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Digital currencies lag puts crypto investors at risk

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INTERNATIONAL

Some 87 countries, accounting for over 90% of global GDP, are exploring the potential of central bank digital currencies

Metaverse adoption will multiply cybersecurity risks

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Cybersecurity risks are rising just as the next generation of internet technology is unfolding

ASEAN integration will drive e-systems demand

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ASEAN

With a young population and integrating economies, e-government and e-commerce systems demand will grow in ASEAN

Big tech’s share of some finance segments will surge

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INT

The network-to-activity loop lets ‘big tech’ firms gain market share quickly, but the loop may be vicious not virtuous

Non-financial risks may spur the next financial crisis

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INTERNATIONAL

Asking 13,000 business leaders their top risks to doing business shows that non-financial fears are rising in importance

Privacy and security policies lag biometric data use

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INT

People are submitting vast amounts of biometric data to governments and private firms, knowingly and unknowingly

Online disinformation campaigns will proliferate

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INT

As polls approach in regions such as Europe, Canada and Australia, disinformation has become a major worry.

IoT devices risk reversing progress on cybersecurity

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INT

As the market for IoT (Internet of Things) devices increases dramatically, so will the security risks they pose

Structural risks dampen ‘big tech’ prospects

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INT

The pandemic-induced spurt in online activity and tech valuations is now normalising

Race for key minerals will affect economic prospects

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INTERNATIONAL

Critical minerals supply will be key to all economies’ prospects ahead just as fossil fuel trade balances have been