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Global Cloud Services Trends
XRP price surges on Christmas Eve, signaling bullish momentum
What happened: XRP gains momentum with a bullish rally on Christmas Eve XRP has turned bullish on Christmas Eve, with its price rallying after weeks of market uncertainty. Renewed investor interest has driven significant trading activity, pushing XRP into the green zone. The…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Hyperliquid sees $256M outflows over North Korea hacking fears
Hyperliquid faces $256M in outflows following allegations of North Korean hackers exploiting its platform for trading

Global Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft Edge claims victory with robust 2024 usage stats
What happened: Microsoft Edge 2024 milestones market share Microsoft has released a year-in-review report for its Edge browser, highlighting impressive stats like over 10 billion AI-powered chats with Copilot and 38 trillion characters auto-translated. The company also claims to…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
US probes China’s chip dominance: Tech supply risks
What happened: US launches China chip probe The US has launched a probe into China’s dominance in legacy semiconductor manufacturing, escalating the tech rivalry between the two nations. The Biden administration alleges that China’s market control stems from unfair practices such…

Companies
ARIN shares key updates in December 2024 newsletter
What happened: ARIN’s latest updates focus on internet In the December 2024 edition of “ARIN Bits,” ARIN provides a comprehensive overview of its activities and developments over the past quarter. Key highlights include the successful conclusion of the ARIN 54 meeting, where…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Bitget joins TRON and SunPump to boost blockchain growth
What happened: Bitget boosts blockchain adoption through strategic collaborations Bitget, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, announced strategic collaborations with TRON and SunPump to enhance blockchain innovation and adoption. As part of the partnership with…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: December 25, 2024
Tech News Summaries 1. PancakeSwap sees growth in 2024 crypto trading volume PancakeSwap’s crypto trading volume surges as decentralized exchanges gain more market share in 2024, highlighting continued growth in DeFi space. Cointelegraph 2. DeFi security improvements vs. Cefi…

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Parker Solar Probe’s hot encounter with the Sun on Christmas Eve
What happened: Sun encounter reveals solar secrets NASA‘s Parker Solar Probe is set to make its closest approach to the Sun on Christmas Eve, reaching approximately 3.8 million miles from its surface. This historic flyby is unprecedented, as no human-made entity has ventured this…

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IRS confirms that crypto staking tokens are taxable income
What happened: IRS rules on taxability of staking tokens The IRS has declared that tokens received from crypto staking are taxable, countering a lawsuit from Tennessee investor Joshua Jarrett. Earlier this year, Jarrett won a favourable settlement from a 2022 case, but the IRS is…

Global National Telecom Trends
EE survey reveals children’s smartphone demands
What happened: EE survey highlights rising smartphone demand among young children EE’s recent survey highlights the growing pressure parents face during the festive season as young children increasingly request smartphones. According to the study, one-third of children under 11…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Bitcoin faces pressure as price tests critical support
What happened: Bitcoin tests key support level Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped to an intraday low of $93,054, down 2.7% in the past 24 hours and nearly 13% for the week. According to Andrew Thrasher, portfolio manager at The Financial Enhancement Group, the cryptocurrency is now…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Odds rise for Magnificent 7 company investing in Bitcoin
Magnificent 7 firms, including Amazon and Microsoft, have a 70% chance of investing in Bitcoin by 2025, signalling a corporate crypto shift.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Nvidia’s AI dominance challenged by AMD and Custom Silicon
What happened: AMD gains traction as cloud giants embrace custom AI silicon Nvidia retained its leadership in AI hardware throughout 2024, with shipments of its Hopper GPUs surpassing two million units among its top 12 customers. This milestone underscores Nvidia’s dominance in…

Global Cloud Services Trends
XRP emerges as Binance’s most-traded altcoin in December
What happened: XRP tops Binance altcoin trading in december XRP has become the most-traded altcoin on Binance this December, achieving over $116.6 million in trading volume on Binance Futures. Despite a broader cryptocurrency market downturn, XRP maintained its momentum, ranking…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Binance Australia sued, Interpol issues Red Notice for Hex founder
What happened: Binance and Hex founder face major legal actions Binance Australia is under legal fire as authorities pursue a lawsuit alleging regulatory breaches tied to its operations in the country. The lawsuit claims Binance failed to comply with local financial regulations…

Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends
Equinix acquires BT’s datacentre business for $63 million
What happened: Equinix buys BT’s datacentre business BT Group announces the sale of its Irish datacentre business, including two facilities in Dublin, to Equinix for approximately $63 million. This strategic move aligns with BT’s ‘asset-light strategy’, allowing the company to…

Companies
ICANN’s 2024 vision: Driving innovation in internet policies
What happened: ICANN’s recent developments and changes As 2024 draws to a close, ICANN enters a new chapter under the leadership of Kurtis Lindqvist, the newly appointed president and CEO. This year has seen significant achievements, including the publication of the Registration…

Companies
Claim RIPE NCC certification vouchers before year-end
What happened: Exam vouchers for RIPE NCC certifications expire on 31 December The RIPE NCC Certified Professionals programme is reminding members to redeem their 2024 exam vouchers before 31 December. Each member is entitled to three vouchers, which can be used to schedule exams…

Global Cloud Services Trends
New chapter for Internet decentralization at ACM CoNEXT 2024
Experts at ACM CoNEXT 2024’s DIN workshop highlight technology services to tackle Internet centralisation

Global Cloud Services Trends
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…
