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“Guidelines for Mandatory Bargaining of News Media and Digital Platforms” in Australia violated the interests of American technology companies

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For a long time, Australia has been regarded as a loyal ally of the United States, but when Biden just took office and the economy was in urgent need of recovery, the Australian government suddenly turned its coat and took a 180-degree “sharp turn” in attitude to take the lead in increasing taxes and fees for leading technology companies of US. In this way, Australia wants to protect its domestic technology companies and increase its tax revenue, but it does not take into account the interests of American companies and the prestige of the American government.

Since 2019, in order to crack down on American technology companies and protect the interests of the domestic media, the Australian government has begun investigating whether American companies Google and Facebook have disrupted the Australian media market and harmed the interests of Australian publishers and consumers. In April 2020, the Australian government instructed the Competition and Consumer Commission to draft a mandatory code of conduct to improve the bargaining power of the Australian media with technology giants such as Google and Facebook. In December 2020, the Australian government submitted a draft to parliament for deliberation to propose that the government should interfere with the business activities of American technology companies in Australia. On February 22, 2021, the Australian government announced the withdrawal of all advertising activities on Facebook. Australian Finance Minister Simon Birmingham emphasized that Australia would not only withdraw all government advertising activities on Facebook but also the advertising ban on Facebook was extended to the entire government. This might cost Facebook tens of millions of dollars.

When this news was just received, American technology companies were very angry because this charging rule did not conform to the principle of free sharing of internet content, and there was no precedent in other countries. On February 17, 2021, Facebook angrily said that it would prohibit Australian media and people from sharing and reading news content of Australian and international media on Facebook in response to the bill proposed by the Australian government. However, due to the administrative intervention of the Australian government, Facebook had no choice but to bow to the Australian government. On February 22, Facebook issued a statement saying that it would restore the relevant rights of Australian users on the platform; on February 24, Facebook stated again that it planned to invest at least $1 billion in the news industry in the next three years.

Unfortunately, the friendly behavior of American technology enterprises has not changed the attitudes of the Australian government. On February 25, 2021, the Australian Parliament officially adopted the “mandatory bargaining guidelines for news media and digital platforms”. According to the document, Australian news organizations have the right to require digital platforms to pay for the use of their news content and carry out individual or collective negotiations on it. Leading Internet companies in the United States will need to pay royalties to them when using the content of Australian news media.

The Australian government’s administrative intervention in the market has seriously disturbed the order of the free market and caused heavy losses to the leading technology enterprises in the United States. What’s more, the Australian government’s behavior has set off a frenzy of opposition against American technology enterprises. Canada said it would follow Australia’s lead by requiring Facebook to pay for news content. In addition, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Finland, and other countries have also responded, saying that the measures related to Facebook are on the way. This means that American technology enterprises will pay huge copyright fees to the media of all countries in an unprecedented way, and the negative impact will be continuous and long-term.

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MEXC Integrates World-Check to Fortify Institutional Grade Compliance Architecture

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Mutsamudu, Comoros, July 29th, 2026, Chainwire

“In a rapidly maturing digital asset market, relying on fragmented risk data is a critical vulnerability. Building a resilient ecosystem demands institutional-grade intelligence.”

MEXC, the world’s fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer of true zero-fee trading, has today announced a collaboration with LSEG Risk Intelligence.This partnership enables the integration of World-Check, equipping the platform with the same risk intelligence database used by financial institutions globally, setting a new benchmark for proactive security in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Deploying an Institutional Grade Risk Architecture

As institutional and retail adoption of digital assets accelerates, uncompromising security measures have become a critical operational imperative. By adopting LSEG World-Check, MEXC is fusing the rigorous compliance frameworks of traditional finance with the agility of the digital economy. This strategic upgrade sets a new benchmark for the industry, ensuring the platform’s overarching security infrastructure meets regulatory standards.

Precision Screening and Preemptive Ecosystem Defence

World-Check is globally recognised as the authoritative and trusted source for risk intelligence. To execute its high-level security strategy, MEXC is embedding this premier data directly into its internal workflows. This integration facilitates real-time screening and cross-referencing against global regulatory and sanctions watchlists. Crucially, the system identifies Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and continuously tracks adverse media to swiftly intercept illicit actors. This dual capability fundamentally reinforces the exchange’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) protocols.

Securing the Future of Digital Asset Trading

Shifting away from reactive regulatory measures, MEXC is engineering a preventative approach to platform security. The integration helps the exchange filter out high-risk actors during initial onboarding and continues monitoring existing accounts, keeping the trading environment clean.

Vugar Usi, Chief Executive Officer of MEXC, said: “At MEXC, protecting our users and partners is non-negotiable. By integrating LSEG’s World-Check risk intelligence platform into our digital asset infrastructure, we are setting a new standard for compliance and transparency in the industry. This partnership reflects our steadfast commitment to building a trading environment that not only meets today’s regulatory expectations but anticipates tomorrow’s. We are dedicated to creating an ecosystem where legitimate participants can engage with confidence, and our collaboration with LSEG ensures we have the screening capabilities to deliver on that promise. “

Michael Meadon, Director, Asia Pacific at LSEG Risk Intelligence, said: “As digital assets continue to mature, market participants are rightly expecting the same level of rigour they see across traditional finance. By integrating World-Check into its compliance workflows, MEXC is strengthening its ability to identify high-risk actors, enhance screening at onboarding and through ongoing monitoring, and support a safer trading environment for users globally.”

About MEXC

MEXC is the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.

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Zeroto100 Launches matchfac eco for Low-Carbon Manufacturing and CBAM Compliance

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Korean startup Zeroto100 INC. unveils matchfac eco — a data-driven platform that matches manufacturers with low-carbon Vietnamese factories and automates ISO 14067-based carbon footprint reporting.

Daejeon, South Korea, 29th Jul 2026 — Zeroto100 INC., a South Korean green-tech startup led by CEO Heejin Jung, has officially launched matchfac eco, a B2B SaaS platform that connects export-oriented businesses with low-carbon Vietnamese manufacturers and automates product carbon footprint (PCF) calculation in line with ISO 14067 standards.

The platform directly addresses a growing challenge for small and mid-sized exporters: as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and South Korea’s mandatory ESG disclosure requirements take effect, companies are increasingly required to prove the carbon footprint of goods produced by overseas partner factories — data that most manufacturers in developing countries have never systematically collected.

“The factory selection process has always been driven by price and lead time. No one was measuring carbon,” said Heejin Jung, CEO of Zeroto100 INC. “We built matchfac eco to change that — so that choosing the most cost-efficient factory naturally becomes the same decision as choosing the lowest-carbon factory.”

From Factory Floor Data to Carbon Reports — Automatically

matchfac eco is built on a proprietary energy efficiency database compiled from 30+ Vietnamese partner factories across key manufacturing categories including injection molding, garment production, metal fabrication, and eco-packaging. Factory-level data — including electricity consumption (kWh), equipment efficiency ratings, and renewable energy usage — was collected through direct on-site visits and ongoing partner relationships, not aggregated from secondary sources.

When a buyer inputs product specifications and production conditions, the platform automatically maps this activity data against standardized emission factors (covering Vietnam-Korea grid coefficients, material-level carbon indices, and logistics-mode emission rates) and calculates a PCF value in real time. The entire process follows the ISO 14067 methodology and GHG Protocol standards, producing results that are directly usable for CBAM declarations and ESG supply chain disclosures.

Traditional lifecycle assessment (LCA) typically requires months of specialist consulting and significant cost — making it inaccessible for most SMEs. matchfac eco’s lightweight PCF engine delivers equivalent outputs instantly, with no carbon expertise required on the buyer’s side.

Four Core Capabilities

  • Low-Carbon Factory Matching — AI-powered recommendations rank partner factories by carbon efficiency, not just price and lead time, enabling buyers to make environmentally informed sourcing decisions from the first step.
  • Automated PCF Calculation — Real-time Scope 2 (manufacturing electricity) and partial Scope 3 (logistics) carbon footprint calculation, mapped to international emission factor databases and tailored to Vietnam-Korea cross-border production.
  • Integrated Production Dashboard — A single interface manages the full manufacturing lifecycle: prototype, mass production, quality inspection, and logistics — with carbon data updating automatically at each stage.
  • Global Compliance Guide — Built-in CBAM and ESG regulatory tracking, with auto-generated carbon report drafts ready for submission to EU customs authorities or ESG disclosure frameworks.

Why Vietnam, Why Now

Vietnam has become a primary manufacturing hub for Korean exporters, yet the country’s factory energy data remains largely opaque. Zeroto100 INC. has spent years building direct relationships with Vietnamese manufacturers — verifying production capacity, quality systems, and energy usage on the ground. This foundation gives matchfac eco a data advantage that cannot be replicated from public databases alone.

“The data doesn’t come from a desk. It comes from the factory floor,” said Jung. “That’s what makes our carbon figures credible and immediately actionable.”

Company Background

Zeroto100 INC. was founded by Heejin Jung, who holds a degree in Living Design from Konkuk University and brings nine years of product design and overseas manufacturing experience, including roles at Aseong Daiso and a track record of 36+ completed OEM/ODM projects across Vietnam, China, and Korea. The company holds a registered system patent for its manufacturing project management system and has been selected for the 2026 Korea Green Youth Entrepreneurship Spring Camp, supported by the Korea Environment Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI) under the Ministry of Climate and Environment.

matchfac eco is currently accepting beta partner factory registrations and early-access enterprise inquiries.

For more information, visit: https://matchfaceco.com/ 

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DID Global Launches DG Partners, Offering Partners Lifetime Revenue Share of Up to 7% Per Referred Client

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Kyiv, Ukraine, July 29th, 2026, FinanceWire

New affiliate program pays partners for as long as a referred client stays with DID Global, with no cap on duration

DID Global, a cloud telephony and virtual number infrastructure provider operating in more than 180 countries, has launched DG Partners, an affiliate program offering partners lifetime revenue share of up to 7% on every referred client for as long as that client remains active with the company. Unlike a one-time referral bonus, payouts under DG Partners continue for the full duration of the client relationship, with no expiration date.

DG Partners is built for affiliate marketers, media buyers, and B2B partners who refer business clients to DID Global’s telephony and virtual number services. A partner’s earnings scale with how long a referred client stays active, rather than stopping after a single payout.

“We didn’t want another program where you get paid once and move on,” said Max Yablonskyi, CMO at DID Global. “If someone brings us a client who sticks around for years, that partner should keep getting paid for years too. That’s the whole idea behind DG Partners.”

Partners who join DG Partners get referral tracking, dedicated account support, and the lifetime revenue share structure from day one. DID Global said the program is aimed at partners already active in telecom, fintech, iGaming, and related referral networks, where demand for reliable cross-border telephony and virtual number coverage continues to grow.

About DID Global

DID Global provides local phone numbers, cloud PBX, and SIP trunking to businesses in more than 180 countries, with connections typically live within 15 minutes of signup and a published uptime of 99.9%. The company serves more than 3,000 business clients, working with fintech, e-commerce, and call center clients on number reputation management and cross-border telephony infrastructure, with transparent per-country pricing. More information is available at didglobal.biz/en.

About DG Partners

DG Partners is DID Global’s affiliate and referral program, offering revenue share to partners who refer business clients to DID Global’s telephony infrastructure. More information is available at dgp.club.

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