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North America Cloud Services Trends
Max Keiser predicts US struggles under Bitcoin standard adoption
Max Keiser warns that a global Bitcoin standard could weaken the US economy while strengthening resource-rich nations like Russia.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
UnionPay expands QR payments to Laos after Vietnam
What happened: China’s UnionPay International has expanded its QR code payment services to Laos through a partnership with the Lao national payment network, LAPNet. This collaboration allows customers using UnionPay-supported wallets to make seamless mobile payments in Laos.…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Ethereum may rally in Q1 with historical bullish trend
What happened: Ethereum ETFs and historical trends suggest a potential Q1 rally Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency, has underperformed in 2024, losing over 35% in value relative to Bitcoin. Despite the bearish trend, historical data offers hope for a Q1 rally. In…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Crypto OTC trading volumes surge amid election impact
What happened: Google Pay supports expanded crypto transactions The over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trading market is experiencing a remarkable surge in activity. According to Kraken’s Tim Ogilvie, OTC trading volumes have skyrocketed by 220% year-over-year, with similar trends…

Global Institutional Trends
Court orders recall of signify lighting products in patent dispute
What happened: Patent ruling prompts Signify product recall in LED market A court has ruled in favor of Seoul Semiconductor in a patent infringement case against Signify, ordering a recall of certain Signify lighting products. Seoul Semiconductor, a leading LED technology…

Global Cloud Services Trends
MediaTek launches Dimensity 8400 5G chipset with GenAI features
What happened: MediaTek launches powerful imensity 8400 Chipset MediaTek has officially launched its latest flagship chipset, the Dimensity 8400, designed for premium 5G smartphones. This chipset features an innovative All Big Core design, which is making its debut in the premium…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Netflix sues VMware over virtual machine patent dispute
What happened: Netflix alleges VMware’s vSphere platform infringes five patents related to virtual machine communications. Netflix has filed a lawsuit against VMware, a subsidiary of Broadcom, alleging infringement of five patents related to virtual machine technology. The…

Companies
LACNIC: The Internet’s core vs what’s built above
What happened: Internet infrastructure faced significant challenges. Recently, the LACNIC Blog published an insightful piece by Hisham Ibrahim, Chief Community Officer at the RIPE NCC, titled “Distinguishing the Internet’s Core From What Is Built on Top.” The article clarifies a…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Apple defends Google’s search payment deals in antitrust case
What happened: Apple supports Google’s search deals in antitrust case Apple has joined Google’s defense in a landmark antitrust case scrutinizing the legality of billion-dollar payments made to secure default search engine status on Apple devices. These agreements, central to…

Global Cloud Services Trends
$69.8M in Ethereum withdrawn from Turkey’s leading exchange
What happened: large Ethereum outflow linked to regulatory changes in Turkey A significant $69.8 million in Ethereum (ETH) was withdrawn from Turkey’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, marking one of the biggest outflows in recent months. This movement coincides with Turkey’s…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Vitalik Buterin highlights AGI risks for humanity’s future
What happened: Vitalik Buterin warns of AGI risks Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, raises critical concerns regarding the potential threats posed by artificial general intelligence (AGI). In light of OpenAI’s recent model scoring 87.5% on the ARC-AGI benchmark, Buterin…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Israel to launch six Bitcoin mutual funds after approval
Israel to launch six Bitcoin mutual funds on Dec. 31 with competitive fees and diverse investment strategies.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: December 27, 2024
Tech News Summaries 1. Solana’s Jito staking pool hits $100M monthly Solana’s Jito staking pool has achieved impressive growth, generating $100 million per month in tips, according to research from Kairos. CoinTelegraph 2. Tether makes its first crypto VC investment Tether has…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Ericsson and Beyon reduce energy use by 30%
What happened: Ericsson and Beyon cut energy use Ericsson and Beyon have successfully reduced energy consumption on Batelco’s network in Bahrain by 30%, marking a significant step towards sustainability. This achievement stems from their renewed collaboration, which focuses on…

Global Cloud Services Trends
SvarDOS: the new open-source DOS for retro computing
What happened: SvarDOS emerges as new open-source DOS The SvarDOS project has evolved into an independent open-source operating system, breaking away from its roots in FreeDOS. This shift follows the recent open-sourcing of MS-DOS 4 by Microsoft, prompting a renewed interest in…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
37% of UAE retail investors aim to boost crypto holdings in 2025
What happened: eToro survey highlights rising crypto interest in UAE A recent survey conducted by global trading platform eToro has revealed that 37% of retail investors in the UAE plan to increase their cryptocurrency holdings in 2025. The findings underscore the region’s…

Global Cloud Services Trends
DeFi hacks decline 40% in 2024, CeFi losses reach $694M
What happened: DeFi hacks decline, but CeFi breaches soar in 2024 According to a new report from Hacken, decentralized finance (DeFi) hacks dropped by 40% in 2024 compared to the previous year, signaling advancements in security practices and increased adoption of audits across…

Global Cloud Services Trends
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin buying spree: Risk or revolution?
Jason Calacanis warns MicroStrategy’s massive Bitcoin buying spree risks disrupting decentralisation and harming overall market dynamics

Global Cloud Services Trends
Michael Saylor gives $299M Bitcoin gift to MSTR holders
What happened: Michael Saylor announces $299M Bitcoin gift Michael Saylor, the founder of MicroStrategy, recently announced a remarkable $299 million Bitcoin “gift” to the company’s shareholders. This substantial benefit stems from the firm’s treasury operations, which generated…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: December 26, 2024
News Summaries 1. Fiserv acquires Payfare in $147M deal Fiserv enhances its fintech portfolio by acquiring Canadian earned wage access firm Payfare for $147 million. The move strengthens its position in digital payments. Fintech Futures 2. CFPB sues Zelle operator over fraud The…
