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Subject-specific editorial image for Marathon’s bold bet: The future of bitcoin mining, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Marathon’s bold bet: The future of bitcoin mining".

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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…

Nov 25, 2024
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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…

Nov 25, 2024
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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…

Nov 23, 2024
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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…

Nov 23, 2024
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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…

Nov 21, 2024
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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…

Nov 21, 2024
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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…

Nov 20, 2024
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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.…

Nov 20, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for PayPal’s Xoom expands with stablecoin payments, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "PayPal’s Xoom expands with stablecoin payments".

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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…

Nov 20, 2024
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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…

Nov 20, 2024
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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…

Nov 20, 2024
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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…

Nov 20, 2024
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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…

Nov 20, 2024
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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…

Nov 19, 2024
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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…

Nov 18, 2024
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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…

Nov 18, 2024
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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…

Nov 18, 2024
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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…

Nov 18, 2024
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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…

Nov 16, 2024
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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…

Nov 15, 2024