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EU’s ESMA Sets Deadline for Crypto Service Providers to Restrict Non MiCA-Compliant Stablecoins
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) of the EU has asked crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) to put such procedures in place that can assess the compliance of ARTs and electronic money tokens (EMTs) with MiCA. Those found to be non-compliant must be restricted from being circulated, the ESMA has said.
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Centre Can Now Access Telecom Traffic Data, But Not Messages, For Cybersecurity
The government has notified the telecom cyber security rules, that aim to safeguard India's communication networks and services, through a host of measures including specified timelines for telcos to report security incidents and make disclosures.
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"Safeguard Indigenous Communities": Meitei Group's Sit-In At Manipur Bhavan In Shillong
A civil society organisation of the Meitei community organised a sit-in protest at the Manipur Bhavan in Meghalaya's capital Shillong on Sunday, condemning the recent rocket and weaponized drone attacks in Manipur by "Kuki insurgents".
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NASA Concludes NEOWISE Mission After Successful Asteroid Detections
NASA has officially decommissioned the NEOWISE mission, a key component of its planetary defense strategy. Over its more than 10-year lifespan, NEOWISE exceeded its objectives by detecting thousands of asteroids and comets, including many near-Earth objects that could potentially pose a threat to our planet. The infrared data collected by the space...
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Apple Watch For Your Kids Rolled Out in India; Allows Parental Controls, School-Time Notification Restrictions
Apple Watch for Kids is now available to users in India. It enables adults to set up cellular Apple Watch models for their kids to use for calling, messaging, and other functionalities, even if they don’t have an iPhone. They can take advantage of the communication, health, fitness, and safety features of the smartwatch with safeguards enabled.
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Tunisia's Muslims Turn To AI To Save Age-Old Islamic Texts
In an unassuming house on the Tunisian island of Djerba, Said al-Barouni embarked on a mission to safeguard his Muslim community's little-known heritage, using technology and AI to save age-old religious manuscripts.
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Meta, Ripple, Kraken Join Coinbase’s ‘Tech Against Scam’ Awareness Initiative: Details
Coinbase has launched its ‘Tech Against Scam’ initiative this week. This programme aims to inform the global tech community about ways to safeguard themselves against frauds and online deceit – in an attempt to making the industry a safe space.
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Hong Kong Continues Clampdown on Fraudulent, Unregistered Crypto Exchanges
Hong Kong is continuing its ongoing crackdown on crypto platforms that are not officially registered with the authorities in the region. On the sidelines of this, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong has warned its citizens against engaging with – HKCEXP, which is suspected to be facilitating unlawful activities and could be staring...
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Shiba Inu Team to Pin Another Security Layer to Improve Network Privacy: Details
The Shiba Inu team is working with cryptography firm Zama to create a new layer of encryption for its network. The aim is to increase the security quotient for this network. The move could set a mark for other Layer-2 blockchains to adopt similar methods too and secure their respective networks and communities as well.
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Centre Forms Panel To Examine Steps To Benefit Scheduled Castes: Report
A high-level panel has been formed to examine the administrative steps that can be taken to safeguard the interests of scheduled caste communities like the Madigas, sources told Press Trust of India today.
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Parliamentary Panel Seeks Robust Safeguards For Use Of Technology In Legal Process
A parliamentary panel, which examined the three proposed criminal laws, has hailed the move to enhance the use of technology in legal proceedings but said the adoption of electronic means for communication and trials should proceed only after checks.
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Video: US Police Dog With Terminal Cancer Gets Final Salute
Candy joined the sheriff's office in 2014 and was the "first narcotics-detection dog", serving for nearly 10 years, according to a news release by the sheriff's office.
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Snap to Introduce In-App Warning, Other Safety Features to Protect Teen Users
Social media app maker Snap on Thursday said it will roll out in-app warnings and other safeguards globally to offer enhanced protection to users between the age group of 13-17 years against online risks. The safeguards will enable safer communications and search, and show teenage users age-appropriate content.
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Australian Banks Pull Back Support to ‘Risky’ Exchanges to Shake Up Crypto Sector
The National Australia Bank (NAB) has joined others in halting payments to crypto exchanges that have been most named in scam-related complaints. The development comes after almost 50 percent of scam funds reported to the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange in the last one month were related to cryptocurrency.
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TRAI Directs Banks, Financial Institutions to Verify Headers, Templates in Drive to Crackdown on Pesky Texts
TRAI on Thursday said all principal entities, like banks, financial institutions, and others, need to complete the process of verification of message headers and content templates immediately, as the telecom regulator forged ahead with its drive to crackdown on pesky messages to safeguard consumers.
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EU’s ESMA Sets Deadline for Crypto Service Providers to Restrict Non MiCA-Compliant Stablecoins
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) of the EU has asked crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) to put such procedures in place that can assess the compliance of ARTs and electronic money tokens (EMTs) with MiCA. Those found to be non-compliant must be restricted from being circulated, the ESMA has said.
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Centre Can Now Access Telecom Traffic Data, But Not Messages, For Cybersecurity
The government has notified the telecom cyber security rules, that aim to safeguard India's communication networks and services, through a host of measures including specified timelines for telcos to report security incidents and make disclosures.
-
"Safeguard Indigenous Communities": Meitei Group's Sit-In At Manipur Bhavan In Shillong
A civil society organisation of the Meitei community organised a sit-in protest at the Manipur Bhavan in Meghalaya's capital Shillong on Sunday, condemning the recent rocket and weaponized drone attacks in Manipur by "Kuki insurgents".
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NASA Concludes NEOWISE Mission After Successful Asteroid Detections
NASA has officially decommissioned the NEOWISE mission, a key component of its planetary defense strategy. Over its more than 10-year lifespan, NEOWISE exceeded its objectives by detecting thousands of asteroids and comets, including many near-Earth objects that could potentially pose a threat to our planet. The infrared data collected by the space...
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Apple Watch For Your Kids Rolled Out in India; Allows Parental Controls, School-Time Notification Restrictions
Apple Watch for Kids is now available to users in India. It enables adults to set up cellular Apple Watch models for their kids to use for calling, messaging, and other functionalities, even if they don’t have an iPhone. They can take advantage of the communication, health, fitness, and safety features of the smartwatch with safeguards enabled.
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Tunisia's Muslims Turn To AI To Save Age-Old Islamic Texts
In an unassuming house on the Tunisian island of Djerba, Said al-Barouni embarked on a mission to safeguard his Muslim community's little-known heritage, using technology and AI to save age-old religious manuscripts.
-
Meta, Ripple, Kraken Join Coinbase’s ‘Tech Against Scam’ Awareness Initiative: Details
Coinbase has launched its ‘Tech Against Scam’ initiative this week. This programme aims to inform the global tech community about ways to safeguard themselves against frauds and online deceit – in an attempt to making the industry a safe space.
-
Hong Kong Continues Clampdown on Fraudulent, Unregistered Crypto Exchanges
Hong Kong is continuing its ongoing crackdown on crypto platforms that are not officially registered with the authorities in the region. On the sidelines of this, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong has warned its citizens against engaging with – HKCEXP, which is suspected to be facilitating unlawful activities and could be staring...
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Shiba Inu Team to Pin Another Security Layer to Improve Network Privacy: Details
The Shiba Inu team is working with cryptography firm Zama to create a new layer of encryption for its network. The aim is to increase the security quotient for this network. The move could set a mark for other Layer-2 blockchains to adopt similar methods too and secure their respective networks and communities as well.
-
Centre Forms Panel To Examine Steps To Benefit Scheduled Castes: Report
A high-level panel has been formed to examine the administrative steps that can be taken to safeguard the interests of scheduled caste communities like the Madigas, sources told Press Trust of India today.
-
Parliamentary Panel Seeks Robust Safeguards For Use Of Technology In Legal Process
A parliamentary panel, which examined the three proposed criminal laws, has hailed the move to enhance the use of technology in legal proceedings but said the adoption of electronic means for communication and trials should proceed only after checks.
-
Video: US Police Dog With Terminal Cancer Gets Final Salute
Candy joined the sheriff's office in 2014 and was the "first narcotics-detection dog", serving for nearly 10 years, according to a news release by the sheriff's office.
-
Snap to Introduce In-App Warning, Other Safety Features to Protect Teen Users
Social media app maker Snap on Thursday said it will roll out in-app warnings and other safeguards globally to offer enhanced protection to users between the age group of 13-17 years against online risks. The safeguards will enable safer communications and search, and show teenage users age-appropriate content.
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Australian Banks Pull Back Support to ‘Risky’ Exchanges to Shake Up Crypto Sector
The National Australia Bank (NAB) has joined others in halting payments to crypto exchanges that have been most named in scam-related complaints. The development comes after almost 50 percent of scam funds reported to the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange in the last one month were related to cryptocurrency.
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TRAI Directs Banks, Financial Institutions to Verify Headers, Templates in Drive to Crackdown on Pesky Texts
TRAI on Thursday said all principal entities, like banks, financial institutions, and others, need to complete the process of verification of message headers and content templates immediately, as the telecom regulator forged ahead with its drive to crackdown on pesky messages to safeguard consumers.
