Malaysia Cracks Down on Unregistered Crypto Exchanges: Bybit Ordered to Halt Operations
Malaysia has ordered Bybit to halt its crypto exchange operations in the country, as regulators crack down on unregistered platforms. Bybit Faces Enforcement in Malaysia Over Unregistered Crypto Exchange Operations The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) announced on Dec. 27 that it has taken enforcement measures against Bybit Technology Ltd. and its CEO, Ben Zhou, citing […] Powered by...
Russia’s New Bill Forces Banks and Merchants to Embrace Digital Ruble
Russia is set to make the digital ruble mandatory for banks and large merchants by 2025, pushing widespread adoption through universal QR code payments. Russia Moves to Mandate Digital Ruble for Banks and Merchants A bill has been introduced to Russia’s State Duma that seeks to make the use of the digital ruble, Russia’s central […] Powered by...
More Than Half of All Google Search Takedowns Now Come from Link-Busters
Online piracy is a constant headache for copyright holders; one that’s particularly hard to beat. Because those who run pirate sites often ignore takedown requests, copyright holders began targeting search engines and other online platforms that inadvertently help users to find pirated content. Typically, copyright holders outsource this work to third-party companies that scan the web for links to pirated material. These companies...
IFPI: Stream-Ripping Fuels Generative AI From Which Existential Threats Emerge
The global recording industry portrays itself as a dynamic and successful business that’s either fighting an existential crisis right now, or sounding the alarm for the next one looming on the horizon. Considering the upheaval caused by Napster, its predecessors, and the demise of the lucrative album format, concerns of another technological surprise creating havoc aren’t entirely unreasonable. Yet to a background of recovery and then...
Top 10 Most Pirated Movies of The Week – 12/30/2024
The data for our weekly download chart is estimated by TorrentFreak, and is for informational and educational reference only. Downloading content without permission is copyright infringement. These torrent download statistics are only meant to provide further insight into piracy trends. All data are gathered from public resources. This week we have three newcomers on the list. “Gladiator II” is the most shared title. The most...
