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EVs struggle with reliability due to charging, battery issues - Consumer Reports survey

Electric vehicles continue to grapple with poor reliability due to charging and battery issues, a survey by an influential U.S. non-profit organization showed on Wednesday, even as consumers are buying them at a breakneck pace.

Digital bank robberies key risk for central bank e-money, BIS report warns

Digital bank robberies and other cyber hacks will be a key risk for countries launching digital versions of their currencies, a new report from the Bank for International Settlements has warned.

Israeli cyber VC fund Cyberstarts names new general partner

Israeli venture capital fund Cyberstarts on Wednesday named Hila Zigman as general partner.

Most online hate targets women, says EU report

Women are the main targets of online hate, including abusive language, harassment and incitement to sexual violence, a European Union report said on Wednesday.

Researchers say Russia-linked ransomware group has raked in more than $100 million

A cyber extortion gang suspected of being an offshoot of the notorious Russian Conti group of hackers has raked in more than $100 million since it emerged last year, researchers said in a report published on Wednesday.

IOTA launches $100 million entity in Abu Dhabi to create digital network

Global technology network IOTA on Wednesday launched a $100-million foundation in Abu Dhabi to accelerate the growth of its distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the Middle East, aiming to help convert real-world assets into digital ones, said IOTA co-founder and Chairman Dominik Schiener.

Huawei's new smart car firm valued up to $35 bln amid advanced stake talks -sources

Huawei Technologies' (HWT.UL) new smart car software and components firm is set for a valuation of up to 250 billion yuan ($34.67 billion) after it sells stakes to investors including Changan Auto, three people with knowledge of the matter said.

Retail traders reignite rally in GameStop shares

GameStop shares jumped nearly 20% to a two-month high on Wednesday, looking to extend a rally ahead of quarterly results next week and as risk appetite returns among retail traders.

Adobe to defend Figma deal at Dec. 8 EU hearing, sources say

Adobe will aim to counter EU antitrust charges that its proposed $20 billion acquisition of cloud-based designer platform Figma hurts competition at a closed hearing on Dec. 8, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Group: taking steps against money-laundering, terrorist financing

Germany's Bitcoin Group said on Wednesday it was taking measures to improve its internal control system, after the financial regulator BaFin ordered its subsidiary futurum bank to remedy shortcomings on money-laundering and terrorist financing.

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