1. David sacks sells crypto ahead of WH role
David Sacks sold $200M in crypto holdings before accepting a White House advisory position, raising ethics concerns. Source
2. Bilt rewards acquires receipt tech firm Banyan
Bilt Rewards expands its loyalty platform with its first acquisition of receipt data specialist Banyan. Source
3. Moonpay buys German stablecoin startup Iron
MoonPay strengthens payment infrastructure with the acquisition of Iron, a German stablecoin tech provider. Source
4. CelcomDigi partners with PayNet for API payments
CelcomDigi collaborates with PayNet to enhance digital payment services through API integration. Source
5. EU parliament faces Huawei-linked corruption probe
EU Parliament investigates corruption allegations tied to China’s Huawei involving undisclosed lobbying efforts. Source
6. AT&T achieves 1.6 Tbps fiber speed record
AT&T sets a 1.6 terabits-per-second transmission milestone using its white-box fiber-optic network. Source
7. Apple adds E2EE encryption and RCS for Android
Apple enhances iPhone security with end-to-end encryption and adopts RCS messaging for Android compatibility. Source
8. Crown Castle sells fiber assets for $8.5B
Crown Castle offloads fiber infrastructure in an $8.5 billion deal to streamline its portfolio. Source
9. Sky launches cloud voice for business users
Sky debuts Business Cloud Voice to modernize enterprise communication with scalable telephony solutions. Source
10. Microsoft partners with DE-CIX for cloud connectivity
Microsoft and DE-CIX collaborate to optimize cloud performance via enhanced global interconnection services. Source
11. Zayo acquires Crown Castle fiber assets
Zayo expands its network with Crown Castle’s fiber infrastructure in a strategic acquisition. Source
12. Ooredoo lands FIG subsea cable in Iraq
Ooredoo Group and ITPC deploy the FIG subsea cable to boost Iraq’s digital connectivity. Source
13. EU nations form semiconductor autonomy coalition
EU countries unite to secure semiconductor supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. Source
14. Huawei outlines AI-era data storage vision
Huawei unveils next-gen data storage solutions optimized for AI workloads and enterprise scalability. Source
