EdTech Insight – Xi tells Dutch prime minister: No force can stop China’s tech advance

by EdTechMate | Mar 28, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In the latest international technology discourse, the ongoing dynamics between the Netherlands and China have highlighted significant concerns and aspirations in the realm of high-tech industries, particularly centered around...

EdTech Insight – Penthouse to prison: Sam Bankman-Fried’s journey from crypto king to convicted conman

by EdTechMate | Mar 27, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The recent case of Sam Bankman-Fried, founder and former CEO of FTX, signifies a cautionary tale within the rapidly-evolving digital currency landscape. Once considered a crypto wunderkind, Bankman-Fried’s rise and fall chart a...

EdTech Insight – SEC scores big win in lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase

by EdTechMate | Mar 27, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points The recent ruling by a judge that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s lawsuit against Coinbase for unregistered sales of securities can proceed to a jury trial marks a significant event in the...

EdTech Insight – The UK is regulating memes about crypto and other investments to curb scams from ‘finfluencers’

by EdTechMate | Mar 27, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points In the realm of financial regulation, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of Britain has introduced new guidelines targeting the intersection of social media and financial promotions, especially those related to...

EdTech Insight – Reddit investors shrug off hold rating, bid up stock another 9% as post-IPO rally continues

by EdTechMate | Mar 26, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points The education sector is closely following the recent initial public offering (IPO) of Reddit, which holds promising innovations for international education and digital transformation. Reddit’s IPO has shown a...

EdTech Insight – Adam Neumann’s bid to buy back WeWork faces uphill battle due to financing challenges

by EdTechMate | Mar 26, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The international education sector may be indirectly impacted by the recent developments surrounding Adam Neumann’s attempt to acquire WeWork out of bankruptcy. The key topics to note are Adam Neumann’s return to the...