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Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Bitcoin prices surge past $105,000 amid strong fundamentals
What happened: Bitcoin surge driven by US Bitcoin reserve speculation and supply reduction Bitcoin prices surpassed $105,000, marking a fresh record high as robust fundamentals fuelled investor optimism. The surge follows growing speculation around the creation of a US Bitcoin…
Companies
Google Workspace users get NotebookLM Plus access
What happened: Google launches NotebookLM Plus for users Google has launched a premium version of its NotebookLM AI assistant for Google Workspace customers, available with the Gemini for Workspace add-on, priced at £20 to £30 per user per month. Originally unveiled as Project…
Global Cloud Services
IGF 2024 highlights collaboration for a shared digital future
Explore how IGF 2024 is fostering global collaboration to ensure the Internet remains a resilient and inclusive tool for societal good.
Leaders
Visa Direct enables faster transfers to US Banks in under a minute
Visa Direct enables real-time transfers to US bank accounts linked to eligible.
Global Cloud Services
MicroStrategy’s bold bet: More Bitcoin coming soon?
What happened: Michael Saylor teases MicroStrategy’s next Bitcoin buy Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy, cryptically questioned whether the SaylorTracker, a portfolio tracker highlighting each Bitcoin acquisition by the company, was missing a green marker, on December…
Companies
Crypto rules shake-Up: Australia’s security overhaul
What happened: Australia’s stricter crypto rules Australia has introduced a new set of rules that it hopes will help put up a better fight against financial crimes that have long terrorized the crypto sector. The new proposals were floated by the Australian Transaction Reports…
Global Cloud Services
Ethena’s USDe becomes 3rd-largest stablecoin
What happened: Ethena’s USDe defies expectations Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Ethena’s stablecoin, USDe, has surpassed Sky’s Dai ( DAI ) in total market capitalization, becoming the third-largest stablecoin after Tether’s USDt ( USDT ) and USD Coin ( USDC ), according to…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Virgin Media O2 opens flagship store in Westfield Stratford City
What happened: Virgin Media O2 opens new its flagship store Virgin Media O2 has opened its new flagship store at Westfield Stratford City, aiming to enhance its retail experience for customers. The store features interactive technology and an immersive space where visitors can…
Europe and Middle East Institutional
EU cyber resilience act: A new challenge for open-source projects
What happened The CRA, which officially passed in 2024, is the EU’s latest push to ensure security and transparency in digital products with network components. By 2027, all affected products must comply with stringent security requirements. This timeline includes multiple…
Companies
GoCardless and Endava partner to transform enterprise payment
What happened: GoCardless and Endava team up The partnership between GoCardless and Endava focuses on embedding GoCardless’ payment technology into Endava’s enterprise clients’ operations. By integrating features like Direct Debit and Instant Bank Pay into digital transformation…
Asia-Pacific Regional ISP
Undersea cables and global tensions: A geopolitical tug-of-war
In the era where digital connectivity dictates the pulse of global communication, finance, and security, undersea cables have emerged as the unsung heroes of the internet. These fiber-optic lines, stretching across the ocean floors, carry over 99% of international data traffic…
Companies
Top tech news today: December 13, 2024
Tech News Summaries 1. Cohesity and Veritas merge, hitting $7B valuation Data protection leader Cohesity merges with Veritas, creating a powerhouse with a $7 billion valuation. FinTech Global Scalapay partners with Trustfull to prevent fraud in BNPL 2. Wald AI secures $4M to…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
UK fintech Stenn collapses following scrutiny over Russian links
UK fintech Stenn collapses after links to a Russian money laundering case prompt lender scrutiny.
Companies
Klarna now available at checkout on Apple Pay in Canada
What happened: Klarna launches Apple Pay integration for Canadian users Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, announces its availability for Apple Pay users in Canada, enabling seamless checkout options online and in-app for iPhone and iPad users…
Companies
Mynt fintech lands $23M for spend management tech
What happened: Mynt’s expansion in fintech services Swedish spend management fintech Mynt has successfully closed a €22 million ($23 million) Series B funding round, significantly increasing the company’s valuation to approximately €175 million. Led by Vor Capital with…
Global Cloud Services
Ex-Ava Labs leader’s anti-framework shakes up crypto
What happened: Former Ava Labs exec reveals ‘Commonware’ framework Patrick O’Grady, a former Ava Labs executive, revealed the “Commonware” framework. According to software developer Patrick O’Grady, Commonware raised $9 million from venture capital firms Haun Ventures and…
Companies
What is a DDoS attack?
What is a DDoS? DDoS, or Distributed Denial-of-Service, attacks represent one of the most formidable types of cyber assaults where the primary goal is to disrupt the normal operations of a targeted server, service, or network. Unlike traditional Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks…
Companies
Instagram and Facebook back online after Meta outages
What happened: Instagram and Facebook are back online Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook on Wednesday evening(December 11) and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to outage-tracking site Downdetector. Problems with the apps were reported in the UK…
Global Cloud Services
Understanding the Internet’s core and its role in digital innovation
What happened The Internet is a global network of interconnected systems that enables seamless communication and innovation. It serves as a platform for global connectivity, allowing systems worldwide to interact regardless of technology or vendor. The core of the Internet…
Companies
Brighty secures $10M to expand crypto payments across Europe
What happened: Brighty secures $10M for expansion Brighty, a Swiss-based fintech firm specialising in crypto payments, has raised $10 million from Futurecraft Ventures to expand its services in Europe and the UK. Known for combining traditional digital banking features with…