SoftBank’s Arm to Transfer Stake in China Unit to Ease Path to IPO
Shares in the China joint venture, control of which is contested, will be transferred to a special purpose vehicle which could allow the chip design firm to list shares.
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China Plans New Regulations For Live-Streaming Services
Such a move could have an impact on Chinese tech giants that operate live-streaming platforms in China, including TikTok's owner ByteDance and its rival Kuaishou.
Hackers Steal Around $600 Million Worth of Crypto From Axie Infinity Blockchain
The native token of the Ronin blockchain was down 20% on Tuesday.
OnlyFans Weighs Going Public Via SPAC
OnlyFans, the subscription platform best known for adult content, has approached SPACs about a merger to take it public, according to Axios.
Chinese Video App Kuaishou’s Revenue Rises 35% on Solid Ad Sales
Kuaishou's better-than-expected results come even as China's internet giants are facing challenges due to an economic slowdown and Beijing's regulatory crackdown.
Bloomberg Suspends Operations in Russia Over War
The financial data and trading platform said customers in Russia and Belarus would be unable to access its services.
DOJ Backs Bill Targeting Business Practices of Amazon, Apple and Google
The FTC, led by Amazon critic Lina Khan remains silent on the proposal.
FTC Sues to Block TurboTax Ads It Alleges Mislead Consumers
The lawsuit follows a lengthy investigation and seeks a temporary injunction of Intuit's allegedly misleading ads for its popular tax-filing software.
Singapore’s Sea Shuts Down E-Commerce Business in India
The Southeast Asian internet giant is reviewing its strategy for global expansion to focus its investments on more promising markets such as Brazil.
Biden Adds Taxes for Rich, Corporations, and Crypto in Budget Proposal
It’s unclear if the proposal, aimed to reduce the deficit by $1 trillion over 10 years, will make it through Congress.
Apple Cuts Production on Ukraine War, Rising Inflation
The move is an early sign of how global tech brands are adjusting to the global slowdown in consumer spending.
HP Inc. Targets Remote Work in $1.7 Billion Poly Acquisition
HP Inc. fought off a lengthy takeover bid from Xerox two years ago, and now it is trying to buy headset maker Poly in what would be its largest-ever acquisition.
Huawei’s 2021 Revenue Down 29% as U.S. Sanctions Hurt Smartphone Sales
The Chinese tech giant's revenue from its consumer business, which consists mainly of smartphones, fell 50% last year.
Tesla to Halt Shanghai Plant for Four Days on Covid Lockdown
Tesla initially said it would shut just Monday but later said it would be closed until Thursday as Shanghai announced a lockdown to curb a Covid outbreak.
Meituan’s Stock Jumps 12% on View Short-Term Challenges Priced In
Analysts say the Chinese food delivery giant's long-term business outlook remains intact despite China's economic slowdown and Beijing's regulatory pressure.
Apple Beats Netflix for First Best Picture Oscar
The film “CODA,” about the child of deaf parents, won best picture at the Academy Awards, beating Netflix for the coveted prize.
China’s State Media: Regulators Trying to Solve U.S. Audit Dispute “As Soon As Possible”
A state-run newspaper says regulators in the U.S. and China have shown a "pragmatic attitude" to prevent U.S.-listed Chinese stocks from getting delisted.
Apple closes Russian payment loophole
Russia’s home-grown Mir payment card system had to continued to function with Apple Pay even as MasterCard and Visa payments had quit working.
U.S. and EU Reach New Cross Border Data Sharing Agreement
The White House announcement was light on details but is a welcome relief to US and EU tech companies.
Former TikTok Content Moderators Sue Company
The lawsuit, which alleges that TikTok violated California labor laws, comes at a sensitive time for the social media giant.
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