News from 2023
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.
China pushes digital currency: 'The United States is clearly behind'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 10, 2023
Sheila Warren, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, a global alliance of crypto industry leaders, said in an episode of the podcast "Unchained" that the world should pay attention to China's progress on advancing its central bank digital currency (CBDC) and its efforts to get other countries to use its digital yuan by offering to invest in infrastructure in those countries. Some experts have predicted that China aims to lead the world in digital currency adoption and could leverage it to set global standards and avoid sanctions imposed by the U.S. and its allies.
StoreDot chief science officer: 'The opening of our new U.S. R&D innovation hub is further evidence of our rapid expansion'
By Karla Florez | Feb 10, 2023
StoreDot, based in Israel, recently celebrated its first U.S. research facility opening in Irvine, California, a press release reported.
Peet’s Coffee makes its way to the Middle East: 'We are excited to expand the brand to new GCC markets'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 9, 2023
Peet's Coffee, based in California, opened its first-ever Middle Eastern location in Dubai, UAE, a press release reported. The launch was made in collaboration with Americana restaurants. The companies signed an exclusive master franchise deal in 2022.
Zigatta CEO: 'Being part of Improving will provide us a collection of new capabilities and offerings'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 9, 2023
Dallas-based modern digital services company, Improving has acquired software development and consulting firm, Zigatta, based in Frisco, Texas and Guadalajara, Mexico, a press release reported.
ReSight Global managing director: 'We are very happy to welcome PeepalDesign into the ReSight Global family'
By Karla Florez | Feb 8, 2023
Chicago-based UX research and design organization, ReSight Global recently acquired Indian UX research and design agency, PeepalDesign, securing its expansion in nine key global markets, a press release reported.
Senate Committee announces hearing on 'Why Financial System Safeguards are Needed for Digital Assets'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 8, 2023
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs has announced that it will hold a full committee hearing titled "Crypto Crash: Why Financial System Safeguards are Needed for Digital Assets" on Feb. 14. U.S. Senator Tim Scott, a ranking member on the committee, said that working to develop a framework for the regulation of digital assets is one of his top priorities for this Congressional session.
Lucid Group VP: 'The opening of our first retail location in the province of Quebec is a significant milestone'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 8, 2023
Lucid Group, Inc. recently celebrated the opening of its most recent combination delivery and service studio in Quebec, according to a press release.
ANZ CEO discusses economic outlook amid rising interest rates
By Globe Banner | Feb 8, 2023
The prospect of a recession in Australia was the focus of a recent conversation between ANZ Chief Executive Shayne Elliott and radio host Neil Mitchell on 3AW.
ANZ appoints Graham Hodges as non-executive director amid structural changes
By Globe Banner | Feb 8, 2023
Graham Hodges has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director on the Boards of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited and ANZ BH PTY LTD.
Grain Management founder: Our London office 'positions us well as a partner to global management teams'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 7, 2023
Grain Management, LLC recently expanded its presence in Europe with a new office in London, a press release reported.
Encora CEO on new acquisition: 'We are thrilled to welcome (Excellarate) to the Encora family'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 7, 2023
Encora recently acquired global technology solutions and services company, Excellarate in an effort to leverage its AI, analytics and automation abilities, a press release reported.
ANZ adjusts home loan and savings rates after RBA cash rate hike
By Globe Banner | Feb 7, 2023
ANZ has announced adjustments to its deposit and lending rates following the Reserve Bank of Australia's recent increase in the official cash rate.