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Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law

Hong Kong media entrepreneur and pro-democracy advocate...

Former Chinese Justice Minister Sentenced to Life for $20 Million Bribery Scheme

Court finds Tang Yijun abused high office...

The philosophical puzzle of rational artificial intelligence

To what extent can an artificial system...

Chandni Nanda

ED Launches Money-Laundering Probe in ₹100 Crore Cheating Case Tied to Dubai-Based Businessman

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated a money-laundering probe against a Dubai-based businessman and associates following a ₹100 crore cheating case filed by Pune...

UAE Advances Anti-Money Laundering Efforts: Gold Refineries Discuss Due Diligence Regulations for Responsible Supply

The Ministry of Economy in the UAE, through its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) department, organized a two-day session for gold refineries in the country to...

Vesta and Stripe Join Forces to Bolster Fraud Prevention and Transaction Security

Vesta, a transaction guarantee platform, has partnered with Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform, to provide a robust fraud prevention and risk protection solution. This...

Persona and Paravision Unveil AI-Driven Age Estimation Solution for Secure and Ethical User Verification

Persona and Paravision have introduced an advanced AI-driven age estimation and verification solution, enhancing businesses' ability to efficiently verify users' ages while respecting privacy...

SEBI Implements Regulatory Overhaul: No PAN, KYC, or Nomination Mandatory for Holders of Physical Securities in Listed Companies

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced a substantial regulatory shift regarding the holding of physical securities in listed companies. The...

White Earth Nation’s Cannabis Clash: Tribal Rights, Regulatory Disputes, and Legal Limbo

About three months ago, law enforcement officials raided Todd Thompson's tobacco shop in Mahnomen County, seizing approximately seven pounds of cannabis, $3,000 in cash,...

UK Reinsurance Brokers Tysers and H.W. Wood Resolve $2.8M Ecuador Bribery Case with $36M and $508,000 Penalties

UK-based reinsurance brokers, Tysers Insurance Brokers Limited (Tysers) and H.W. Wood Limited (H.W. Wood), have resolved Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations by the...

MAS Introduces Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins to Ensure Stability and Credibility in Singapore’s Digital Payment Landscape

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has introduced a regulatory framework to enhance the stability of single-currency stablecoins. The framework applies to non-bank issuers...

India’s CFCFRMS Thwarts ₹600 Crore in Cyber Frauds, Earns Praise from FATF

India's innovative Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS) has successfully intercepted over ₹600 crore, preventing it from reaching online fraudsters, according...

Germany, France, and Italy Unite for Binding AI Regulations Across EU: Emphasizing Trust, Security, and Inclusion of Small Providers

Germany, France, and Italy have reached an agreement on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the future, aiming for binding voluntary commitments for...

Former Albanian Health Minister Under Investigation: Ordered to Report Weekly and Restricted from International Travel Amid Corruption Probe

Albania's former health minister, Ilir Beqaj, under investigation for alleged corruption, has been instructed by prosecutors to regularly report to the police and is...

Hawaii Attorney General Proposes Comprehensive Plan for Recreational Marijuana Legalization, Balancing Industry Growth, Social Equity, and Public Health

In a significant move for recreational marijuana use in Hawaii, Attorney General Anne Lopez has proposed a comprehensive plan aimed at overcoming obstacles that...

New York Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Providing Tax Relief for NYC Marijuana Businesses, Addressing Federal Deduction Restrictions

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation aimed at providing tax relief to marijuana businesses in New York City that face restrictions on...

Japan Takes Bold Step with New Law Allowing Medical Use of Cannabis-Derived Products, Prioritizing Patient Well-being while Maintaining Stringent Controls

In a groundbreaking development, Japan has recently enacted a law permitting medical products derived from cannabis, signaling a substantial advancement in its healthcare system....

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