New EU guidelines aim to regulate blockchain data storage
Experts debate the role of blockchain in privacy, with some urging for privacy-by-design, while others reject personal data on blockchains.
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Advance AI Education
Early training in AI will demystify this technology and prepare America’s students to be confident participants in the AI-assisted workforce, propelling our nation to new heights of scientific and economic achievement.
The EU Commission hits Apple and Meta with draconian fines
The EU has fired its first regulatory shot under the Digital Markets Act, fining Apple €500M and Meta €200M for anti-competitive practices. As US-EU digital tensions grow, the tech giants face pressure to comply or risk deeper penalties.
ING eyes Euro stablecoin as MiCA opens door for banks
MiCA regulation paves the way for banks like ING to issue Euro-based stablecoins.
IAFI’s push to delicense 5925-6425 MHz band for digital innovation and inclusion in India
The proposal comes at a critical time as India continues to expand its digital infrastructure and promote initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
CISA extends MITRE’s CVE program for 11 months
CISA has extended MITRE’s contract to operate the CVE program for 11 months, ensuring continuity of vulnerability tracking services. Meanwhile, a new non-profit CVE Foundation has been established to support the program’s long-term sustainability and global governance.
Singapore expands cybersecurity certification to cover AI, cloud, and OT
Singapore has expanded its Cyber Essentials and Cyber Trust certification schemes to include cloud, AI, and operational technology security, helping organisations - especially SMEs - strengthen their cyber resilience amid growing digital adoption.
Privacy violations: South Korean users’ data sent to China and the US
The case highlights growing international scrutiny over cross-border data transfers by AI companies, especially those based in China.
OpenAI deploys new safeguards for AI models to curb biothreat risks
A reasoning monitor now runs on OpenAI’s o3 and o4-mini models, helping them block risky prompts instead of generating harmful content, according to the company’s safety report.
New European cybersecurity standard sets framework for sectoral risk assessments
A new European standard, EN 18037:2025, provides a unified framework for assessing and managing cybersecurity risks in complex, multi-stakeholder ICT systems across key sectors like e-health, transport, and digital identity.
