1. MoonPay acquires Helio to enhance crypto payments
MoonPay, a leading crypto payments platform, has acquired Helio to expand its Web3 payment services and improve NFT-related transactions. Source
2. Klarna partners with Stripe amid IPO anticipation
Klarna has partnered with Stripe to bolster its global payment offerings, setting the stage for its upcoming blockbuster IPO. Source
3. Nexfibre pushes Ofcom to regulate BT’s market control
Nexfibre is advocating for Ofcom to support consolidation efforts and limit BT’s dominance in the fiber market to ensure healthy competition. Source
4. U.S. concerned over China’s chip independence drive
China’s efforts to become self-sufficient in chip manufacturing have sparked U.S. concerns about potential shifts in the global semiconductor market. Source
5. T-Mobile to acquire Vistar Media for $600M
T-Mobile is set to acquire Vistar Media in a $600 million deal to expand its advertising capabilities through enhanced programmatic solutions. Source
6. UK government allocates $7M to AI innovation
The UK government has allocated $7 million to support 120 AI projects, aiming to boost the nation’s technological edge and foster AI research. Source
7. WBA calls for global coordination on 6G development
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) is calling for a unified international strategy to develop 6G technology and ensure interoperability. Source
8. Australia commits $3B to upgrade outdated copper networks
The Australian government will invest $3 billion to upgrade outdated copper broadband connections to fiber, aiming to enhance internet speeds across the nation. Source
9. MACOM secures $70M for chip development
MACOM has won $70 million in funding to accelerate its semiconductor research and development projects, reflecting increased demand for cutting-edge chips. Source
10. Ericsson launches GenAI assistant for 5G networks
Ericsson has introduced a GenAI assistant to enhance 5G network operations, offering automated performance monitoring and optimization tools. Source
11. Kaleido Intelligence and MobileSquared merge
Mobile market analytics firms Kaleido Intelligence and MobileSquared have merged to strengthen their mobile intelligence research and consulting services. Source
12. Broadband Success Partners rebrands as BSP
Broadband Success Partners has rebranded to BSP as part of its growth strategy and expanded telecom consulting service offerings. Source
13. Telefónica discloses significant data breach
Telefónica has confirmed a data breach, exposing sensitive customer information and prompting an investigation into the security incident. Source
14. DE-CIX and GLBB partner to enhance data exchange
DE-CIX and GLBB have announced a partnership to improve global data interconnection services and expand their digital infrastructure reach. Source
15. Nokia to connect offshore wind farms with optical network
Nokia will deploy an optical network for TenneT to connect offshore North Sea wind farms, supporting increased renewable energy production and grid efficiency. Source
