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Dramatic scene of Indonesian stock market plunge with police probing manipulation and officials resigning amid trading floor chaos.

Police probe criminal indications in stock manipulation after IHSG plunge

30 januari 2026 Rapporterad av AI Bild genererad av AI

Indonesia's Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) plunged up to 16 percent on January 28 and 29, 2026, due to MSCI's assessment of market transparency. Police are now investigating criminal indications related to stock manipulation, while five top officials from BEI and OJK resigned as a moral responsibility. A temporary recovery was seen in Friday's close, though turmoil is projected to continue.

Pcpb warns against fake pest control products, 25 arrested

The Pest Control Products Board has warned Kenyans against using unregistered pest control products, following the arrest of 25 people linked to their supply and use. The board highlighted the serious health and environmental risks these items pose.

Indonesien häver förbud mot Grok AI-chattbot med övervakning

1 februari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Indonesien har avslutat sitt förbud mot Grok AI-chattboten och tillåter tjänsten att återupptas efter oro kring deepfake-generering. Beslutet kommer med strikt kontinuerlig tillsyn från regeringen. Det följer liknande åtgärder i grannländer tidigare i år.

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NTSA and police launch digital ID pilot for Nairobi riders

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Senate agriculture committee advances crypto bill on party lines

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UK and China weigh cross-border asset management scheme

SEC and CFTC launch joint project for crypto regulation harmonization

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission held a joint event on January 29 to discuss harmonizing their approaches to cryptocurrency oversight. Chairmen Paul S. Atkins and Michael S. Selig announced Project Crypto as a collaborative initiative to streamline regulations and foster innovation. The effort aims to position the United States as the global crypto capital, in line with President Donald Trump's vision.

Andesco and Cree warn of 39% natural gas supply deficit in 2026

28 januari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The National Association of Public Services and Communications Companies (Andesco) and the Regional Center for Energy Studies (Cree) released a study revealing a 39% probability of a natural gas supply deficit in Colombia by 2026. The report highlights a medium thermal demand scenario that could rise to 58% in 2027, with average volumes of 117 Gbtud and 129 Gbtud respectively. Both organizations warn of the absence of a clear regulatory framework posing risks to the energy sector.

EU utreder xAI för Groks sexualiserade deepfakes

Europeiska unionen har inlett en formell utredning mot Elon Musks xAI efter oro över att företagets chatbot Grok genererat icke-samtyckande sexualiserade bilder, inklusive potentiellt material med barnsexuella övergrepp. Regulatorer granskar om bolaget följt Digitala tjänstelagen för att mildra risker på plattformen X. Böter kan nå 6 procent av xAI:s globala årsomsättning vid brott.

New bill targets chaos in Ethiopia's spice trade

26 januari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Ethiopia's spice sector, long plagued by informality and a lack of regulatory oversight, is entering a turning point with a new bill. The legislation aims to address the chaos in the trade after years of unregulated practices.

1 februari 2026 06:27