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Within the Impact facet, Medium impact intelligence highlights articles where the expected effect level, operational exposure, or decision relevance is comparable. Readers can use the page to separate routine market updates from higher-consequence governance, infrastructure, security, and investment signals that may affect planning, procurement, policy, or customer exposure. The page connects the consequence band to public evidence, related organisations, regional context, operating dependencies, service continuity, competition, investment timing, compliance, and customer risk. It helps readers decide which developments deserve deeper monitoring, which actors are most exposed, and how a signal may affect operations or market planning.

US probes China’s chip dominance: Tech supply risks

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

US probes China’s chip dominance: Tech supply risks

What happened: US launches China chip probe The US has launched a probe into China’s dominance in legacy semiconductor manufacturing, escalating the tech rivalry between the two nations. The Biden administration alleges that China’s market control stems from unfair practices such…

Dec 25, 2024
ARIN shares key updates in December 2024 newsletter

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ARIN shares key updates in December 2024 newsletter

What happened: ARIN’s latest updates focus on internet In the December 2024 edition of “ARIN Bits,” ARIN provides a comprehensive overview of its activities and developments over the past quarter. Key highlights include the successful conclusion of the ARIN 54 meeting, where…

Dec 25, 2024
Bitget joins TRON and SunPump to boost blockchain growth

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Bitget joins TRON and SunPump to boost blockchain growth

What happened: Bitget boosts blockchain adoption through strategic collaborations Bitget, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, announced strategic collaborations with TRON and SunPump to enhance blockchain innovation and adoption. As part of the partnership with…

Dec 25, 2024
Top tech news today: December 25, 2024

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Top tech news today: December 25, 2024

Tech News Summaries 1. PancakeSwap sees growth in 2024 crypto trading volume PancakeSwap’s crypto trading volume surges as decentralized exchanges gain more market share in 2024, highlighting continued growth in DeFi space. Cointelegraph 2. DeFi security improvements vs. Cefi…

Dec 25, 2024
Regal accepts USDC payments for discounted cinema tickets

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Regal accepts USDC payments for discounted cinema tickets

What happened: Regal accepts USDC for discounts Regal cinemas has made a significant move by accepting USDC stablecoin payments through Coinbase Wallet. This initiative allows moviegoers to pay for tickets and concessions with cryptocurrency, enhancing the cinema experience for…

Dec 24, 2024
Parker Solar Probe’s hot encounter with the Sun on Christmas Eve

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Parker Solar Probe’s hot encounter with the Sun on Christmas Eve

What happened: Sun encounter reveals solar secrets NASA‘s Parker Solar Probe is set to make its closest approach to the Sun on Christmas Eve, reaching approximately 3.8 million miles from its surface. This historic flyby is unprecedented, as no human-made entity has ventured this…

Dec 24, 2024
IRS confirms that crypto staking tokens are taxable income

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IRS confirms that crypto staking tokens are taxable income

What happened: IRS rules on taxability of staking tokens The IRS has declared that tokens received from crypto staking are taxable, countering a lawsuit from Tennessee investor Joshua Jarrett. Earlier this year, Jarrett won a favourable settlement from a 2022 case, but the IRS is…

Dec 24, 2024
EE survey reveals children’s smartphone demands

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EE survey reveals children’s smartphone demands

What happened: EE survey highlights rising smartphone demand among young children EE’s recent survey highlights the growing pressure parents face during the festive season as young children increasingly request smartphones. According to the study, one-third of children under 11…

Dec 24, 2024
Bitcoin faces pressure as price tests critical support

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Bitcoin faces pressure as price tests critical support

What happened: Bitcoin tests key support level Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped to an intraday low of $93,054, down 2.7% in the past 24 hours and nearly 13% for the week. According to Andrew Thrasher, portfolio manager at The Financial Enhancement Group, the cryptocurrency is now…

Dec 24, 2024
Metaplanet makes largest Bitcoin purchase, buying $60.5M

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Metaplanet makes largest Bitcoin purchase, buying $60.5M

Metaplanet makes its largest Bitcoin purchase yet.

Dec 24, 2024
Odds rise for Magnificent 7 company investing in Bitcoin

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Odds rise for Magnificent 7 company investing in Bitcoin

Magnificent 7 firms, including Amazon and Microsoft, have a 70% chance of investing in Bitcoin by 2025, signalling a corporate crypto shift.

Dec 24, 2024
Binance, Kraken lead $10M Series A for stablecoin startup Usual

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Binance, Kraken lead $10M Series A for stablecoin startup Usual

Binance and Kraken lead $10M investment in Usual, driving rapid growth and innovation in decentralised finance.

Dec 24, 2024
What is an electric car?

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What is an electric car?

An electric car (EV) is a vehicle powered by electricity instead of traditional gasoline or diesel. EVs utilize electric motors, often supported by lithium-ion battery packs, to deliver a cleaner, quieter, and more efficient driving experience. As the global push for…

Dec 24, 2024
Nvidia’s AI dominance challenged by AMD and Custom Silicon

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Nvidia’s AI dominance challenged by AMD and Custom Silicon

What happened: AMD gains traction as cloud giants embrace custom AI silicon Nvidia retained its leadership in AI hardware throughout 2024, with shipments of its Hopper GPUs surpassing two million units among its top 12 customers. This milestone underscores Nvidia’s dominance in…

Dec 24, 2024
XRP emerges as Binance’s most-traded altcoin in December

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XRP emerges as Binance’s most-traded altcoin in December

What happened: XRP tops Binance altcoin trading in december XRP has become the most-traded altcoin on Binance this December, achieving over $116.6 million in trading volume on Binance Futures. Despite a broader cryptocurrency market downturn, XRP maintained its momentum, ranking…

Dec 24, 2024
Binance Australia sued, Interpol issues Red Notice for Hex founder

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Binance Australia sued, Interpol issues Red Notice for Hex founder

What happened: Binance and Hex founder face major legal actions Binance Australia is under legal fire as authorities pursue a lawsuit alleging regulatory breaches tied to its operations in the country. The lawsuit claims Binance failed to comply with local financial regulations…

Dec 24, 2024
Equinix acquires BT’s datacentre business for $63 million

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Equinix acquires BT’s datacentre business for $63 million

What happened: Equinix buys BT’s datacentre business BT Group announces the sale of its Irish datacentre business, including two facilities in Dublin, to Equinix for approximately $63 million. This strategic move aligns with BT’s ‘asset-light strategy’, allowing the company to…

Dec 24, 2024
ICANN’s 2024 vision: Driving innovation in internet policies

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ICANN’s 2024 vision: Driving innovation in internet policies

What happened: ICANN’s recent developments and changes As 2024 draws to a close, ICANN enters a new chapter under the leadership of Kurtis Lindqvist, the newly appointed president and CEO. This year has seen significant achievements, including the publication of the Registration…

Dec 24, 2024
Claim RIPE NCC certification vouchers before year-end

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Claim RIPE NCC certification vouchers before year-end

What happened: Exam vouchers for RIPE NCC certifications expire on 31 December The RIPE NCC Certified Professionals programme is reminding members to redeem their 2024 exam vouchers before 31 December. Each member is entitled to three vouchers, which can be used to schedule exams…

Dec 24, 2024
New chapter for Internet decentralization at ACM CoNEXT 2024

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New chapter for Internet decentralization at ACM CoNEXT 2024

Experts at ACM CoNEXT 2024’s DIN workshop highlight technology services to tackle Internet centralisation

Dec 24, 2024