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Wahid loves to write, especially about Digital Currency and Blockchain. He started his blogging journey in 2017 and turned to digital currency in 2019. Wahid is interested in tech, chess and DeFi. He aims to promote decentralization to everyone on the planet.

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Monetary Authority of Singapore commits over $100M to drive fintech innovation

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Wahid Pessarlay

11 August, 2023

Monetary Authority of Singapore commits over $100M to drive fintech innovation

Singapore’s central bank is allocating SGD 150 million (US$111 million) to develop innovative fintech solutions, under the third iteration of...

University of the Philippines to launch AI regulations framework targeting privacy, employment issues

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Wahid Pessarlay

11 August, 2023

University of the Philippines to launch AI regulations framework targeting privacy, employment issues

With the massive AI adoption, the University of the Philippines leads the AI ethics discourse to promote responsible use, deepfake...

Zoom: Consent now required for AI model training using customer data

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Wahid Pessarlay

11 August, 2023

Zoom: Consent now required for AI model training using customer data

Users claim that Zoom’s permissions did not provide an opt-out option for customers, effectively allowing the platform to use customer...

Google accused of firing AI contract staff in ‘retaliatory’ move against unionizing

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Wahid Pessarlay

10 August, 2023

Google accused of firing AI contract staff in ‘retaliatory’ move against unionizing

Alphabet Workers Union takes legal action against Google and Accenture, alleging violation of federal labor laws following a significant employee...

Hong Kong-based Hang Seng Bank limits digital asset companies to simple accounts: report

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Wahid Pessarlay

10 August, 2023

Hong Kong-based Hang Seng Bank limits digital asset companies to simple accounts: report

The HSBC-owned bank told digital asset firms to use simple accounts as they are struggling to utilize banking services amidst...

Bank of Korea eyes 3 cities outside of Seoul for CBDC pilot

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Wahid Pessarlay

10 August, 2023

Bank of Korea eyes 3 cities outside of Seoul for CBDC pilot

As the CBDC pilot launch reveals challenges, plans, and cautious approach, Bank of Korea moves closer to test real-world applications...

Ukraine shifts stance, enforces stricter demands on digital asset sector

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Wahid Pessarlay

9 August, 2023

Ukraine shifts stance, enforces stricter demands on digital asset sector

Ukraine adds a new layer of security to ensure the legitimacy of digital asset transactions, a move criticized by industry...

Nomura subsidiary secures VASP license from Dubai’s digital asset regulator

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Wahid Pessarlay

9 August, 2023

Nomura subsidiary secures VASP license from Dubai’s digital asset regulator

Dubai's VARA has granted Nomura-backed Laser Digital a VASP permit, allowing it to expand the scope of its offering to...

Shanghai rolls out implementation plan for blockchain integration by 2025

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Wahid Pessarlay

9 August, 2023

Shanghai rolls out implementation plan for blockchain integration by 2025

Shanghai announces plans to integrate blockchain technology into its digital economy through implementation strategy, Web3 deployment, and the potential of...