The crypto industry is extremely concerned that hackers linked to North Korea are apparently carrying out virtual currency thefts effectively with impunity, analysts say.

Brussels is working on a plan to send Ukraine the interest and profits generated from seized Russian assets according to the Financial Times. US lawmakers move towards a possible ban on TikTok, and Boeing fails 33 out of 89 tests in an FAA audit of its 737 Max production program.

Ahead of this spring's general election, political parties are courting local social media influencers to target India's vast online population of 622 million. As smartphone use spreads to rural areas, experts predict that YouTube and other sites will decide the vote.

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani says the country is poised to take its position in the Artificial Intelligence space with the launch of an AI fund and targets the kickoff of the first set of 100 jobs in Lagos. Speaking with CNBC Africa, he notes the recently launched Portal to fast track the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act aims to ensure proper labelling of start-ups.

U.S. and Qatar Deny Iran Access to $6 Billion From Prisoner Deal. The move comes after harsh criticism that the Biden administration had given Iran a vast sum that freed up other funds for Tehran to provide support to Hamas. Michael Crowley reported from Washington and Alan Rappeport from Marrakesh, Morocco.

At their meeting in Luxembourg, the bloc's foreign ministers agreed to boost the military aid fund for Ukraine by €3.5 billion.

Abductions are a new fundraising method used by separatists, analysts say. Over 30 women were taken last week for "allowing themselves to be manipulated by Cameroon's government," according to the insurgents themselves.