News from February 2023
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.
Sareen: 'This move into Vancouver is an exciting opportunity for Highspot'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 21, 2023
Highspot, based in Seattle, Washington, has expanded into Canada with a new opening in Vancouver, British Columbia, according to a press release.
Reciprocal Privilege: America's New Policy to Guide Relations with China
By Editorial Board | Feb 20, 2023
U.S. policy makers woke up to a new reality when citizens in Montana spotted what is now known to be a Chinese spy balloon drifting over their state.
White on acquisition: Blume 'brings significant new talent, a portfolio of other valuable product capabilities'
By Karla Florez | Feb 18, 2023
WiseTech Global, based in Sydney, Australia, has acquired Blume Global, a North American solution facilitating intermodal rail, a press release reported. The transaction was made using funds managed by Apollo, EQT and other minority shareholders.
Flyadeal head on partnership renewal: 'Navitaire’s partnership has always been beneficial and futuristic'
By Karla Florez | Feb 18, 2023
Flyadeal recently renewed its agreement related to the Navitaire Airline Platform to accelerate its global digital and operational growth, according to a press release.
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.
U.S.-Ecuador workshop addresses illicit trafficking of cultural property
By Globe Banner | Feb 17, 2023
The United States Government, in partnership with the Government of Ecuador and Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), organized a workshop focused on preventing the illicit trafficking of cultural property.
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.
DeltaTek Global CEO: 'To join Expro, a leader in the industry, is a monumental moment for the company'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 16, 2023
Houston-based Energy services provider, Expro confirmed the acquisition of well construction cementing specialists DeltaTek Global.
Berry VP on Coca-Cola partnership: 'Innovation in packaging design is key to helping our customers meet their ambitious sustainability goals'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 16, 2023
Berry Global Group, Inc. was recently deemed the first-ever plastic packaging manufacturer in Europe to supply The Coca-Cola Company with a lightweight, attached closure for Coca-Cola's carbonated soft drink bottles made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate). More than 400 million closures have been implemented to Coca-Cola bottling lines in Germany, Spain and the UK, according to a press release.
Furuichi on Tanium's spot on Japan’s 2023 List of Best Workplaces: 'We are honored to be part of this prestigious list'
By Karla Florez | Feb 15, 2023
Tanium was recently listed as one of Japan’s Best Workplaces, according to a press release.
Yum Brands CEO on fourth quarter earnings: 'We’re winning because of value'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 15, 2023
Yum Brands reported fourth quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded analysts’ expectations, driven by accelerated same-store sales growth at Taco Bell, according to a recent CNBC report.
U.S.-Ecuador higher education partnerships foster innovation through new grants
By Globe Banner | Feb 15, 2023
The U.S. Government, in collaboration with Partners of the Americas, has announced new educational partnerships between the United States and Ecuador.
Essentium CEO on new appointments: 'I look forward to working with them to achieve our next wave of accelerated growth'
By Karla Florez | Feb 14, 2023
Essentium, Inc. recently appointed Edna Garcia to the role of chief financial officer and Will Chiang as chief operations officer, a press release reported.
Orange EV co-founder: 'Orange EV has long anticipated this expansion in Canada'
By Karla Florez | Feb 14, 2023
U.S.-based EV truck manufacturer Orange EV has officially expanded into the Canadian market, fulfilling the requests of its customers, according to a press release.
Big Data China publication reviews autonomy of Chinese companies
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 14, 2023
The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) recently presented its latest Big Data China publication, "How Private Are Chinese Companies?"
Israel: Hinging an Unhinged Supreme Court
By MK Simcha Rothman and Edward "Coach" Weinhaus, Esq. | Feb 14, 2023
Americans need not be reminded of the preeminent power of the Supreme Court. Whether recognizing same-sex marriage or expanding states’ rights to restrict abortion, the Court recognizes the bounds of the Constitution that created it.
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.
Binance launches updated Proof of Reserves system: Advanced technology “enhances privacy, security, & reliability”
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 10, 2023
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, has implemented zk-SNARKs, zero knowledge proof protocols, to launch a new Proof of Reserve (PoR) that enables users to verify that all of their holdings are backed 1:1, and that Binance has additional reserves to cover user assets, a company spokesperson said.
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.