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Market intelligence groups reporting by primary domain so readers can follow a focused area of internet infrastructure, governance, connectivity markets, or digital capital. The page brings together related articles, public evidence, institutions, companies, people, regional exposure, operating dependencies, and market context that may otherwise sit across separate category pages. It explains the domain, the likely actor class, the market or governance context, and the source material readers should use when comparing signals. Operators, analysts, and governance readers can see how the same domain appears across events, profiles, market shifts, public-source evidence, regional dependencies, and longer-cycle infrastructure decisions over time.

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Bitcoin’s value plummets 7.9% to $61,842
Cryptocurrency markets saw a major dip as bitcoin’s value fell by 7.9% and ether experienced a 9.18% decline, causing losses of $5,308 and $296.1 respectively. Also read: Ethereum’s EIP-3074: Making normal wallets ‘smart’ Also read: VanEck CEO predicts ether ETFs will be deniedin…

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DuckDuckGo launches VPN service in new Privacy Pro subscription
Privacy-focused consumer tech company DuckDuckGo launched a new Privacy Pro subscription on Thursday that bundles a VPN service, personal information removal, and identity theft restoration. DuckDuckGO‘s new plan Privacy Pro DuckDuckGo is a solid web browser for those who care a…

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Apple will open the iPhone to repair with used parts
Apple will open iPhone self-repair program to allow used parts and take a very serious stance on tracking used parts.

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The Smart Parking Sensors to Become a New Darling of the Market
With the actual number (1.3 million) and expected number (3.2 million) of the global installed base of wirelessly connected in-ground and surface-mounted parking sensors, smart parking sensors are expected to become a new darling of the market. The smart parking sensor providers…

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Spot bitcoin ETFs options trading decision postponed
The SEC extends review on options trading for bitcoin ETFs, responding to NYSE’s proposal. Grayscale CEO pushes for approval, while Cboe awaits decision. SEC postpones decision on bitcoin ETF options trading The Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed its decision…

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StepN launches $30M airdrop campaign to reward loyal community
Move-to-earn lifestyle app StepN, built on the Solana blockchain, is airdropping 100 million FSL points, worth approximately $30 million, to its users. StepN airdrops FSL points to reward loyal community StepN, the innovative fitness app, has unveiled a generous airdrop campaign…

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Single Apple retail store files to unionise
Apple employees at the Short Hills store in New Jersey seek union representation, echoing a trend in corporate America.

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Amazing flying machines shown at Sun ’N Fun Expo showcase
Sun ’N Fun Aerospace Expo attracts aviation enthusiasts around the world and attendees without a pilot’s license can also fly Hexa.

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Telecom Infra launches neutral host project group, improving service spec
Telecom Infra Project (TIP)’s board of directors has approved its Neutral Host & Infra Sharing Project Group (Neutral Host PG) ’s charter, aiming at unlocking the economic benefits of shared infrastructure across a wider spectrum of products and services. Also read: nLighten…

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At $149, Kobo brings colour to its e-reader for the first time
OUR TAKE It’s exciting that Kobo is about to release two colour e-readers. E-readers are predominantly black and white displays, which are excellent for reading text but relatively limited in the presentation of content such as pictures and charts. With the introduction of colour…

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FinTech Scotland heads to New York for innovation spotlight
FinTech Scotland partners with UK Department for Business and Trade, sending Scottish fintech firms to New York for Tartan Week and FinTech Week, aiming to boost global presence. Also read: HSBC and HKSTP collaborate to propel HK fintech development Spotlight on Scottish Fintech…

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Neobanks outpace legacy banks in 2023 with 18M more downloads
Revolut emerges as a dominant force in the European banking scene, capturing 38% of all new banking app downloads in the UK and Europe

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SOI Asia-Keio visits ITC Cambodia to digitize cultural heritage
SOI Asia-Keio representatives, Goki Miyakita and Eliko Akashi, embarked on a journey to Cambodia from April 4 to April 6, 2024, to meet with their counterparts at SOI Asia-ITC: Samnang Khiev and Sieng Chamroeun. Their main objective during this visit was to cultivate…

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Taiwan’s TSMC to receive US$11B to build Arizona factory
The United States plans to provide TSMC with $6.6 billion in grants and nearly $5 billion in loans to help it build the plant.

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TikTok Notes is most likely the name of TikTok’s Instagram rival
TikTok is working on a competing app for Instagram photo-sharing, rumoured to be named TikTok Notes.Users have already received notifications about the new app, which will share existing photo posts and allow users to opt out of sharing their own images.TikTok has confirmed the…

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Tesla to build world’s largest supercharging station in Florida
Tesla plans the world’s largest supercharging station in Florida with over 200 stalls, catering to diverse electric vehicle brands.

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Facebook adds ‘reverse passthrough’ 3D eyes to VR headsets
Facebook is developing a new technology that projects the wearer’s 3D eyes onto VR headsets, making social interactions feel more natural and less jarring. Enhancing social interactions with real 3D eyes Also read: Holoeyes Secures 400 Million Yen to Expand Medical Virtual…

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Spotify to raise prices by $1-2 in key markets
Spotify is set to increase prices by $1 to $2 per month in key markets, including the UK and Australia, to support audiobooks and unveil new subscription options for users. Spotify’s plan for enhanced profitability Spotify plans to raise the price of its popular audio service in…

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Apple services face widespread outrages
Apple faced significant disruptions as several of its services encountered outages, impacting users in the United States, Britain, India, China, and Australia, without further explaination. Scope of outage across various platforms Apple reported problems with several of its…

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Garmin introduces innovative fitness solutions at CES 2024
Garmin unveiled innovation fitness solutions: HRM-Fit, Lily 2 and the Garmin connect app, which can smarten your fitness. HRM-Fit Garmin unveils the $149.99 HRM-Fit, a chest strap designed to prioritize comfort and wearability, particularly for users wearing sports bras. The…
