Japan telecoms giant creates AI filter that calms angry customer voices in call centres

Source: South China Morning Post Survey shows nearly half of staff harassed, get abusive language, threats, SoftBank works with Tokyo University, starts using technology next year We all know the frustration of not getting our queries dealt with by customer services, or being kept waiting too long. Some people take it out on the person… Continue reading Japan telecoms giant creates AI filter that calms angry customer voices in call centres

Nvidia signs deal to use its AI across the Middle East

Source: rthk News Nvidia has signed a deal to deploy its artificial intelligence technology at data centres owned by Qatari telecoms group Ooredoo in five Middle Eastern countries, said Ooredoo’s CEO. The agreement marks Nvidia’s first large-scale launch in a region to which Washington has curbed the export of sophisticated US chips. It will make… Continue reading Nvidia signs deal to use its AI across the Middle East

BitoGroup partners with Far Eastern International Bank to launch first crypto-friendly bank account

Source: Yahoo Finance BitoGroup has announced its partnership with Far Eastern International Bank to launch the world’s first dedicated crypto-friendly bank account. As cryptocurrency adoption by international institutions continues to grow, BitoGroup began serving financial institutions two years ago, becoming the first cryptocurrency exchange to form an alliance with financial institutions. This partnership promotes integration… Continue reading BitoGroup partners with Far Eastern International Bank to launch first crypto-friendly bank account

Binance Announces Tether Integration on Toncoin Network

Source: Cryptonews Binance, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, announced it has integrated Tether (USDT) on the Toncoin Network. This means users can deposit and withdraw USDT using the network, marking another milestone in Binance’s efforts to enhance its multi-chain capabilities. This provides its users with more flexibility and options for their transactions. What… Continue reading Binance Announces Tether Integration on Toncoin Network

Tether Debuts New ‘Synthetic’ Dollar Backed by Tokenized Gold in Tokenization Push

Source: CoinDesk Users can mint new tokens using the company’s new Alloy platform, which will be part of Tether’s upcoming tokenization venture, CEO Paolo Ardoino said. Tether, the company behind the $110 billion stablecoin (USDT), debuted Monday a new token minting platform called Alloy on the Ethereum network that lets users create tokens collateralized by… Continue reading Tether Debuts New ‘Synthetic’ Dollar Backed by Tokenized Gold in Tokenization Push

Hong Kong’s top finance official touts flexible crypto ETF features amid web3 push

Source: The Block Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, said that the in-kind subscription and redemption feature of the city’s six spot crypto exchange-traded funds gives investors more flexibility. The three Hong Kong spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $6.67 million in total daily trading volumes on Tuesday, compared to $2.35 million on Friday.… Continue reading Hong Kong’s top finance official touts flexible crypto ETF features amid web3 push

MetaMask launches pooled staking for Ethereum, excluding US and UK users

Source: The Block MetaMask has rolled out a pooled staking service, enabling ether holders to stake any amount with validators operated by its developer, Consensys. However, the new service is not available in all regions, with MetaMask users in the UK and U.S. initially restricted from accessing pooled staking. MetaMask developer Consensys has launched pooled… Continue reading MetaMask launches pooled staking for Ethereum, excluding US and UK users

First Web3 Integrations With Blackrock And The RWA Trend

Source: Forbes The Real-World Asset (RWA) trend has emerged as a significant sector in the financial industry, blending traditional finance with blockchain technology, peaking in 2024. Leading asset management company BlackRock has made major advancements in Real World Assets (RWA) after the Bitcoin ETF launch earlier this year, now managing $21 billion in BTC volume.… Continue reading First Web3 Integrations With Blackrock And The RWA Trend

Fidelity International Tokenizes Money Market Fund on JPMorgan’s Blockchain

Source: CoinDesk The U.K. firm joined JPMorgan’s Tokenized Collateral Network (TCN), piloting the tokenization of its own money market fund with Onyx Digital Assets. Fidelity International has selected JPMorgan’s Onyx Digital Assets blockchain to tokenize a money market fund. The move means improved efficiency in delivering margin requirements and a reduction in transaction costs and… Continue reading Fidelity International Tokenizes Money Market Fund on JPMorgan’s Blockchain