing an eSIM for Taiwan offers visitors seamless connectivity...

A global tech selloff, spurred by Chinese AI developer DeepSeek, erased a combined $108 billion from the fortunes of the world’s 500 wealthiest individuals. Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang led the losses, with billionaires tied to artificial intelligence facing the most significant setbacks. Huang’s fortune dropped by 20%, equating to $20.1...

A recent survey by PwC revealed that Canadian executives are slower to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) compared to their global counterparts, with only 79% of Canadian CEOs planning to implement AI within the next 12 months, compared to 87% globally. The report highlighted that Canadian companies are falling behind in...

China installed 8 GW of solar power across various nations under its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2024, according to data from Wood Mackenzie. This contribution formed part of a record-breaking 24 GW of total power projects deployed in over 140 participating countries within a single calendar year, the...

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff stated on Thursday that today’s business leaders would be the last to oversee the entire human workforce as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an integral part of organizational operations. Speaking during a panel at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, he emphasized that the...

Hiroshi Mikitani, founder and CEO of Rakuten Group Inc., has underscored the critical role of the company’s telecommunications division in driving growth through artificial intelligence. Despite entering Japan’s wireless market four years ago, Rakuten has continued to report financial losses. Mikitani stated that the mobile division, which now serves over...

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is encountering significant challenges in its efforts to bring advanced chip production to its new Arizona facility, as the plant is unlikely to implement the company’s most cutting-edge technology before its factories in Taiwan. This delay, according to TSMC CEO and Chairman C.C. Wei, stems...