Tencent Holdings undergoes restructuring midst a challenging environment

With Chinese authorities intensifying their crackdown on online gaming, Tencent’s cash machine, its revenues have been significantly affected. Faced with increased challenges stemming from heightened government regulations, Tencent Holdings announced stated, it has undergone its first restructuring in six years. In 2018, its market capitalization has fallen significantly and the company has faced some harsh…

Swiss-startup SEBA Crypto AG raises $103 million in latest funding round

SEBA Crypto AG aims to be the bridge between new age financial instruments and traditional institutions. It wants to build a bank that will offer cryptocurrency services to companies and investors while at the same time extend traditional banking services to firms. In an interesting development, SEBA Crypto AG, a Swiss startup, has raised $103…

China’s central bank issues warning on ICOs and virtual currencies

In a warning to investors, China’s central bank – Shanghai Head Office – has warned investors not to invest blindly in virtual currencies and ICOs. On Tuesday, in a disclosure aimed at increasing risk awareness among investors, China’s central bank Shanghai Head Office warned investors that initial coin offerings (ICOs) and virtual currency investment carry…

Apple updates product line with big screen size and diversifies into medical device market

The latest update of its product line is more in the nature of a transitional update rather than transformational one. In an attempt aimed at getting more consumers to upgrade to its latest and more expensive products, Apple has unveiled its biggest iPhone to day; it has also launch a watch that detects heart problems.…