You probably know someone who has tried a digital detox. A weekend off social media. A week away from email. Even a "no-screens" family dinner. The promise is simple: Unplug for a while, and you will ...

LONDON — Keir Starmer on Friday unveiled plans to roll out government-issued digital ID across the U.K. His initial pitch is clear: digital ID will help combat illegal working and curb one of the ...

China launched a digital yuan operations center in Shanghai focused on cross-border payments, blockchain services and digital-asset platforms. China’s central bank has opened a new operations center ...

PETALING JAYA: Three out of the five digital banks, which have been in operation for over one year, have been successful in drawing deposits through promotional returns on savings accounts. But ...

The internet is one of the most powerful tools for freedom in human history. It connects communities, spreads knowledge, and gives people a voice. But it also carries risks - from the spread of child ...

[SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued new guidelines spelling out financial institutions’ responsibilities when advertising in the digital space. The Guidelines on Standards ...

The European Central Bank just dropped a timeline that could fundamentally alter how 450 million Europeans handle money, and the implications stretch far beyond just replacing cash in your wallet. ECB ...

09:24, Sat, Sep 27, 2025 Updated: 09:25, Sat, Sep 27, 2025 Sir Keir Starmer has been warned his controversial digital ID plans could see elderly people shut out of key services. More than two million ...

The UK government is set to introduce a compulsory digital identity system known as the BritCard, billed as a tool to tackle illegal immigration and streamline access to jobs, housing, and public ...

New Delhi: India is veering towards a standalone digital competition law that would have guardrails with upfront rules of conduct for big tech, the powerful technology platforms, according to two ...

MUMBAI: To ensure robust security and user protection as the digital payments ecosystem grows manifold month after month, the Reserve Bank has issued a comprehensive framework for strengthening the ...

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