Dubai-based cryptocurrency company Alibabacoin Foundation has reportedly rejected the allegations of trademark infringement brought against it by the giant Chinese online retailer Alibaba Group Holding, according to Reuters.
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Alibaba injects major funding into world’s most valuable AI firm
China’s SenseTime Group has reportedly raised $600 million from Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and other investors at a valuation of more than $3 billion, becoming the world’s most valuable artificial intelligence startup. 0 2237
“Don’t mess with our elections”: hackers warn Iran
The attack has disrupted data centres in Iran and has reportedly been launched in multiple countries as well. The hackers have left the image of a US flag on screens along with a warning: “Don’t mess with our elections”, the Iranian IT ministry said on Saturday.
China’s falling space station no threat to UAE, says Space Agency
The Chinese space station is expected to re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere in early April, falling over a region that includes most Arab countries.
Alibaba injects extra $2 billion into Southeast Asian e-commerce firm
Alibaba Group Holding is reportedly investing an addition $2 billion in Southeast Asian e-commerce firm Lazada Group and replace its chief executive.
Dialog to supply chips to Apple through 2020
Dialog Semiconductor expects Apple, its top customer, to use its chips for a significant proportion of its devices in 2019 and 2020, the firm’s chief executive Jalal Bagherli has told a German newspaper.
South Korea unfazed by crypto crimes
South Korea’s finance minister has reported said the government has no plans to shut down cryptocurrency trading in the country despite a spike in crypto related cybercrimes, according to Reuters.
Trump turns to 5G to avoid network spies
National security officials from President Donald Trump’s administration are reportedly looking at ways for the government to take control part of the country’s mobile network as a way of guarding against China.
Google signs patent agreement with Tencent
Alphabet owned Google has entered into a patent licensing deal with Tencent Holdings as it seeks ways to make its …
Bubble or opportunity: where are cryptocurrencies heading?
Globally, the jury is still out regarding bitcoins, as there are many supporters for the cryptocurrency, but also critics.
Synnex to grab distribution giant Ingram Micro: report
The China-based conglomerate Tianjin Tianhai that acquired distribution giant Ingram Micro in 2016 has halted trading on Friday, ahead of …