Digital Watch Observatory

Blockchain association urges Trump to reform crypto policies The association proposes establishing a crypto advisory council to collaborate with Congress and regulators, emphasising a balanced regulatory framework that protects consumers while promoting growth. https://lnkd.in/d_nQDi63 #dwobservatory #dwnews #digwatch

Social media fine plan dropped in Australia A proposal to fine social media platforms for misinformation failed to gain Senate support in Australia. https://lnkd.in/dk3HUvD3 #dwobservatory #dwnews #digwatch

TikTok CEO turns to Elon Musk for guidance ByteDance leadership remains cautiously optimistic about TikTok’s future in the US after discussions involving Elon Musk. https://lnkd.in/dCgp9wwC #dwobservatory #dwnews #digwatch

UK businesses have lost £44 billion to cyberattacks over five years The report highlights the cost of cybercrime in Britain. https://lnkd.in/eW6unWkB #dwobservatory #dwnews #digwatch

US official warns that Chinese hackers target US critical infrastructure Senior US official warns that Chinese hackers are embedding themselves in US critical infrastructure networks, preparing for a future conflict. https://lnkd.in/d8s39RSr #dwobservatory #dwnews #digwatch

OpenAI faces lawsuit from Indian News Agency A clash over unauthorised use of copyrighted content in AI training. https://lnkd.in/dCnDqMEU #dwobservatory #dwnews #digwatch

Global south needs better AI access, says Xi Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for equitable access to AI, urging global collaboration to prevent AI from becoming exclusive to wealthy nations. https://lnkd.in/dQS_aDSp #dwobservatory #dwnews #digwatch

South Korea targets unpaid taxes with crypto seizures The city of Paju in South Korea’s Gyeonggi Province plans to seize and sell the cryptocurrency holdings of residents with unpaid taxes, having issued notices to 17 individuals owing around 124 million Korean won (£88,600) and warning of confiscation by the end of November. https://lnkd.in/d85_VBh5 #dwobservatory #dwnews #digwatch

Keppel REIT expands Singapore data centre portfolio The acquisition strengthens Keppel DC REIT’s portfolio with immediate benefits to distribution per unit. https://lnkd.in/dadzWyRF #dwobservatory #dwnews #digwatch

German court rules Facebook users can seek compensation for data breach A landmark ruling for data control. https://lnkd.in/daui8rQC #dwobservatory #dwnews #digwatch