1. Small firms benefit from higher savings rates
ClearBank has partnered with Capital on Tap to offer higher interest rates on savings for small businesses, providing better financial growth opportunities. Source
2. Tabby secures $160M ahead of IPO
UAE-based buy now, pay later provider Tabby has raised $160 million in funding, positioning itself for an upcoming initial public offering. Source
3. Gen Digital raises $950M in senior notes
Cybersecurity firm Gen Digital has secured $950 million through a senior notes offering, reinforcing its financial stability for future growth. Source
4. Kiavi secures $300M in oversubscribed deal
Real estate lending platform Kiavi has closed a $300 million securitization deal, demonstrating strong investor demand for its tech-driven lending model. Source
5. Wayflyer appoints first-ever CTO
Irish lendtech company Wayflyer has named Victor Tuson Palau as its first chief technology officer to drive innovation and growth. Source
6. Paysafe sells payment unit to Kort Payments
Paysafe has finalized a deal to sell its direct marketing payment processing division to Kort Payments as part of its strategic restructuring. Source
7. Poor indoor connectivity threatens economic growth
Freshwave warns that inadequate indoor mobile connectivity is putting economic growth at risk, calling for improved infrastructure solutions. Source
8. FCC investigates Comcast over Trump DEI orders
The FCC has launched an inquiry into Comcast for alleged violations of Donald Trump’s diversity, equity, and inclusion executive orders. Source
9. Aduna aims to unify network API ecosystem
Telecom company Aduna plans to act as a bridge between network API suppliers and users to improve efficiency and integration. Source
10. CityFibre’s profit highlights UK fiber challenges
CityFibre’s latest financial report underscores the scale of challenges in the UK’s fiber broadband expansion efforts. Source
11. Kyivstar, Rakuten to test Open RAN in Ukraine
Ukrainian telecom Kyivstar is partnering with Rakuten to launch Open RAN testing, aiming to enhance network flexibility and efficiency. Source
12. Italy to hold 70% stake in TIM Sparkle
Italy will acquire a 70% stake in TIM’s subsea cable unit Sparkle following a deal with Asterion, reinforcing state control in critical telecom infrastructure. Source
13. Motorola wins $500M Victoria emergency contract
Motorola Solutions has secured a $500 million contract extension to maintain Victoria’s emergency services network in Australia. Source
14. Svalbard to get world’s northernmost subsea cable
A new subsea cable system will be installed in Svalbard, ensuring enhanced connectivity in the Arctic region. Source
15. Shentel expands broadband in Shenandoah Valley
Shentel is rolling out high-speed broadband services in the Shenandoah Valley, improving internet access in underserved areas. Source
16. Vero raises $240M to expand U.S. network
Telecom startup Vero, founded by former Zayo executives, has secured $240 million to grow its fiber network across the U.S. Source
17. China deepens telecom collaboration in Africa
China is strengthening its telecom partnerships in Africa, enhancing connectivity infrastructure and digital cooperation across the continent. Source
