Mass Pirate Site Domain Suspensions Aim to Slay the Streaming Hydra
The Motion Picture Association’s (MPA) submission to the USTR’s 2025 review of notorious pirate markets identifies a “rapidly expanding” category of pirate sites. Calling out the likes of Vidsrc, HydraHD, and Cineby, the MPA spoke of “one-stop piracy sites offering content somewhat comparable to IPTV services, but without the need for subscriptions or dedicated devices.” The MPA’s use of the term ‘hydra’ appears to acknowledge that...
Internet Archive Ordered to Block Books in Belgium After Talks With Publishers Fail
Back in July, the Brussels Business Court issued a sweeping ex parte site-blocking order targeting several “shadow libraries” including Anna’s Archive, Libgen, and Z-Library. Unusually, the order also included the Internet Archive’s Open Library, a project operated by the well-known U.S. non-profit organization Internet Archive. The order was granted based on a request from publishers and authors who claimed, among other things, that...
Bitgo Secures VARA Broker‑Dealer License to Launch Regulated Institutional Trading in Dubai
Bitgo MENA FZE announced that it has obtained a Broker‑Dealer license from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), allowing the firm to offer regulated digital asset trading and intermediation services to institutional clients across the region. The approval enables Bitgo to operate an integrated OTC trading desk and electronic trading platform for spot trading […] Powered by...
Global Tech Leaders Unite to Propel Emerging Future-Critical Sectors at GITEX GLOBAL 2025 in Dubai
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Landmark 45th edition of GITEX GLOBAL brings together the world’s most advanced AI and tech enterprises and leaders from 180 countries, from 13-17 October at Dubai World Trade Centre Expand North Star celebrates its 10th edition from 12-15 October at Dubai Harbour Dubai, UAE – 08 […] Powered by...
Rezolve Ai Acquires Smartpay to Scale Tether‑Backed, Merchant‑Fee‑Free Digital Asset Payments
Rezolve Ai (NASDAQ: RZLV) announced the acquisition of Smartpay, a digital-asset payments platform that processed over 19 million commercial transactions totaling more than $1 billion in the 12 months ending Sept. 30, 2025. Rezolve said Smartpay’s live infrastructure across Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Angola immediately expands its payment reach in high-growth markets and provides a […] Powered by...
