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Britain Sets Out Plan to Exploit Crypto Potential

Britain set out a detailed plan on Monday to exploit the potential of crypto assets and their underlying blockchain technology to help consumers make payments more efficiently. As part of creating a global crypto asset hub, financial services minister John Glen said Britain will legislate to bring some stablecoins under the regulatory net such as […]

Carmakers Dream of Clean, Green, Mean Electric Machines

An electric car is a clean car, right? If only it were so simple. From motor magnets with toxic histories to batteries made using copious fossil-fuel power, many challenges face carmakers seeking to purge dirtier materials from their supply chains to satisfy regulators and investors. These obstacles represent opportunities for a growing group of companies […]

No Service: The Big Problem with Rural Broadband

Not being able to make a phone call or access the internet is an unfair, yet all-too regular, occurrence for people living in rural communities. Disparities in connection between rural and urban areas cause consequences that run much deeper than just frustration. In this article, Hamish White, CEO of telecom services provider Mobilise, discusses the inequalities of […]

Ukrainian Telecom Company's Internet Service Disrupted by 'Powerful' Cyberattack

Ukraine’s state-owned telecommunications company Ukrtelecom experienced a disruption in internet service on Monday after a “powerful” cyberattack, according to Ukrainian government officials and company representatives. The incident is the latest hacking attack against Ukrainian internet services since Russian military forces invaded in late February. “Today, the enemy launched a powerful cyberattack against Ukrtelecom’s IT-infrastructure,” said […]

The Female Role in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030

When we say the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, certain things come to mind oil, the origin of the Islamic religion, Arabian horses, coffee, the world’s largest desert, extravagant palace, the country where women were not allowed to drive, and much more. However, until quite recently, the role of Saudi Arabian women in the Kingdom has […]

Saudi Telecommunication Company (STC): When an Oligopoly Replaces a Fading Monopoly

The Saudi Telecommunication Company, known as STC, is the leading telecom operator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), competing with United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Etisalat for the number one spot in the region. Established in 1998, the company has been witnessing successive periods of evolution and portfolio diversification that often mirror the telecom landscape […]

Inside China’s Electric Drive for Swappable Car Batteries

A year ago Tesla dismissed the alternative path of electric car battery swapping as “riddled with problems and not suitable for widescale use”. It seems Beijing disagrees. In fact, China is pushing hard for swappable batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) as a supplement to regular vehicle charging, with the government throwing its weight behind several […]

U.S. President Biden Executive Order on Cryptocurrencies

In the past year, centralized and decentralized currencies alike witnessed extensive market growth, and their popularity among the public has grown along the way. On March 9, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden issued an executive order on cryptocurrencies, sketching an inclusive governmental approach to deal with probable risks related to the significant evolution in digital assets, emphasizing cryptocurrencies.  […]