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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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…
