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Considering a website redesign? Why not do it in public?
The rebirth of ADA.gov offers a real-time glimpse into how language and modern interface constructs can transform a visitor’s experience
Q&A: FNA's Carlos León on how digital money can be more efficient and safe
As multiple nations push ahead on the idea of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), UK-based FNA has been helping them do so. Carlos León, FNA's director of Financial Market Infrastructures and Digital Currencies Solutions, talked...
UK Competition and Markets Authority ramps up big tech antitrust investigations
Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard and Amazon’s Marketplace platform are both currently being probed by the UK regulator.
European Parliament approves sweeping big tech antitrust laws
Two landmark pieces of legislation that target digital businesses operating in the EU will go into force early next year.
Can a four-day-a-week workweek really work?
It's been talked about for ages. And now, with the biggest pilot ever starting in the U.K., we're going to find out whether a four-day workweek actually, uh, works!
VPN providers flee Indian market ahead of new data rules
The Indian government directive mandates VPN providers store information about their customers for up to five years.
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California legislators put four-day workweek proposal on hold
Plans to reduce the standard workweek from 40 to 32 hours at larger firms have been shelved for now, but the bill could return.
Q&A: The digital dollar — how would it work, what would it do?
Any effort to create a digital dollar will involve far more than just technology. Privacy regulations, security protocols, and legal issues pose greater challenges than software and networks. With that in mind, eCurrency CEO Jonathan...
California eyes law to protect workers from digital surveillance
Digital monitoring and AI supervision are increasingly prevalent in a wide range of job roles. With that in mind, the California State Assembly is working on a bill that could lead to a wide range of protections for employees in the...
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California eyes four-day workweek for larger firms
A bill proposed in the California legislature is already drawing fire from business, with one group warning that a shorter workweek would “discourage job growth” in the state.
For Gen Z, bank accounts and cash are out, mobile wallets are in
Even as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is saying a digital dollar could become as trusted as cash, surveys of Gen Z and Millennials show they're already well on their way to accepting crypto for purchases and investments. The shift...
Ukrainian IT industry says it’s still open for business
Ukraine’s leading IT trade association insists the country remains open for business and able to deliver technology projects to foreign clients, even amid the war with Russia and the ongoing refugee crisis.
Lawmakers join growing push to create a 'digital dollar'
Lawmakers have joined the chorus of officials who want the US to create a digital currency that would virtually eliminate funds transfer waiting periods, cut fees and enable those without bank accounts to move money across borders....
US, EU reach preliminary data privacy agreement
US President Biden and EU President von der Leyen say deal underscores shared values over data privacy and security surrounding transatlantic information sharing.
How cryptocurrency is being used to funnel money to Ukraine
Bitcoin, Ethereum and other crypto currencies are being used to funnel money to Ukrainian causes as they are faster, cheaper and, in some ways, more secure than sending cash. So far, more than $63 million has been sent.
Biden issues executive order on crypto regulation, stablecoin proposal
The new executive order represents a large-scale US policy shift on cryptocurrency and digital goods, centralizing and updating regulations for those markets.
Russia is likely using cryptocurrency to thwart sanctions
US and European nations have called on cryptocurrency exchanges to block the Russian government, oligarchs, and others from using their systems to move money across borders. But it's a difficult task, at best, given that decentralized...
After the SWIFT ban, can Russia find other routes for its money — including crypto?
Russia is exploring a myriad of ways to reroute its currency after the US and European nations imposed financial sanctions on the country for invading Ukraine; the sanctions include a ban from the SWIFT financial messaging network.
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