Digital
Binance elevates co-founder Yi He to co-CEO as growth surges
MUMBAI: Binance has appointed its co-founder Yi He as co-CEO, marking a major leadership shift announced during Binance Blockchain Week. The move comes as the company inches closer to a massive milestone: 300 million users worldwide.
CEO Richard Teng said Yi has been central to Binance’s rise from the very beginning, shaping everything from its culture to its user-first business strategy. He called the appointment “a natural progression” and noted that her influence would continue to guide the fast-growing ecosystem.
Teng added that Binance remains committed to being the most trusted and regulated exchange globally, with user protection at its core. He credited Yi’s role in expanding the community and powering product innovation as the company sets its sights on an ambitious next goal: one billion users.
Yi said she was honoured to share the helm with Teng, praising his decades of experience in regulated financial markets and his early role in shaping crypto regulation. She said their combined perspectives would help steer the industry through a pivotal phase, with plans to grow responsibly, innovate sustainably and keep users firmly at the centre.
The leadership pairing signals Binance’s intent to strengthen its global presence while building the infrastructure for a more open and accessible Web3 future.
Digital
AI drives 92 per cent surge to 15M views across India’s open web
Taboola data shows rising AI curiosity reshaping digital consumption trends
MUMBAI: Artificial intelligence is fast becoming the internet’s favourite topic in India, with fresh data showing a sharp spike in audience interest across the open web.
Insights from Taboola’s Taboola Newsroom reveal that AI-related content generated more than 15 million pageviews over the past 90 days, marking a striking 92 per cent jump compared to the previous 45-day period. The surge signals a clear shift, with AI moving from niche tech chatter to mainstream digital curiosity.
The broader technology category is also seeing momentum, clocking around 1.7 million pageviews and a 27 per cent rise in engagement. However, much of that growth appears to be riding on the AI wave, as developments in artificial intelligence increasingly dominate tech narratives.
Within the AI ecosystem, newer players are quickly capturing attention. Content linked to Anthropic alone drew roughly 2.5 million pageviews, registering a dramatic 2,096 per cent surge. The spike reflects growing interest in alternative AI models and emerging competitors in the space.
Meanwhile, familiar names continue to hold steady ground. Coverage around ChatGPT generated about 1.2 million pageviews, underlining sustained curiosity as users explore practical applications, updates, and everyday use cases for generative AI tools.
Big Tech is firmly in the spotlight too. Content related to Meta attracted approximately 2.2 million pageviews, up 30 per cent, as audiences track its expanding role in AI infrastructure and innovation.
Taken together, the data points to a deeper shift in how audiences engage with AI. Interest is no longer tied only to big announcements but is evolving into a steady stream of exploration around tools, platforms, and real-world uses.
For publishers, this opens the door to richer storytelling through explainers and practical insights. For advertisers, it presents a chance to tap into a highly engaged, tech-savvy audience.
If the numbers are anything to go by, AI is not just part of the conversation anymore, it is leading it.
