digital policy

Tougher Action Against Crypto Miners in Russia’s Dagestan

Authorities in Dagestan are enhancing their efforts to combat illegal cryptocurrency mining activities that have significantly disrupted local power supplies. The issue has escalated to the point where officials are attributing widespread power outages and even recent fires in the…

Taiwan’s New Regulations to Combat Telecom Fraud

In a proactive move to curb telecom fraud, Taiwan’s government is instituting new regulations aimed at safeguarding its telecommunications sector. Proposed by the Ministry of Digital Affairs, these regulations focus specifically on the management of four-digit telephone numbers that start…

Australia Introduces New AI Regulations: Balancing Innovation and Oversight

In response to mounting global concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to spread misinformation, the Australian government has taken a decisive step forward by updating its AI regulatory framework. Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic recently announced guidelines…