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The People’s Bank of China has been developing the digital yuan, a so-called central bank digital currency that aims to replace some of the cash in circulation.
Read more: China has given away millions in its digital yuan trials. This is how it works
Google’s post Wednesday warned against solutions “like PII graphs based on people’s email addresses,” casting doubt on the future of some ad-tech proposals.
Read more: The Trade Desk stock drops 20% in two days after Google clarifies ad-tracking policy
It was created by David Dobrik, a popular YouTuber who gained early fame on the now-defunct social network Vine.
Read more: Here’s a look at Dispo, the invite-only picture sharing app everyone’s talking about
The incident comes after two Black Salesforce employees pointed to workplace issues in resignation letters they published on LinkedIn.
Read more: Somebody hijacked Salesforce’s LinkedIn account and posted support for Black Lives Matter
Susan Wojcicki said it’s still unclear when the ban would be lifted due the still “elevated risk of violence.”
Read more: YouTube CEO says the platform will lift Trump’s suspension when risk of violence drops
A video clip created by digital artist Beeple was flipped for a record $6.6 million last week.
Read more: People are paying millions for clips that can be viewed for free. Welcome to the world of ‘NFTs’
Taiwan will remain competitive in the semiconductor industry in the face of Chinese ambitions, Wang Mei-hua, the island’s minister of economy told CNBC.
Read more: Taiwan chips will stay competitive despite rising challenge from China, Taiwan minister says
With the New Venture Competition (NVC) finale right around the corner, learn more about team ThetaSense, a software as a service startup aiming to empower clinicians to make better and faster diagnoses with Electroencephalograhpy (EEG). We asked team member Zachary Hermes (MD/MBA 2021) about the New Venture Competition journey.
Read more: Get to Know ThetaSense, a Business Track New Venture Competition Team
With the New Venture Competition (NVC) finale right around the corner, learn more about team Wishful, a venture offering curated experience gifts.
Read more: Get to Know Wishful, a Business Track New Venture Competition Team
With the New Venture Competition (NVC) finale right around the corner, learn more about team FlashCash, whose technology allows consumers to pay their bills with a phone camera’s QR code reader rather than cash or credit.
Read more: Get to Know FlashCash, a Business Track New Venture Competition