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Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Union Bank of India enhances digital rupee app accessibility
What happened: Union Bank enhances digital rupee app Union Bank of India has introduced significant accessibility features in its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) application, known as the Digital Rupee. This initiative marks the bank as the first public sector bank to offer…

Companies
RIPE NCC activity plan and budget 2025 highlight new goals
What happened: RIPE NCC outlines goals in activity plan 2025 The RIPE NCC has published its Activity Plan and Budget for 2025 following board approval on 11 December 2024. The plan provides an overview of operational goals and funding, detailing €41.1 million in projected income…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
UK probes IBM’s $6.4B HashiCorp acquisition
What happened: Regulator examines IBM-HashiCorp deal for competition risks The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an investigation into IBM’s proposed $6.4 billion acquisition of HashiCorp, a provider of cloud infrastructure management tools. The CMA is…

Latin America and Caribbean Institutional Trends
Binance secures key regulatory approval in Brazil
What happened: Binance gains regulatory approval in Brazil Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has secured regulatory approval in Brazil. The approval marks a significant milestone in Binance’s efforts to establish compliance with local laws in…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Tekno train lights up vivid Sydney with immersive experiences
Revolutionising train journeys with Tekno train Tekno Train, an extraordinary feature of Vivid Sydney 2024, offers an unparalleled fusion of sound, lighting, and movement aboard a commuter train. The project, powered by Red Globe Productions, showcases innovative technology and…

Global Datacenter Trends
AIMS unveils KL2 Data Centre with uptime guarantee and AI-optimised design
AIMS Group has officially introduced Bangunan AIMS (KL2), a 7.5MW IT load data centre located adjacent to Menara AIMS (KL1) in Kuala Lumpur’s central business district. Designed to address the growing need for carrier-neutral ecosystem data centres, KL2 is poised to cater to…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: January 3, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. Wefox closes €170M refinancing deal Wefox, a European insurtech leader, has successfully closed a €170 million refinancing deal to support its growth in the insurance market. Source 2. Regnology secures investment for global expansion Regnology has received a…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Public Cloud and Generative AI boost data security needs
What happened: The growing importance of data security in cloud adoption As organisations increasingly migrate to public cloud environments and adopt generative AI technologies, the demand for Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solutions has surged. A significant challenge…

Global Cloud Services Trends
XRP climbs 11%, while a rival skyrockets past expectations
What happened: XRP leads growth in ledger milestones XRP has experienced a significant surge, rising by over 11% within the past 24 hours, making it one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies at the start of 2025. This surge follows a strong performance in the fourth quarter of…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Bitcoin retreats from festive highs, risks dropping below $90,000
What happened: Bitcoin pullback amid profit-taking pressure Bitcoin (BTC) has recently pulled back from its festive highs, trading dangerously close to the $90,000 mark. Following a modest rally during the Christmas period, profit-taking has exerted downward pressure on the…

North America Cloud Services Trends
BlackRock’s bitcoin ETF leads with $37 billion in net inflows
What happened: BlackRock’s bitcoin ETF dominates inflows In 2024, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust has garnered over $37 billion in net inflows, making it the leading Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States, according to Farside Investors. This surge places it…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft Edge claims big stats but lags in market share
What happened: Microsoft Edge struggles despite big claims Microsoft Edge has made headlines by touting impressive statistics, such as over 10 billion AI-powered chats and significant memory savings through its sleeping tabs feature. However, these claims come amid stagnating…

Companies
ARIN to retire FTP services by 31 March 2025
What happened: ARIN to retire FTP by March 2025 The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has announced its plan to retire the use of File Transfer Protocol (FTP) services by 31 March 2025. This decision is part of ARIN’s ongoing efforts to enhance security and streamline…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Crypto gaming’s breakout year: Telegram and ‘Off the Grid’ shine
What happened: Telegram games and ‘Off the Grid’ redefine crypto gaming in 2024 2024 proved to be a game-changing year for crypto gaming, with Telegram-based clicker games and the release of the AAA title Off the Grid leading the charge. Telegram’s simple yet engaging clicker…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Steno research predicts 2025 as the best year for crypto
What happened: Steno Research predicts 2025 will be crypto’s breakout year Steno Research, a leading analytics firm, has predicted that 2025 will be a historic year for the cryptocurrency market. In its latest report, the firm highlights a convergence of factors poised to elevate…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: January 2, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. Bitcoin price predictions for 2025 Experts predict Bitcoin could reach significant milestones in 2025, with potential gains as the market stabilizes post-2024 volatility. Source 2. Parafi aims to be public utility provider Parafi plans to transform into a…

Global National Telecom Trends
Government waives bank guarantees, freeing capital for telcos
What happened: Government waives bank guarantees for telcos The Indian government has announced a significant waiver of bank guarantees, amounting to Rs33,000 crore, for major telecom operators including Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel, and Reliance Jio. This landmark decision aims…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Cardano (ADA) struggles as price nears key support at $0.859
What happened: Cardano (ADA) struggles near $0.859 Cardano (ADA) faces significant challenges as its price declines by 20% over the past month, highlighting increasing bearish momentum in the market. The Average Directional Index (ADX) has risen from 12.85 to 19.65, indicating a…

Global Institutional Trends
MoonPay secures MiCA approval, sets sights on EU expansion
MoonPay secures MiCA approval, paving the way for seamless EU-wide expansion and strengthened regulatory compliance.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Microstrategy continues Bitcoin buying spree, adds $209M
Microstrategy continues its Bitcoin buying spree with a $209M acquisition, cementing its status as the largest corporate BTC holder.
