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EquiLend Expands Its Reach by Acquiring Finadium

EquiLend Expands Its Reach by Acquiring Finadium

May 13, 2026 · Catherine Wells

EquiLend has announced its acquisition of Finadium, a respected research and consultancy firm in the securities finance sector. This deal, which was finalized r

UAE Drives Middle East Fintech Boom

UAE Drives Middle East Fintech Boom

May 13, 2026 · Simon Blake

The Middle East and North Africa's fintech sector is entering a new growth phase, with the UAE at the forefront, according to a recent report. Management consul

New AI Rules for Golden Globes Submissions

New AI Rules for Golden Globes Submissions

May 13, 2026 · Robert Ashton

The 84th Golden Globes ceremony is set for January 2027, and the awards body has introduced new eligibility rules regarding artificial intelligence (AI) use. Th

Memory Crisis: Can New Tech Ease the Strain?

Memory Crisis: Can New Tech Ease the Strain?

May 13, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

Datacenters are struggling to keep up with the growing demand for memory driven by artificial intelligence. The next generation of servers is expected to revolu

Digital Fairness in EU Law

Digital Fairness in EU Law

May 13, 2026 · Catherine Wells

The European Union is entering a critical phase in digital policymaking, with major laws now in place and enforcement on the horizon. The next few years will be

AI Could Help Teens Quit Vaping

AI Could Help Teens Quit Vaping

May 13, 2026 · Simon Blake

Young adults aged 18-24 are vaping at alarming rates. Nearly 38.4% report regular e-cigarette use nationally. Western New York sees particularly high usage comp

Copyright Infringement Allegations Against Meta

Copyright Infringement Allegations Against Meta

May 13, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

Five book publishers and one author have filed a class action lawsuit against Meta and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, alleging copyright infringement. The lawsuit was

UK Seeks New Biometrics Supplier

UK Seeks New Biometrics Supplier

May 13, 2026 · Catherine Wells

The UK Home Office is seeking new suppliers for its £300m biometrics platform, a core system used by police and immigration authorities. The current contract is

Free Profile Viewing Data Demanded for EU Users

Free Profile Viewing Data Demanded for EU Users

May 13, 2026 · Simon Blake

A digital rights group has filed a complaint against LinkedIn in an Austrian court, alleging the platform is unfairly restricting access to profile viewing data