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Tech Giants Embark on Layoffs since Beginning of 2023 despite Profitable Quarterly Results  

A recurring pattern of recent employee layoffs among tech giants reveals these companies are hedging against economic uncertainties.  Despite the current economic conditions, a number of tech giants are still likely to embark on company layoffs even though they are turning profits. These layoffs have been ascribed to a slowdown in

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CFTC’s tech committee gathered in DC to talk DeFi — Here’s what was discussed

The United States commodities regulator received a crash course on decentralized finance (DeFi) on March 22. Crypto executives briefed the regulator on key issues affecting the space, including exploits, decentralization and digital identities.As part of a scheduled first meeting of the CFTC’s Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) in Washington D.C., members

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CFTC adds execs from Circle, Ava Labs and Fireblocks to tech advisory group

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has signaled receptiveness to the crypto and blockchain sector after including several executives from the space as part of its new Technology Advisory Committee (TAC). CFTC commissioner and TAC sponsor Christy Goldsmith Romero announced the updated membership via a public statement on March 13,

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CFTC Names Executives From Circle, TRM, Fireblocks Among Others to New Tech Advisory Group

"To protect our markets from increasingly-sophisticated cyber attacks, to ensure responsible development of digital assets in a way that protects customers, and to ensure that the implications of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are well understood, the Commission requires advice from technology experts," Goldsmith Romero said in a statement. "These

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UK regulators moving “at pace” to deliver a plan for tech firms hurt by SVB collapse

A plan to rescue startups and tech companies affected by the Silicon Valley Bank collapse is underway in the United Kingdom, according to multiple reports on March 12. The emergency plan will include a cash lifeline to a number of businesses. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the government is working "at

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