Global Tech Foundation Adds Five Members, Dodges Lawsuits
Published Date: 2/23/2026
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Summary
The Canton Foundation just added five new members from the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and the Cook Islands to their research group. This update keeps their special legal protections against big antitrust lawsuits in place, meaning they’re still focused on teamwork without extra legal risks. No other changes were made, and they’ll keep sharing updates as new members join.
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