1. Capital on Tap raises $820M for Master Trust
UK FinTech Capital on Tap has secured £650 million to expand its Master Trust facility to £1.2 billion, enhancing credit access for SMEs. Source
2. Gainz secures funding to boost SME lending
UAE FinTech Gainz has raised a 7-figure pre-seed round to enhance its financing solutions for small and medium enterprises, aiming to close the significant financing gap. Source
3. Strategy buys 4,020 Bitcoin for $427M
MicroStrategy has acquired an additional 4,020 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to over 580,000 BTC, as part of its ongoing investment strategy. Source
4. Trump Media seeks $3B for crypto assets
Trump Media plans to raise $3 billion to invest in crypto assets, with an announcement expected at the Bitcoin 2025 event in Las Vegas. Source
5. HPE outlines five-point plan for AI emissions
Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s chief technologist shares a five-point strategy to reduce emissions from AI infrastructure, emphasizing efficiency from the outset. Source
6. AT&T remains committed to DEI policies
After acquiring Lumen Technologies’ fibre assets for $5.75 billion, AT&T’s CEO reaffirmed the company’s dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion despite industry pressures. Source
7. Thüringer Netkom completes broadband coverage
Thüringer Netkom has finalized its broadband coverage program for Thuringia, enhancing connectivity in the region as part of its ongoing infrastructure initiatives. Source
8. HKBN CEO rejects China Mobile’s offer
HKBN’s CEO has turned down China Mobile’s takeover bid, inviting more bidders to ensure better valuation for the broadband operator. Source
9. Xiaomi to invest $28B in R&D
China’s Xiaomi plans to invest approximately $28 billion in core technology research and development over the next five years to enhance its competitive edge. Source
10. Putin threatens Western firms in Russia
President Putin has threatened to “throttle” Western firms remaining in Russia, emphasizing the need to bolster domestic software development amid ongoing sanctions. Source
11. NITI calls for tailored FinTech tools
NITI Aayog advocates for customized FinTech solutions to transform medium enterprises into engines for future growth and economic development. Source
12. Tata recruits Intel veteran for chip plant
Tata Group has appointed Intel veteran Tim McIntosh to lead the Assam chip assembly plant, aiming to strengthen its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. Source
