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Turkish Fintech Sipay, dubbed as "Stripe for emerging markets," has secured a $78 million Series B funding round, resulting in a valuation of $875 million. With plans to expand beyond Turkey, Sipay aims to offer services like remittances, setting itself apart from Stripe. This move signifies a significant growth opportunity for Sipay as it enters new markets with unique offerings. Full Article

A federal judge dismissed trademark claims against Tesla and Warner Bros. in a lawsuit by Alcon Entertainment, the company behind Blade Runner 2049, but allowed copyright infringement claims against Tesla for using AI-generated images from the movie without permission. This ruling allows Alcon to pursue legal action against Tesla for allegedly mimicking scenes from Blade Runner 2049, while dismissing claims related to trademarks. Full Article

President Donald Trump threatened to impose an additional 50% tariff on China, on top of the existing 54%, if China does not cancel the 34% tariff recently imposed on U.S. imports. The U.S. tariffs were set in response to China's actions, escalating tensions between the two countries over trade policies. The threat of further tariffs reflects the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China, with potential economic implications for both nations. Full Article

Google has released patches for 62 vulnerabilities, including two high-severity flaws that have been exploited in the wild. The CVE-2024-53150 vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 7.8, is an out-of-bounds flaw in the USB sub-component of Kernel that could lead to information disclosure. The CVE-2024-53197 vulnerability, also scoring 7.8, is a privilege escalation flaw in the USB sub-component of Kernel. Full Article

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IBM has unveiled the latest version of its mainframe hardware, the IBM z17, featuring updates aimed at accelerating AI adoption. The fully encrypted mainframe is powered by an IBM Telum II processor, designed to meet the demands of modern computing. This release signifies IBM's commitment to advancing technology and security in the digital age. Full Article