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Vulnerability In WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway Plugin Affects 900,000+ Websites via @sejournal, @martinibuster
WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway plugin vulnerability allows hackers to steal sensitive customer information The post Vulnerability In WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway Plugin Affects 900,000+ Websites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Navigating Hong Kong’s New Crypto Regulations
Hong Kong has been making headlines in the crypto space ever since it announced it would allow retail crypto trading in May 2023. On June 1, Hong Kong implemented new crypto regulations to license exchanges, with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) marking the occasion by issuing a flurry of regulatory guidance for operators of Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATP). It is important to note that while cryptocurrencies have faced prohibition in mainland China since 2021, Hong Kong has its own distinct financial system and regulatory bodies. On June 13, an explanation of these regulations written by Gilbert […]
Ripple Calls for Investigation Into Former SEC Director Amid Controversy
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has called for an investigation into former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) director Bill Hinman. The call comes in the wake of the court-ordered release of a trove of documents by the SEC, which has been embroiled in a legal dispute with Ripple since 2020. The documents, which were recently unsealed by a judge’s order, reveal conflicting thoughts and opinions within the SEC regarding the regulation of the crypto industry. They largely pertain to a speech delivered by Hinman in June of 2018, in which he stated that Ethereum (ETH) should not be […]
Google’s Latest Easter Egg: A Katamari Minigame via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google’s newly discovered Easter egg, a Katamari minigame, offers a fun distraction and pays tribute to the popular series. The post Google’s Latest Easter Egg: A Katamari Minigame appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Popular Reddit Communities Support These App Developers In Prolonged Protest via @sejournal, @kristileilani
Executives remains focused on profits while popular Reddit communities maintain support for developers forced to shut down popular Reddit apps over API changes. The post Popular Reddit Communities Support These App Developers In Prolonged Protest appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Bard EU Launch Delayed Over Privacy Concerns via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google’s AI chatbot Bard faces launch delay in Europe over data privacy concerns amid stricter EU regulations. The post Google Bard EU Launch Delayed Over Privacy Concerns appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Aims To Improve Search Quality With New Feedback Form via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google’s new search spam report form expands reportable issues, emphasizing the role of user feedback in improving search quality. The post Google Aims To Improve Search Quality With New Feedback Form appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Ads To Update Trademark Policy Worldwide via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson
Google Ads announced a significant worldwide update to its trademark policy. Read on to see if your brand will be affected. The post Google Ads To Update Trademark Policy Worldwide appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Expands ‘Confirming Gross Revenue’ Tool In Ad Platform via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson
Google recently announced the expansion of the Confirming Gross Revenue tool for buyers and publishers in a move towards greater ad transparency. The post Google Expands ‘Confirming Gross Revenue’ Tool In Ad Platform appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Court Documents Reveal SEC’s Changing Thoughts on Crypto Regulation
In a recent development that could have significant effects on the crypto industry, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a trove of documents, including emails and notes, as part of its ongoing legal dispute with cryptocurrency company Ripple. The SEC sued Ripple in 2020 for raising $1.3 billion through the sale of unregistered securities in the form of its native token, XRP. Many in the Web3 space believe that these documents, which were unsealed by a judge’s order, shed much-needed light on the SEC’s approach to regulating the industry and could even impact how Ether and […]