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Nansen CEO: 'We believe that every asset will be tokenized'

Alex Svanevik, CEO and Co-founder of Nansen, expressed his belief that "every asset will be tokenized" and tracked on-chain, making on-chain data essential for investors.

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Dentsu CEO: We're no longer only an advertising company

The leader of Japan's largest marketing agency says the company will grow by consulting clients on business transformation and technology, not just traditional advertisting and public relations.

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Binance announces speaker lineup for Blockchain Dubai 2024

Binance announced the initial speaker lineup for Binance Blockchain Dubai 2024, featuring prominent figures from Circle, Nansen, Dubai Future Foundation, and Wamda Capital. Additional speakers are expected to be revealed soon.


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Deloitte announces AI’s impact on private equity valuations

Deloitte announced that AI is expected to significantly enhance the portfolio valuation process. This technology is anticipated to increase the frequency and efficiency of portfolio valuations.


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Binance announces investment in decentralized AI platform Sahara AI

Binance announced its investment in Sahara AI, a decentralized blockchain platform, to promote an open and equitable AI economy. Sahara AI aims to ensure AI security, equity, and accessibility by prioritizing sovereignty and provenance in its collaborative approach.


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Binance announces Binance Labs investment in aPriori

Binance announced that Binance Labs has invested in aPriori, a project developing MEV-powered liquid staking solutions on the Monad Ethereum-compatible platform. aPriori was incubated during Season 6 of the Binance Labs Incubation Program.


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Cell Impact receives order worth SEK 18 million

Swedish company Cell Impact AB has been awarded a 30-month contract involving the production of flow plates, tools, and fixtures. The contract is set to commence this month with deliveries expected to continue until mid-2026.


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Pew Charitable Trust announces new Fellows in Marine Conservation

The 2024 Pew fellowship in marine conservation has been awarded to scientists from six countries: the Philippines, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.


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UAE Advanced Technology Research Council teams up with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Digital Technologies to accelerate adoption of Falcon AI

Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Digital Technologies has announced plans to explore and encourage the adoption of Falcon large language models (LLMs) and solutions powered by Falcon artificial intelligence (AI). In this endeavour, they will be supported by the United Arab Emirates' Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), which will provide technical expertise for the integration of AI in government services and technological infrastructure.


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Uruguay Foreign Minister Omar Paganini participates in signing of Artemis Accords

Uruguay has become the 36th nation to join the Artemis Accords, a ceremony marking this event took place earlier this week. The Artemis campaign, led by NASA, aims to send the first person of color, the first woman, and its first international partner astronaut to the moon.


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S&P Global announces generative AI search on the S&P Global marketplace

S&P Global has announced a new feature for its marketplace this week, aiming to simplify the search process with Generative AI-enabled search. This technology is expected to enhance the user experience by making it easier to find desired information on the platform.


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Sierra Space lands contract from Space Development Agency for missile warning and tracking satellites

The company, Sierra Space, has secured a contract to construct 18 satellites intended for missile warning and tracking. Under the agreement, Sierra Space will design, produce, and deliver 16 missile warning and tracking satellites along with two additional satellites specifically built for missile defense and fire control.


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Wiseband joins forces with Rivada Space Networks to expand in the Middle East

Satellite services firm Wiseband has formed a partnership with Rivada Space Networks to deliver secure internet connections across the Middle East. This strategic alliance is anticipated to broaden Wiseband’s connectivity initiatives from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Kuwait, and Egypt, to emerging markets within the region.


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Quebec-based LeddarTech trades on NASDAQ following merger with Prospector Capital Corp

LeddarTech, an automotive software company, recently announced the completion of its business combination with Prospector Capital Corp. The trading of LeddarTech stock on the Nasdaq Global Market commenced last week.


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Mediwave unveils AI-powered ambulance

In a collaboration with 1990 Suwa Seriya, Mediwave has launched an ambulance designed to enhance emergency care through what the company terms as "Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence." This innovative ambulance service was recently unveiled in Sri Lanka.


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U.S. Silica names new Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

US Silica recently announced the appointment of Gene Padgett, who is set to join the team in the coming week. According to a press release issued by the company, Padgett has previously held similar roles at Valmont Industries.


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UK Competition and Markets Authority opens investigation into Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) disclosed on Dec. 8 that it would be probing the partnership between a software company and an AI firm, which they believe has created a merger under the Enterprise Act of 2002. The authority will also examine how this situation might impact competition in UK markets for goods or services.


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Columbia professor: ‘Binance's net contribution to a more inclusive financial system is something to be commended’

Omid Malekan, an author and adjunct cryptocurrency professor at Columbia Business School, said in a Nov. 22 post on X that Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world, has been more successful than many traditional financial institutions in expanding financial inclusion to underserved populations. The platform's wide reach and user-friendly tools are key components of this success.


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OpenAI reverses course on CEO Altman ouster

Following intense internal negotiations, Sam Altman will resume his role as CEO at OpenAI. This change is in response to pressure from employee dissatisfaction and Microsoft's proposal to Altman. OpenAI's posted to X late November 21 and confirmed Altman's return and a revamped board.


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Broadcom finalizes acquisition of VMware

Broadcom finalized a deal with VMware that acquires the cloud computing software provider into the ownership of Broadcom for $69 billion. This landmark deal, completed in 2022, saw one of the world's leading infrastructure technology companies significantly expand its portfolio.