Sam Jackson News
Report: Cryptocurrency can 'effectively mitigate financial crime and sanctions risks'
By Sam Jackson | May 23, 2023
Blockchain analytics company Elliptic has released a report examining the role of cryptocurrency in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Christian human rights group ChinaAid releases Annual Persecution Report for 2022: 'We are gravely concerned'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 9, 2023
ChinaAid, a Christian nonprofit human rights organization, recently released its annual report, which details how Chinese Communist Party officials continue to persecute religious groups.
SEC commissioner: Lack of push toward crypto regulation 'is frustrating'
By Sam Jackson | Feb 21, 2023
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce recently said that although the SEC has encouraged crypto companies to bring their concerns to the SEC, the process is so slow that it could be driving business away.
Trudeau: 'I'm excited to be joining OPEXUS' in new role as sales director
By Sam Jackson | Feb 17, 2023
OPEXUS, a FedRAMP-certified government process management software leader based in Washington, has named Ryan Trudeau as state and local sales director, the company announced in a news release Jan. 31.
Ex-CFTC chairman: 'Let's make it clear to policymakers that privacy must be central' to digital currency
By Sam Jackson | Feb 17, 2023
Christopher Giancarlo, former chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, said digital currency holds a great deal of promise for the future of money, especially if the government manages it properly.
Javier Ortega 'excited' to be selected as Veriff's chief revenue officer
By Sam Jackson | Feb 11, 2023
Veriff, an identity verification partner for some of the world's biggest digital companies, recently announced the addition of Javier Ortega as its chief revenue officer.
LeoLabs' Ceperley: Australia is 'now host to a landmark in the world of space safety'
By Sam Jackson | Feb 10, 2023
LeoLabs has announced an expansion with the commissioning of the LeoLabs West Australian Space Radar (WASR), which the company says will add critical coverage of the Southern Hemisphere in the Indo-Pacific region.
Council on Foreign Relations notes China's first population decline in 60 years
By Sam Jackson | Feb 1, 2023
For the first time in 60 years, China has recorded a decline in its population, but the drop won't be a reason for concern unless the Chinese government makes it one, according to the Council on Foreign Relations.
Tiffany on recognizing an independent Taiwan: 'Taiwan is a free, democratic and independent country'
By Sam Jackson | Jan 30, 2023
Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany believes it's time to recognize Taiwan as an independent state, so he has introduced legislation that would eliminate the "One China" policy the U.S. has maintained for years and formally recognize Taiwan.
EOFlow founder: 'We have taken a major step forward in entering the world's largest diabetes market'
By Sam Jackson | Dec 31, 2022
EOFlow has filed a 510(k) application with the U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA) for its EOPatch, a wearable, disposable insulin patch.
Governors seek expedited DOC solar trade investigation as firms linked to slave labor halt imports
By Sam Jackson | May 23, 2022
Nineteen governors sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Commerce Secretary Gina Riamondo seeking an expedited review of the Auxin Solar complaint over alleged Chinese “tariff dodging.”
Biden announces ban on imports of Russian oil and gas, 'a main artery of Russia's economy'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 8, 2022
President Joe Biden announced March 8 that the U.S. will ban imports of Russian oil and gas in the wake of Russia's invasion and siege of Ukraine.
BigHand acquires Nevada's Iridium Technology to expand 'presence in North America'
By Sam Jackson | Feb 14, 2022
London-based BigHand Ltd. has acquired Nevada's Iridium Technology from Polaris Growth Fund.
Michigan-based Stryker 'improving healthcare' with launch of joint replacement products in Europe
By Sam Jackson | Feb 9, 2022
The medical technology company Stryker has launched its line of joint-replacement surgical products in Europe.