Chip Crackdowns, Crypto Surprises, and Global Tech Shocks – Tech News Roundup (Aug 31–Sept 1, 2025)
The U.S. revoked exemptions for Samsung and SK Hynix to import advanced chipmaking equipment into China, triggering a sharp drop in their shares. India banned pay-to-play online games, forcing Mobile Premier League to cut 60% of its Indian staff. Australia’s planned ban on under-16s using social media faces scrutiny after age-verification tech showed high error rates. Eric Trump praised Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy at a Tokyo event.