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EBRD Concerned about Chernobyl Nuclear Plant Amid Ukrainian Warnings

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development expressed concern about the situation at Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear power plant on Friday following its takeover by Russian forces and a problem with its power supply. EBRD concerned about Chernobyl nuclear plant amid Ukrainian warningsLVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development expressed concern about […]

Bharat Biotech Says No Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict on Supply Chains

Indian vaccine maker Bharat Biotech said on Friday the Russia-Ukraine conflict had not impacted the company’s supply chains so far. Unlike several Western companies including McDonald’s, Microsoft, Coca-Cola and Starbucks that have stopped sales or operations in Russia, no Indian company has publicly withdrawn from the region. A few Indian pharmaceutical companies have a presence […]

Crypto Industry on Defensive as Ukraine Crisis Spotlights Russia Sanctions Compliance

Cryptocurrency evangelists are on the defensive amid warnings from U.S. and European lawmakers that digital asset companies are not up to the task of complying with Western sanctions imposed on Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The criticism has seen the crypto industry scrambling to regain control of the narrative, with many executives frustrated […]

Apple to Chime Louder in Asia with 5G iPhone SE

Apple Inc’s low-cost 5G model should enhance the iPhone maker’s appeal in Asia where it is in a stiff battle with multiple rivals from Samsung to Vivo, analysts believe. After focusing on high-end phones during the pandemic-induced supply chain crisis, Apple this week unveiled 5G connectivity to its iPhone SE – for $429 – which […]

U.S. Treasury Launches Campaign to Educate Public about Crypto Risks

The U.S. Treasury Department is launching an initiative to raise awareness about the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies as the digital asset moves from the fringes of the financial system to the mainstream, a top official said. The Treasury’s Financial Literacy Education Commission will create educational materials and organize outreach to inform the public about […]

Biden, Backed by Business Executives, Presses Congress on Chip Funding

U.S. President Joe Biden met with executives of chipmakers including Samsung, Micron and other companies on Wednesday as part of an effort to push the U.S. Congress to fund $52 billion in grants to chipmakers to ease the semiconductor crunch. Biden, along with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, hosted the event with Dr. Siyoung Choi, president […]

Explainer-Will Big Tech Cloud Companies Cut Off Russia?

Ukraine has urged cloud-computing and software giants including Microsoft Corp and SAP SE to cut off Russia to stop Moscow’s invasion. Here’s what’s at stake. WHAT IS UKRAINE DEMANDING? The Ukrainian ministry of digital transformation wants North American and European technology companies to completely pause any dealings with Russian clients, potentially disrupting Russia’s economy and […]

Sherlock Bio Raises $80 Million to Develop CRISPR-based Diagnostics

Sherlock Biosciences said on Tuesday it had raised $80 million in new funding to help bolster sales of its CRISPR-based COVID-19 test and develop new diagnostics based on the breakthrough gene editing technology. The latest round for Sherlock, which was the first to gain authorization for a CRISPR-based COVID-19 test in 2020, was led by […]

Cryptoverse: The Young HODLers Keeping Bitcoin on an Even Keel

Bitcoin’s been known to freak out when Elon Musk tweets a broken-heart emoji. So why isn’t it flying off the handle as we seem to stand on the precipice of World War 3? That could be down to the new HODLers, in part. Young retail investors betting on bitcoin as a long-term proposition rather than […]