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Good morning, tech fam; here are some quick tech updates for you to catch on to! What’s New Today: China Plans Massive Chip Investment for Tech Revolution Fast-Track Insights: Ver.iD Secures €2M Angel Funding for Identity Verification SaaS Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. Let's dive into the day's top tech stories from the China chip investment to Microsoft computer science jobs.
China has launched the third phase of its National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, allocating CNY160 billion (US$21.9 billion) to boost the semiconductor sector. This initiative aims to enhance production capabilities and foster R&D, reducing China's reliance on foreign suppliers.
The fund, aligned with the country's "14th Five-Year Plan," seeks to strengthen China’s position in the global tech race, attracting both government and private investment to meet the growing demand across industries like telecommunications and automotive. Read More Ver.iD, a digital identity verification SaaS platform, has secured €2M in angel funding to support its growth across Europe.
The funding round precedes a larger €4M raise. The platform ensures compliance with eIDAS 2.0 regulations, minimizing fraud and data breaches while enhancing the user experience.
Ver.iD integrates multiple payment methods and ID apps, and conducts pilots with the Chamber of Commerce to unlock authorization data for executives via ID wallets. Read More Microsoft is hiring a Senior Software Engineer in Hyderabad, India, for Windows application development.
The role requires expertise in C++, C#, Java, or Python with 6-8 years of technical experience. Candidates should have proficiency in modern app development using XAML/WinUI, and a customer-focused, innovative mindset. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related fields, along with strong design, coding, debugging, and communication skills, is essential for the position.
Read More A new era has dawned in software development. Artificial Intelligence is constantly changing how code is written, tested, and deployed in 2025. AI-powered code companions have evolved from being a luxury to an indispensable part of the developer's arsenal, saving time, reducing errors, and increasing productivity.
In reality, they have completely changed a programmer's workflow to focus on creativity and innovation. This article covers the best AI code assistants in 2025, how they work, their benefits, and how well they enhance programming. Read More Effective Thursday, Stuart Hoegner has stepped down as general counsel for Tether and Bitfinex.
Michael Hilliard will succeed him, overseeing legal teams for both companies. This change comes after the EU's MiCA regulation, which imposes stricter rules for stablecoin issuers, including reserve and liquidity requirements. Hoegner, who joined Bitfinex in 2014, co-led legal efforts for both firms.
Hilliard will manage operations amid heightened regulatory scrutiny. Read More.
