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U.S. files complaint against Fintech App Dave and CEO

North America Institutional Trends

U.S. files complaint against Fintech App Dave and CEO

What happened: FTC alleges deceptive practices by fintech app Dave and its CEO The U.S. Justice Department, in conjunction with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), filed a civil enforcement action against fintech company Dave Inc. and its CEO, Jason Wilk. The complaint alleges…

Dec 31, 2024
CFPB sues banks over $870m lost to Zelle fraud

Global Cloud Services Trends

CFPB sues banks over $870m lost to Zelle fraud

What happened: CFPB sues banks over Zelle fraud The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has launched a lawsuit against Early Warning Services, the operator of Zelle, along with major banks like Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo. This action stems from…

Dec 31, 2024
OpenAI plans transition to public benefit corporation

Global Cloud Services Trends

OpenAI plans transition to public benefit corporation

What happened: OpenAI outlines transition to public benefit corporation OpenAI is planning to convert its for-profit arm into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), a move it announced in a blog post on Friday. This transformation aims to balance profitability with societal…

Dec 31, 2024
Tether bolsters bitcoin reserves with $700 million transfer

Global Cloud Services Trends

Tether bolsters bitcoin reserves with $700 million transfer

What happened: Tether transfers $700 million worth of Bitcoin to reserves Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, added 7,629 BTC worth approximately $700 million to its Bitcoin reserve. This transaction, the largest since March 2024, originated from Bitfinex’s hot wallet…

Dec 31, 2024
Ex-ARK Invest crypto lead reveals true cause behind Bitcoin (BTC) year-end plunge

Global Cloud Services Trends

Ex-ARK Invest crypto lead reveals true cause behind Bitcoin (BTC) year-end plunge

Bitcoin faces a dramatic year-end decline, with experts pointing to traditional financial cycles as the root cause.

Dec 31, 2024
RIPE NCC publishes minutes of 179th Executive Board Meeting

Companies

RIPE NCC publishes minutes of 179th Executive Board Meeting

What happened: RIPE NCC shares key decisions in latest board meeting minutes The RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) has released the minutes from its 179th Executive Board Meeting, held recently to discuss and decide on matters crucial to the organization’s operations…

Dec 31, 2024
XRP’s newfound support could spark a market resurgence

Global Cloud Services Trends

XRP’s newfound support could spark a market resurgence

What happened: XRP gains key support for recovery XRP is experiencing a significant shift as it gains crucial support from market dynamics. After a notable rally earlier this year, the asset is currently stabilising around the $2.18 mark. Analysts are closely monitoring the 50…

Dec 30, 2024
Bitcoin whales move $161 million, sparking market interest

Global Cloud Services Trends

Bitcoin whales move $161 million, sparking market interest

What happened: Bitcoin whale moves on Binance spark market speculation. This weekend, an enigmatic wallet withdrew a total of 2,700 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at approximately $256 million, from Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange. The transactions occurred in two…

Dec 30, 2024
New issue plagues Windows 11 24H2 update

Global Cloud Services Trends

New issue plagues Windows 11 24H2 update

What happened: Another bug in Windows 11 24H2 sparks user frustration Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 24H2 update has encountered fresh criticism after users reported another issue, further complicating its rollout. The update, aimed at improving system performance and introducing…

Dec 30, 2024
Dormant bitcoin whale moves 1,000 BTC after 11 years

Global Cloud Services Trends

Dormant bitcoin whale moves 1,000 BTC after 11 years

What happened: Dormant wallet from 2012 moves $30M in Bitcoin A Bitcoin wallet, dormant for over a decade, has suddenly become active, moving 1,000 BTC to an unknown wallet. The address, last used in 2012, originally accumulated Bitcoin when the cryptocurrency was valued at just…

Dec 30, 2024
Experts address internet centralisation at decentralisation workshop

Global Cloud Services Trends

Experts address internet centralisation at decentralisation workshop

Experts gathered at a decentralisation workshop to tackle Internet centralisation, exploring governance, technical innovations.

Dec 30, 2024
Chinese hackers target AT&T and Verizon, networks secure

Global National Telecom Trends

Chinese hackers target AT&T and Verizon, networks secure

What happened: Chinese hackers target AT&T, Verizon Chinese-linked Salt Typhoon cyberespionage operations have targeted AT&T and Verizon, raising significant security concerns within the telecommunications sector. Both carriers have stated that their networks remain secure, with…

Dec 30, 2024
ARIN allocates 60 IPv4 blocks, urges IPv6 adoption

Companies

ARIN allocates 60 IPv4 blocks, urges IPv6 adoption

What happened: ARIN addresses 76 waiting list requests and urges IPv6 adoption American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) allocated 60 IPv4 address blocks, fulfilling 76 requests from its IPv4 waiting list on December 26, 2024. These address blocks were previously on…

Dec 30, 2024
Top tech news today: December 30, 2024

Global Cloud Services Trends

Top tech news today: December 30, 2024

News Summaries 1. Squid Game tokens scam alert issued Scammers are using the popularity of Squid Game to promote fraudulent tokens. Experts warn investors to stay cautious amid rising scam activity. Source 2. Memecoins market cap declines in December The market cap of memecoins…

Dec 30, 2024
Bluehost boosts small business success with tailored support

Global Cloud Services Trends

Bluehost boosts small business success with tailored support

Bluehost drives small business growth Bluehost, a leader in WordPress hosting, showcases Scoops of Favor as a customer success story, highlighting the brand’s support for small businesses. Founded by Jessica Griffin in Jacksonville, Florida, Scoops of Favor caters to…

Dec 30, 2024
Dark fibre: Choosing the right solution for your business empire

Global Regional ISP Trends

Dark fibre: Choosing the right solution for your business empire

The differences between dark fibre and MPLS In today’s technology-driven landscape, businesses require robust network infrastructure to maintain competitiveness and streamline operations. Two popular solutions, dark fibre and MPLS, offer unique benefits and challenges. Dark fibre…

Dec 30, 2024
Power of private 5G: Inside CampusGenius GmbH with Co-Founder and Managing Director Thomas Höschele

Global Cloud Services

Power of private 5G: Inside CampusGenius GmbH with Co-Founder and Managing Director Thomas Höschele

Introduction to Thomas Höschele and CampusGenius GmbH Hello, my name is Thomas Höschele. I’m the Co-Founder and Managing Director of CampusGenius GmbH. We are a Germany-based company focusing on industrial communication networks. Whenever a customer needs their own 5G network to…

Dec 30, 2024
Editorial image for NCS launches AI and digital resilience solutions for organisations.

Global Cloud Services Trends

NCS launches AI and digital resilience solutions for organisations

AI and digital resilience solutions for now NCS has launched a comprehensive suite of AI and digital resilience solutions designed to help organisations securely adopt AI and achieve sustainable innovation. Central to the offering is the AI-Digital Resilience (AI+DR) Matrix, a…

Dec 29, 2024
Aave eyes $1bn exit from Polygon after clash

Global Cloud Services Trends

Aave eyes $1bn exit from Polygon after clash

What happened: Aave plans $1bn exit from Polygon Aave, a leading decentralised finance (DeFi) protocol, is set to vote on leaving the Polygon blockchain following a contentious proposal to invest $1 billion in idle stablecoins on the Polygon-Ethereum bridge. Major Aave delegates…

Dec 27, 2024
XRP network activity surges as price struggles

Global Cloud Services Trends

XRP network activity surges as price struggles

What happened: XRP network activity surges, price stalls The XRP network has seen a significant uptick in its average number of transactions per ledger, suggesting heightened activity and interest from both institutional and retail investors. This increase is promising for the…

Dec 27, 2024