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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.

Bitcoin slides further from $100K as whale activity declines

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Bitcoin slides further from $100K as whale activity declines

What happened: Whale sell-offs hinder Bitcoin’s $100K goal Bitcoin’s much-anticipated rise to $100,000 has hit another roadblock, as the leading cryptocurrency struggles to maintain momentum. A key driver of this decline is reduced exposure by whale investors, who play a critical…

Dec 24, 2024
FullCtl receives $20,000 ARIN grant for innovative registry tools

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FullCtl receives $20,000 ARIN grant for innovative registry tools

What happened: FullCtl develops tools to improve internet infrastructure FullCtl, a company dedicated to enhancing secure interconnection through automation and information sharing, received a $20,000 grant from the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) in 2023. The…

Dec 24, 2024
Malaysia declares Atomic Wallet as unauthorized operation

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Malaysia declares Atomic Wallet as unauthorized operation

What happened: Malaysia flags Atomic Wallet for unlicensed activities Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) has issued a public warning against Atomic Wallet, declaring it an unauthorized operation in the country. According to the SC, the wallet provider has been offering its…

Dec 24, 2024
Crypto.com launches institutional custody service in the US

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Crypto.com launches institutional custody service in the US

What happened: Crypto.com debuts institutional custody solution in the US Crypto.com has launched an institutional-grade custody service in the United States, designed to meet the unique needs of large-scale investors and businesses managing digital assets. The service focuses on…

Dec 24, 2024
What is colocation?

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What is colocation?

Businesses need robust and scalable IT infrastructure to support their operations. Colocation, also known as “colo,” provides a solution by allowing companies to rent space, power, cooling, and network connectivity in third-party data centers for their servers and hardware. By…

Dec 24, 2024
Top tech news today: December 24, 2024

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Top tech news today: December 24, 2024

Latest Tech News Summaries 1. Palantir raises 2024 revenue forecast again on robust AI adoption; shares surge Palantir’s forecast for 2024 revenue has been increased once more, driven by strong demand for AI solutions, leading to a surge in stock prices. FinTech Global 2. Robot…

Dec 24, 2024
Virgin Media connects 13,000 homes to fibre in Stoke

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Virgin Media connects 13,000 homes to fibre in Stoke

What happened: Virgin Media launches fibre in Stoke Virgin Media has successfully connected 13,000 homes in Stoke to its gigabit broadband network, introducing full-fibre broadband with speeds of up to 2Gbps. This upgrade promises to transform internet access in the area…

Dec 23, 2024
LACNIC’s role in shaping the future of technology

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LACNIC’s role in shaping the future of technology

What happened: LACNIC’s journey to RFC 9660 standardisation LACNIC‘s Hugo Salgado reflects on the lengthy process of standardising RFC 9660, a significant proposal aimed at improving DNS by tracing the origin of data. First presented five years ago, the idea evolved through…

Dec 23, 2024
Arm’s licensing clash with Qualcomm ends in mistrial

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Arm’s licensing clash with Qualcomm ends in mistrial

What happened: Qualcomm’s legal victory over Arm dispute A jury in the US District Court for the District of Delaware delivered a significant verdict in a licensing dispute between Arm and Qualcomm, which began over a $50 million royalty issue. The case arose after Qualcomm…

Dec 23, 2024
Bitcoin prices hit new highs this week as various factors drive gains

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Bitcoin prices hit new highs this week as various factors drive gains

What happened: Bitcoin surges and pulls back Bitcoin prices surged to a new all-time high during the week ending December 20, reaching over $108,000 on December 17, according to Coinbase data. This rally was driven by several factors, including expectations of Federal Reserve…

Dec 23, 2024
Serverfarm and IPTO launch Gemini in Greece

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Serverfarm and IPTO launch Gemini in Greece

What happened: Hyperscale data centres drive digital transformation in Greece Data centre operator Serverfarm and Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) have announced a joint venture, Gemini, to construct hyperscale data centres across the country. The…

Dec 23, 2024
Jump Crypto settles SEC case with $123M fine

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Jump Crypto settles SEC case with $123M fine

What happened: Jump Crypto resolves SEC case linked to Google Pay competitor TerraUSD Tai Mo Shan, a subsidiary of Jump Crypto, has reached a $123 million settlement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over allegations of misleading investors about the…

Dec 23, 2024
Quantum computing to fortify Bitcoin signatures: Adam Back

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Quantum computing to fortify Bitcoin signatures: Adam Back

What happened: Bitcoin and quantum computing security Adam Back, co-founder of Blockstream and a leading cryptographer, believes quantum computing could strengthen Bitcoin’s security in the future. In a Dec. 21 post on X, Back stated that advancements in post-quantum (PQ)…

Dec 23, 2024
APNIC participates at CNIRC 2024 in Beijing

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APNIC participates at CNIRC 2024 in Beijing

APNIC strengthens ties with CNNIC at CNIRC 2024 in Beijing, promoting collaboration on IPv6, RPKI, and Internet development.

Dec 23, 2024
Spacecoin launches satellite for blockchain in space

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Spacecoin launches satellite for blockchain in space

Spacecoin XYZ launches its first satellite, advancing an ultra-secure blockchain network in space for decentralised innovation

Dec 23, 2024
Chime prepares for potential 2025 IPO in US

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Chime prepares for potential 2025 IPO in US

Chime Financial plans a 2025 IPO, leveraging its $25B valuation and leadership in digital-first banking to drive growth.

Dec 23, 2024
Brevan Howard and Galaxy Digital reap gains from crypto surge

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Brevan Howard and Galaxy Digital reap gains from crypto surge

Brevan Howard and Galaxy Digital thrive as Bitcoin hits $100k

Dec 23, 2024
WordPress.org threatens possible shutdown in 2025

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WordPress.org threatens possible shutdown in 2025

What happened: Financial and technical challenges could halt platform’s operations WordPress.org issued a statement warning of a potential shutdown in 2025 due to significant financial and technical challenges. The open-source content management platform, which powers a…

Dec 23, 2024
ARIN awards grant to Internet2 for IPv6 Test Pod project

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ARIN awards grant to Internet2 for IPv6 Test Pod project

What happened: Internet2 receives $7,000 ARIN grant for IPv6 project The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has provided a $7,000 grant to Internet2, a non-profit advanced technology community, to support its IPv6 Test Pod project. The initiative focuses on…

Dec 23, 2024
CFPB sues major banks over Zelle fraud allegations

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CFPB sues major banks over Zelle fraud allegations

What happened: CFPB takes legal action over Zelle fraud issues The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed lawsuits against three major US banks—JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo—over allegations of failing to prevent and address fraud on the Zelle…

Dec 23, 2024