Microsoft is attributing its recent tech failure to EU regulations, which restrict its ability to secure Windows as effectively as competitors like Apple.
An agreement from 2009 requires Microsoft to give the same access to its system to other security software companies.
The latest issue caused the notorious “blue screen of death” to affect millions of Windows users, disrupting businesses across various sectors and leading to significant flight cancellations. The problem originated from a faulty update issued by CrowdStrike, a competitor of Microsoft’s own security software, Windows Defender.
CrowdStrike’s CEO has apologized for the error, but the response has faced backlash from high-profile figures. Microsoft’s security vulnerabilities have been a recurring problem, attracting criticism and congressional scrutiny.
Decentralized systems, which distribute data and security across multiple nodes, are seen as a more robust alternative, potentially avoiding such widespread failures by eliminating single points of failure.
On September 18, during an interview at Token2049, Alex Svanevik, CEO of blockchain analytics firm Nansen, shared his insights on the potential impact of the 2024 U.S. presidential election on the cryptocurrency landscape.
Donald Trump and his sons launched their DeFi project, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), during a lengthy X Spaces session on Monday, but the event fell short of expectations.
The Swiss Stock Exchange, SIX, is setting its sights on the digital asset market by establishing a foothold in Europe for cryptocurrency trading.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget and Foresight Ventures have announced a significant $30 million investment in The Open Network (TON) blockchain.