Elon Musk’s ties to China could create headaches for Twitter
Musk’s investments in China could be at risk if Twitter upsets the Communist Party, which has banned the platform but used it extensively to push Beijing’s foreign policy around the globe.
U.S., Japan and EU push for an open internet amid rise of authoritarianism
More than 55 global partners, including the G7 nations, Taiwan and Ukraine joined the launch of the initiative, opposing the use of digital tools to repress freedom of expression.
How Europe’s decisions shape the tech world
The EU plays a defining role in regulating big tech globally as many companies adopt European standards for their businesses, even if they don’t operate in that market.
Crypto and gaming collide in high-risk 'play-to-earn' economies
Players spent $4.9 billion on NFTs in games last year, according to market tracker DappRadar, representing around 3% of the global gaming industry.
Japan ramps up online messaging on Ukraine to prepare for hybrid war
The Defense Ministry is creating a new specialist post in April to oversee the fight against disinformation, which it says China could also employ during a contingency involving Taiwan.
India bets on satellite broadband to bridge rural digital divide
There are currently more than 800 million internet subscribers in India, yet in rural parts of the country, only about 38% of the population is connected to the internet.
Behind Russia's 'digital iron curtain,' tech workarounds thrive
As Moscow tries to control the narrative about its invasion of Ukraine, some ordinary Russians are using tech to skirt the curbs.
Demand for VPNs in Russia skyrockets after Facebook and Instagram block
Instagram access in Russia was cut from Monday in response to Meta's decision last week to allow social media users in Ukraine to post messages such as "Death to the Russian invaders."
SBI Sumishin Net Bank to postpone $1.2 billion IPO
The postponement marks the latest example of an IPO being shelved in markets globally, as investors from Hong Kong to Zurich grow anxious following the events in Ukraine.
On China's tightly controlled internet, Russia's attack stokes debate
Russia's invasion has been greeted with mixed reactions on Chinese social media, with some users saying it foreshadows how the West may respond if China seized Taiwan.
Pioneering virtual YouTuber Kizuna AI goes on 'indefinite hiatus'
Over five years, the digital character delivered a new kind of content geared toward digital natives. Now she's saying farewell with one last, livestreamed concert.
Wormhole rescue shows crypto world can move fast and fix things
Recent hacking incidents highlight just how much cash — both traditional and digital — is sloshing around the crypto world, and how quickly it can be put to work.
