In an escalating confrontation with the Israeli government, the multinational tech giant Intel has taken a bold stance by announcing intentions to halt all investments in Israel if the planned judicial reforms are passed. This news was first reported by the Calcalist under the title “Intel to Netanyahu: If legal overhaul passes, all investments will…
In a significant escalation of U.S. efforts to secure its technological infrastructure, the federal government has announced a sweeping new ban on the importation of foreign-manufactured drones and critical drone components. As first reported in the article, “US Bans New Foreign-Made Drones And Components,” by Startup News FYI, the ruling—set to take effect within weeks—will…
Mswipe Technologies, a prominent player in India’s digital payments industry, has secured a coveted Payment Aggregator (PA) license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), allowing the company to facilitate both online and offline transactions. The license positions Mswipe among a handful of fintech firms authorized to provide end-to-end payment solutions to merchants across the…
The U.S. government is weighing a potential ban on Chinese-made drones used by law enforcement agencies, a move that could significantly alter the landscape of public safety operations across the country. The proposed action, described in the article “The U.S. Could Ban Chinese-Made Drones Used by Police Departments” published by Startup News FYI, is driven…
In a landmark move that underscores growing national concern over artificial intelligence, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the RAISE Act—short for Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Societal Engagement—into law, marking a significant new chapter in state-level AI regulation. The legislation, reported by Startup News Fyi in an article titled “New York Governor Kathy Hochul…
In a move that has drawn concern from leading cryptocurrency advocates, U.S. lawmakers have opted to exclude Bitcoin from a new tax provision that would have exempted low-value digital asset transactions from capital gains reporting. As reported in the article “US Lawmakers Exclude BTC From De Minimis Tax Exemption: BPI” by Startup News FYI, the…
In a significant move that accentuates the rapidly evolving landscape of labor relations in the tech industry, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has paved the way for employees at Microsoft’s video game unit, ZeniMax, to cast their votes on forming a union. This decision could potentially position these workers as the first union under…
In a move signaling a bold shift in leadership at the nation’s premier space agency, tech entrepreneur and civilian astronaut Jared Isaacman has been appointed as the new Administrator of NASA. The announcement was reported in detail in an article titled “Jared Isaacman is NASA’s New Leader” by StartupNews.fyi, and marks a significant inflection point…
In a striking public address that has reignited debate over the future of digital assets and privacy, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler warned that cryptocurrency could evolve into a powerful tool for financial surveillance if left unchecked. According to a report titled “SEC Chair Warns Crypto Could Become Financial Surveillance Tool”…
The European Union has reached a pivotal agreement aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability and reinforcing the bloc’s commitment to a circular economy. According to the article titled “EU strikes landmark deal to tackle end-of-life vehicles and boost circular economy,” published by the Innovation News Network, the proposal targets the automotive sector, seeking tighter regulations on…
