This much-hyped technology has so far failed to earn the trust that enables financial transactions in the real world, especially when the total security it promises has already been compromised by hacks and fraud.

Prosecutors charged Roger Thomas Clark with narcotics trafficking, computer hacking conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy

Workers say that they are not receiving adequate training in digital skills required for the digital economy

Rick Yan, who owns nearly 21 per cent of 51job Inc, is listed on the Bloomberg Billionaire Index for the first time.

Swiss asset manager Pictet has been buying shares in Chinese online video game developer NetEase, while taking a profit on Tencent, as the technology sector is now trading at a higher premium than overall global markets, said Nolan Hoffmeyer, senior investment manager with Pictet’s thematic equities team.

Special visas and cutting-edge infrastructure are making Tallinn a global hot spot for location-free workers