We all live in a digital world and know how important cybersecurity is so that even the FBI came to light with their announcement. In their recent cybercrime guidelines they warned about a spike in sophisticated

Aqualung Gets Funding for Carbon Capture Growth

Aqualung Carbon Capture has successfully closed its latest funding round, marking a significant milestone on its path to becoming a leader in carbon capture technology. The company has showcased its cost-effective, non-pressurized facilitated transport membrane solution, which is applicable across various industries, including natural gas processing and waste-to-energy operations.

With the new funding, Aqualung plans to focus on scaling up its commercial operations, partnering with a large-scale membrane manufacturer. CEO Andrew Robbins emphasized the importance of this milestone in advancing low-cost solutions for carbon capture. Aqualung aims to complete the second phase of funding by mid-2025, advancing its technology further.

Talentbank 2025 Reveals Employers' Choice for Graduates

Talentbank's Employers' Choice List, based on real-world hiring data, highlights top universities in Malaysia known for producing highly employable graduates. The list utilises Talentbank's National Graduate Employability Index (GE Index), which assesses universities based on employer recruitment patterns, graduate hiring, and performance.

Leading public universities like Universiti Malaya and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia rank high, with Sunway University recognized as Malaysia's top choice for graduate employability for four years. Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman also excels in fields like engineering and accounting. Talentbank also introduced the Career Playbook, offering guidance to school leavers and graduates, marking its 15th anniversary milestone.

US Bank Regulators Relax Rules on Crypto Activities

U.S. banking regulators, including the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC, announced the withdrawal of documents advising banks to exercise caution in cryptocurrency and related activities. The Federal Reserve rescinded two supervisory letters requiring banks to seek approval before engaging in crypto or stablecoin activities.

Additionally, the regulators removed 2023 statements warning about risks like volatility, legal uncertainty, and liquidity concerns. This shift marks a more crypto-friendly stance by the Trump administration, with the Fed exploring new guidance to support innovation in crypto-asset activities. In March, the OCC had also begun easing restrictions on banks' involvement in crypto.