Itaú Unibanco explores real-pegged stablecoin creation
The bank is awaiting the Central Bank’s consultation to better understand the regulations surrounding stablecoin issuance. Itaú Unibanco, the largest bank in Brazil and Latin America, is exploring the potential…
PayPal expands digital asset services to include Solana and Chainlink
The shift in regulatory attitudes in the US is encouraging institutions to adopt cryptocurrencies. PayPal has expanded its digital asset services to include Solana (SOL) and Chainlink (LINK) for users…
Aetherflux raises $50 million for space solar power project
The space solar startup aims to demonstrate space-based solar power with a 2026 mission, using satellites to beam energy via lasers to ground stations, with $50 million in new funding.…
European Commission targets end-to-end encryption and proposes expanding Europol’s powers into an EU-level FBI equivalent
ProtectEU, a new internal security strategy, outlines a strategic vision to bolster the EU’s internal security by expanding Europol’s role, improving intelligence-sharing, and exploring lawful access to encrypted data. The…
Unlocking business benefits with sustainable IT infrastructure
As regulatory pressure mounts and energy prices surge, organisations are being pushed to rethink their sustainability strategies and technology investments sooner rather than later. Some 79% of CEOs in…
Singapore issues new guidelines to strengthen resilience and security of cloud services and data centres
The guidelines align with international standards and will be updated periodically to adapt to technological advancements. The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has issued new Advisory Guidelines (AGs) intended to…
US Cyber Command integrates generative AI for enhanced cybersecurity operations
The agency has outlined an AI roadmap with around 100 tasks to embed AI across logistics, security, and defence functions. A senior official at US Cyber Command has stated that…