# Technologies
The Council has backed the digitalisation of sport and the creation of registers
The Verkhovna Rada has approved, at first reading, a bill amending the Law of Ukraine “On Physical Culture and Sport”. The bill provides for the creation of electronic registers and digital systems in the field of sport.
PrivatBank has launched an IBAN scanner for payments in Privat24
PrivatBank has integrated a new tool for automating payments – the IBAN scanner – into its Privat24 mobile app. The new technology is designed to simplify payments using account details, minimise manual data entry and reduce the risk of errors.
Hackers in possession of data on 20 million people have been arrested in Istanbul
An operation was carried out in Istanbul against a hacking group which, according to the investigation, had obtained the personal data of around 20 million people. Seven suspects were arrested as part of the investigation.
A parliamentary committee has backed a bill to regulate Telegram and other social media platforms
In the explanatory note, the authors of the document state that it is necessary to regulate the activities of Telegram, which could be used by Russians for hostile purposes.
The US wants to build a base on the Moon at a cost of $20 billion
The US space agency NASA has announced that it no longer plans to deploy a space station in lunar orbit. Instead, it intends to build a base on the Moon itself.
Meta has been fined $375 million for failing to protect children on social media
New Mexico has fined Meta $375 million for failing to protect children on popular social media platforms. The court’s ruling concerns underage users who were not adequately protected from harmful content.
Dota 2 has released Patch 7.41: new features and gameplay changes
The long-awaited update to the Dota 2 client, version 7.41, has been released. The developers have made a number of changes to heroes, items and the environment, introducing significant new features, including the removal of aspects and changes to innate abilities. Read our article for more details on the changes and new features.
A tool called ‘ShriftoRiz’ has been launched in Ukraine to search for Russian fonts on websites
Ukrainian developers have launched a browser extension called “ShriftoRiz”, which helps identify fonts of Russian origin on websites and suggests replacing them with Ukrainian typefaces. The project’s creators describe it as a tool for visual hygiene and a way to rid the digital space of Russian influence.
Elon Musk has announced plans to build the world’s largest chip manufacturing plant
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced the creation of the world’s largest chip manufacturing facility. The project could cost over $20 billion.
Russians have started downloading the Korean messaging app KakaoTalk en masse following the blocking of Telegram
In Russia, interest in the South Korean messaging app KakaoTalk is growing following the blocking of Telegram.
Ukraine's largest biomethane plant has begun operations in the Khmelnytskyi region
A new biomethane plant began operations in the Khmelnytskyi region in March, becoming the largest in Ukraine in terms of capacity. The facility, developed by the Teofipol Energy Company, is capable of producing 56 million cubic metres of biomethane per year and feeding it directly into the gas transmission network.
Ukrzaliznytsia is to receive a grant from Spain for technology enabling the rapid conversion of carriages to the European gauge
Ukraine and Spain have signed agreements on a joint railway project designed to speed up the transport of export goods to the EU. The project involves developing technology for automatically adjusting the wheelbase of freight wagons, enabling them to switch from Ukrainian gauge to European gauge without the train having to stop.
