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NEW YORK, Jan 24, 2026, 08:15 EST The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission revealed Friday that it has dropped its civil lawsuit against Gemini Trust Company over the Gemini Earn crypto lending program. The SEC noted the dismissal is “with prejudice,” preventing it from refiling the same claims. (SEC) This development is crucial because the Earn case centered on a heated debate about whether interest-bearing crypto programs qualify as securities offerings.

WARSAW, Jan 24, 2026, 14:24 (CET) Cybersecurity firm ESET has pointed to hackers tied to Russian military intelligence as the probable source of the cyberattacks targeting Poland’s power grid in late December. The intruders tried to unleash a data-wiping malware known as DynoWiper, though their attempt appears to have failed. The Russian Embassy in Washington has not responded to requests for comment. (Reuters) The discovery sharpens the spotlight on an incident Polish officials now see as a serious threat to the country’s energy security.

SINGAPORE, Jan 24, 2026, 21:19 SGT Singapore plans to pour over S$1 billion (around $780 million) into public AI research by 2030, the government announced Saturday. The funding aims to boost national AI capabilities and encourage wider adoption among businesses. https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapore-invest-over-779-mil... Funding arrives just as AI tools shift from demos to real-world use, while nations scramble to secure the computing power and talent needed to train and operate these models. The race remains dominated by U.S.

DAVOS, Switzerland, January 24, 2026, 14:15 CET At Davos this week, business leaders hammered home a clear message on AI: it’s set to create jobs, not cut them. But the International Monetary Fund’s chief warned that young workers could be the most affected. (Reuters) The debate intensifies as companies shift from experimenting with generative AI—such as ChatGPT, which produces text and code—to broader rollout. Governments are increasingly pressured to tackle concerns over skills, safety, and jobs.

Shanghai, January 24, 2026, 21:21 GMT+8 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in Shanghai on Saturday while the U.S. chipmaker awaits China’s decision on whether its advanced H200 AI chip can be imported, according to a source familiar with the situation. (Reuters) Why it matters now: this ruling could determine Nvidia’s foothold in a crucial market amid strained U.S.-China tech relations and heightened scrutiny from Chinese regulators on top foreign vendors. The H200, Nvidia’s second-strongest AI chip, powers data-center operations for training and running sophisticated AI models.

WASHINGTON, Jan 24, 2026, 07:11 (EST) ByteDance has secured U.S. and Chinese sign-off for a deal to hand TikTok’s American business to a new majority-U.S.-owned venture backed by Oracle, Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi’s MGX, Sky News reported on Friday. President Donald Trump praised the agreement on Truth Social, writing he was “so happy to have helped in saving TikTok!” (Sky News) The deal is meant to end a years-long tug-of-war over whether the app can keep operating in the United States, after Washington demanded a sale over national security concerns. A U.S.

SHENZHEN, China, January 24, 2026, 20:14 (CST) Huawei might boost its upcoming Pura 90 flagship’s performance by cranking up the RAM—essentially the phone’s short-term memory for apps—instead of switching to a new processor, Huawei Central reported Saturday, citing leaks. The site mentioned a hefty 20GB RAM option could appear on an “Ultra” variant, with a potential launch in the second quarter of 2026, though these details remain unconfirmed.

NEW YORK, Jan 24, 2026, 07:05 (EST) Samsung is now offering customers a chance to test the Galaxy Z TriFold, its new smartphone that folds twice to create three panels, at select Samsung Experience Stores across the U.S. This comes ahead of the device’s official American debut. (Samsung Global Newsroom) Samsung’s decision to push the new foldable into stores is key as it tries to drum up interest in this pricier design without locking in a firm U.S. launch date.

CUPERTINO, California, Jan 24, 2026, 04:03 (PST) Apple is expected to roll out iOS 26.3 in the coming days, a software update that media reports say will lay groundwork for encrypted texting with Android phones and add a new iPhone-to-Android transfer tool.

LONDON, Jan 24, 2026, 12:01 (GMT) An open online database containing around 149 million stolen usernames and passwords — with about 48 million tied to Gmail accounts — has been taken down after a researcher alerted its host, cybersecurity expert Jeremiah Fowler reported.