News from January 2023
IMF: Crypto 'concerns can be addressed by strengthening financial regulation and supervision, and by developing global standards'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 30, 2023
The IMF's Bo Li and Nobuyasu Sugimoto recently said that global cooperation to enact targeted regulations is needed to address concerns surrounding the crypto industry.
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.
Carter: 'The CCP has an ear in every TikTok user’s pocket'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 24, 2023
Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA) said banning TikTok from government devices is a good start, but he believes there is more work to do in order to protect Americans' data and privacy from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
WTO's Okonjo-Iweala at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting: 'In order to allow growth to recover, we have to strengthen multilateralism'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 24, 2023
At the recent World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala discussed the need for governments to combat division by strengthening trade with all nations.
GlobalLogic CEO: 'We are excited to welcome Fortech and their talented people to the GlobalLogic family'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 20, 2023
GlobalLogic Inc. recently secured a definitive agreement to acquire Romanian software engineering services company, Fortech, according to a press release. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Fifth Wall's new partner: 'Fifth Wall and their expansive LP network across both the U.S. and Europe has long been on my radar'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 20, 2023
Fifth Wall recently appointed Yvonne Voon as the partner to oversee its recent Singapore office opening and overall expansion efforts in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a press release.
Binance head of Europe: 'Sweden is now amongst the growing list of global jurisdictions that have granted regulatory approval to Binance'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 20, 2023
Richard Teng, Binance's head of Europe and MENA (Middle East and North Africa), announced that after working closely with Swedish regulatory authorities for months, Binance has been granted regulatory approval in Sweden. Sweden is the latest state to give Binance authorization, following France, Italy, Lithuania, Spain, Cyprus and Poland.
Head of Binance Charity: 'We’ve never been more excited to build a more inclusive Web3 world'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 20, 2023
The Binance Scholar Program that was launched last year has drawn a huge amount of interest, and Helen Hai said she is excited about Binance’s upcoming educational initiatives.
DeSantis: It's not in Florida's best interest for 'hostile nations,' including China, to own property in state
By Karen Kidd | Jan 20, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to keep China from buying up more land in Florida.
AustralianSuper head: 'We look forward to building a long-lasting partnership with the team at Churchill and Nuveen'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 20, 2023
AustralianSuper has secured a partnership with Churchill Asset Management, based in New York, according to a press release. The transaction will begin with an initial installment of $250 million, but will grow overtime.
Astrix Security co-founder: 'Establishing a U.S. headquarters for Astrix was key to our continued expansion'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 20, 2023
Astrix Security has opened a new headquarters in New York City in an effort to support its customers and strengthen its global footprint, a press release reported.
Blinken: 'The future of space is collaborative'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 20, 2023
Leaders from the United States and Japan met recently at the Washington, D.C.headquarters of the National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) to sign a framework agreement on "peaceful" space exploration.
NashTech CEO: 'Knoldus' deep expertise and strong track record in cloud and data solutions takes our offer to a new level'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 19, 2023
NashTech, Nash Squared's global technology solutions business, recently acquired Knoldus, a technology advisory and solutions company, according to a press release.
Binance head of Eastern Europe: 'Working together with regulators globally, we can ensure that consumers are protected'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 19, 2023
Kyrylo Khomiakov, Binance's Head of Ukraine and Eastern Europe, said the crypto exchange is expanding its presence in Poland and working to comply with local regulations, which will require that Poland-based Binance users sign a new Terms and Conditions with Binance's Polish entity, Binance Poland sp. z o.o.. Binance announced that it will also be increasing its talent acquisition efforts and educational initiatives in the region.
MIH Consortium CEO on innovation hub plans: 'MIH can bring together top partners from around the world'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 19, 2023
The MIH Consortium, an enterprise by Hon Hai Technology Group Taipei, Taiwan, plans to launch an Innovation Hub near the Foxconn facility in Ohio, a press release reported.
Huang: 'The U.S. has this incredible edge over any country in the world in terms of producing frontier research'
By Gregory Burnett | Jan 19, 2023
The John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings recently hosted a panel of experts to discuss "The Future of the U.S.-China Competition for Human Capital.” The panel explored the human capital dynamics and respective policy approaches between the U.S. and China and how they will affect geopolitical and economic competition both domestically and on the world stage.
Vivera CEO: 'This long-awaited Israel patent is going to allow us to give more patients access to this innovative drug delivery system'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 19, 2023
Vivera Pharmaceuticals, a vertically integrated company, announced their TABMELT technology had been granted a patent from the Israel Patent Office on Jan. 5, according to a press release.
Equinix president: 'This investment will give both South African businesses the opportunity to expand internationally and global businesses to expand into South Africa'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 19, 2023
Equinix, Inc. confirmed plans to introduce its new $160 million data center investment in Johannesburg, according to a press release. The new office is expected to open by mid-2024.
Minecodes co-founder on acquisition: 'Consolidation and globalization are key to our vision'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 18, 2023
Occams Advisory, a global provider of professional and business services headquartered in Maryland, has acquired MineCodes, a Canadian company specializing in technology-based knowledge and quality services, according to a news release.
Render Networks' new VP: 'I am thrilled to join the executive team at this time of the company's evolution'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 18, 2023
Render Networks recently appointed Omar Ramadan as vice president of customer operations, according to a press release.