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Marathon’s bold bet: The future of bitcoin mining
What happened Marathon Digital, one of North America’s largest Bitcoin mining companies, announced on Thursday (November 21) that its goal to double its hash rate to 50 exahashes per second (EH/s) within the next 18 to 24 months. Marathon is making strategic moves, including an…

IETF
Top tech news today: November 25, 2024
Tech News Summaries 1. FIFA and Mythical Games launch ‘FIFA Rivals’ FIFA partners with Mythical Games to create ‘FIFA Rivals,’ a blockchain-powered game enhancing fan engagement and monetization. Cointelegraph 2. Cyera secures landmark $300 million raise Cyera leads this week’s…

ICANN
ICANN and Smart Africa partner up for internet governance
What happened ICANN and Smart Africa have joined forces to strengthen Internet governance across Africa through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on November 13, 2024. This collaboration marks a significant step toward empowering African stakeholders with the knowledge…

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Anitian secures $7M Series D to advance AI-driven compliance automation
What happened Anitian, a leader in compliance automation, secured $7 million in Series D funding. This round was led by Sageview Capital and aims to accelerate the development of its innovative AI-powered compliance solutions. The company’s platform simplifies federal compliance…

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Cardstream appoints Gurinder Sumra as new CFO to drive growth
What happened Cardstream, a leading UK-based payment technology provider, has appointed Gurinder Sumra as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Sumra brings over two decades of fintech and payments industry experience, having held leadership roles at major organizations such as…

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Japan’s new stimulus package aims to reshape crypto taxation
What happened Japan plans to introduce a major economic stimulus package with sweeping tax reforms, aiming for approval by the end of 2024. A key proposal includes a flat 20% tax on cryptocurrency transactions, replacing the current variable “miscellaneous income” tax, which can…

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Wave Money teams up with Amdocs in Myanmar
What happened Wave Money, a prominent player in Myanmar’s financial sector, has recently entered into a partnership with Amdocs, a global leader in software and services for the communications and media industries. This collaboration was announced recently, with the intention of…

ICANN
What is internet latency?
Internet latency is the wait between sending data and getting a response. It’s measured in milliseconds (ms). It shapes how fast the internet feels: with low latency, video starts without stalling, game moves land when you press the key, and voices line up with faces in a call.…

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PayPal’s Xoom expands with stablecoin payments
What happened PayPal announced on Tuesday (November 19) that it will enable payment partners to settle cross-border remittances on Xoom using PayPal USD (PYUSD). Cebuana Lhuillier and Yellow Card are the first Xoom partners to adopt PYUSD, leveraging blockchain technology for…

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Volante’s new tool enhances bank efficiency with real-time data
What happened Volante Technologies introduced Volante Payments Intelligence, a solution designed to give banks deep insights into their payment systems. The tool uses real-time and historical data to streamline decision-making, improve performance, and optimize operational…

ICANN
ICANN launches new RSP evaluation programme for gTLDs
What happened ICANN introduced the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program to improve how generic top-level domain (gTLD) operators are assessed for technical and operational readiness. This program standardizes the evaluation process, offering a clear pathway for…

IETF
Jen Linkova receives the final Itojun Service Award at IETF 121
What happened At IETF 121 in Dublin, Jen Linkova received the final Itojun Service Award. She was honoured for her tireless work to make IPv6 deployable in enterprise networks. Her advocacy and contributions to refining IPv6 protocols in standards processes earned this…

APNIC
Driving change in internet governance: APNIC at auIGF 2024
What happened APNIC supported and participated in the 2024 Australian Internet Governance Forum (auIGF) in Melbourne on October 28-29. The event brought together stakeholders from various sectors to discuss key issues in Internet governance under the theme of ‘Connecting local to…

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How realistic are Big Tech’s nuclear power ambitions?
In an era focused on sustainable energy solutions, three of the world’s largest tech companies—Amazon, Microsoft, and Google—are betting big on nuclear power. Their recent deals to power AI systems with nuclear energy promise to reshape the tech industry’s environmental…

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FTC targets Microsoft: Cloud monopoly in the spotlight
What happened The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly preparing to investigate Microsoft’s cloud computing business, as reported by multiple sources on Thursday (November 14). This move comes amid allegations of the company potentially abusing its market position in…

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18 states sue SEC in attempt to regulate cryptocurrency industry
What happened Eighteen states have sued the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for attempting to unilaterally seize states’ regulatory authority over the cryptocurrency industry. The states want to be able to manage cryptocurrency regulation on their own, rather than…

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Solar-powered aircraft: The green future of flight
The aviation industry is at a turning point. With climate change posing a significant threat, industries worldwide are shifting towards greener technologies, and aviation is no exception. Solar-powered aircraft are emerging as a potential answer to reduce emissions and move…

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SocGen brings EURCV stablecoin to XRP Ledger
What happened In a move to bolster its position in the rapidly evolving stablecoin market, Societe Generale’s digital asset subsidiary, SG-FORGE, has announced that it will bring its euro-pegged stablecoin, EUR CoinVertible (EURCV), to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This marks a pivotal…

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FTC’s Holyoak urges closer look at AI and kids’ privacy
———————— What happened FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak has raised concerns over AI’s misuse of children’s data, urging the agency to investigate how companies handle young users’ information. With her likely promotion to acting chair under President-elect Trump, she pointed out…

ICANN
Impact of the change in the Chagos Archipelago on ‘.io’ top-level domains
What happened ICANN, the organization responsible for managing internet domain names, has announced that the Chagos Archipelago will now be eligible for its own country code top-level domain (ccTLD), “.io.” This decision comes after an extensive review and discussions surrounding…
