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Bank of America introduces Paze for seamless online checkouts

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Bank of America introduces Paze for seamless online checkouts

What happened: Paze online checkout introduced by BofA In anticipation of the holiday season, Bank of America (BofA) has announced that all eligible credit and debit cards are now enabled with Paze, an online checkout solution designed to expedite and secure the online shopping…

Dec 9, 2024
Nansen partners with Galxe to unlock Gravity’s full potential

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Nansen partners with Galxe to unlock Gravity’s full potential

What happened: Nansen enhances Galxe’s Gravity blockchain Nansen has entered into a strategic partnership with Galxe to provide its advanced blockchain analytics tools for the Gravity blockchain. A Gravity lite paper was released on December 3. The Gravity mainnet is expected to…

Dec 9, 2024
US claims Chinese cyberattack targeted senior officials

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US claims Chinese cyberattack targeted senior officials

What happened: Salt Typhoon cyber campaign targeted senior figures The U.S. believes a Chinese cyber espionage campaign, known as Salt Typhoon, targeted high-ranking American political figures, recording their telephone calls. Anne Neuberger, U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor…

Dec 9, 2024
Trump appoints David Sacks as AI and crypto czar

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Trump appoints David Sacks as AI and crypto czar

Donald Trump has made a significant move in reshaping US policy on artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, appointing former PayPal Chief Operating Officer (COO) David Sacks as his “AI and Crypto Czar.” This strategic choice comes as Bitcoin surpasses $100,000, with…

Dec 9, 2024
Microsoft and CISPE trade body launches a technology summit

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Microsoft and CISPE trade body launches a technology summit

What happened: CISPE checks if Microsoft complies with commitments to EU regulations Microsoft and the European trade body for Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers (CISPE) launched a technical summit last week to assess the progress Windows makers are making in making Azure…

Dec 9, 2024
Nokia to expand Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s 4G and 5G networks

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Nokia to expand Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s 4G and 5G networks

What happened: Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison partners with Nokia Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) has partnered with Nokia to expand its 4G and 5G networks across Indonesia. The deal, running from 2025 to 2027, will see Nokia provide its AirScale equipment, including multiband radios…

Dec 9, 2024
FCC urges stricter telecom security after Salt Typhoon hack

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FCC urges stricter telecom security after Salt Typhoon hack

What happened: FCC and the Salt Typhoon breach The head of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Jessica Rosenworcel, has proposed stricter network security rules for telecom operators after the Salt Typhoon cyberattack. The new regulations would require telecoms to…

Dec 9, 2024
Payment partnership fuels Ribbon’s UK expansion

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Payment partnership fuels Ribbon’s UK expansion

What happened: Ribbon teams up with Tribe Payments for UK launch Ribbon, a Gibraltar-based digital financial platform, has successfully expanded into the UK by forming a strategic payment partnership with Tribe Payments, a specialist in payment infrastructure and processing.…

Dec 9, 2024
Top tech news today: December 9, 2024

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Top tech news today: December 9, 2024

1. Microsoft faces EU antitrust cloud criticism European cloud providers accuse Microsoft of anti-competitive practices, citing dominance in cloud services. CISPE calls for stricter regulations (The Register). Microsoft moves to stop M365 Copilot from ‘oversharing’ data 2. Meta…

Dec 9, 2024
Editorial image for NFT Sales Surge: Pudgy Penguins and CryptoPunks Lead.

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NFT Sales Surge: Pudgy Penguins and CryptoPunks Lead

Pudgy Penguins lead December NFT surge with $25 million in sales.

Dec 9, 2024
Broadcom unveils faster custom chip tech to meet GenAI demand

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Broadcom unveils faster custom chip tech to meet GenAI demand

Broadcom introduces 3.5D XDSiP technology to accelerate custom chip performance.

Dec 6, 2024
Intel names chip industry veterans to board amid CEO search

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Intel names chip industry veterans to board amid CEO search

Intel adds experienced leaders from ASML and Microchip Technology to its board.

Dec 6, 2024
Veeam hits $15B valuation after $2B secondary sale

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Veeam hits $15B valuation after $2B secondary sale

What happened: Veeam raises $2B, boosting valuation to $15B to expand R&D and acquisitions Veeam, a leader in data resilience, has raised $2 billion in a secondary share sale, raising its valuation to $15 billion. The sale, led by TPG and other investors, is set to close in Q1…

Dec 6, 2024
Cake secures Google backing to simplify AI infrastructure

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Cake secures Google backing to simplify AI infrastructure

What happened: Cake raises $13 million to simplify AI infrastructure for businesses Cake, a managed open-source AI infrastructure platform, has raised $10 million in a seed round led by Google’s Gradient Ventures. Founded in 2022, Cake integrates over 100 open-source components…

Dec 6, 2024
Industry backs Rosenworcel’s call for more Replace Cash funding

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Industry backs Rosenworcel’s call for more Replace Cash funding

What happened: Rosenworcel calls for more funding to fix Rip and Replace Cash program US telecoms industry representatives, particularly those from smaller carriers, have strongly backed FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel’s renewed call for additional funding for the Rip and Replace…

Dec 6, 2024
Kraken survey: 80% of crypto investors driven by FUD and FOMO

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Kraken survey: 80% of crypto investors driven by FUD and FOMO

What happened: 0ver 80% of crypto holders driven by FUD and FOMO A Kraken survey has found that over 80% of crypto holders have made investment decisions based on FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) or FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). With Bitcoin recently surpassing $100,000, the…

Dec 6, 2024
NatWest unveils new initiative to support fintech

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NatWest unveils new initiative to support fintech

What happened: NatWest launches Fintech Growth Programme NatWest has launched a new Fintech Growth Programme aimed at supporting five pre-Series A UK-based fintech startups that focus on solving key challenges in the payments sector. Over ten weeks, selected companies will…

Dec 6, 2024
What is a fintech company?

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What is a fintech company?

In the rapidly evolving world of finance, a fintech company (short for “financial technology company”) is a business that uses technology to improve, streamline, and innovate financial services. Fintech is revolutionizing how individuals, businesses, and governments manage money…

Dec 6, 2024
IPv4 market: A $60T opportunity hiding in plain sight, says LARUS CEO

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IPv4 market: A $60T opportunity hiding in plain sight, says LARUS CEO

Lu Heng, CEO of LARUS Ltd, recently highlighted the massive, untapped potential within the IPv4 address market, calling it “the biggest opportunity hiding in plain sight” for telecom and cloud providers. With over 4-5 billion devices now connected to the internet, the demand for…

Dec 6, 2024
Australian regulator cracks down on cryptocurrency-related crime

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Australian regulator cracks down on cryptocurrency-related crime

What happened: Australian regulator’s crypto clampdown The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has announced the establishment of an internal cryptocurrency task force to tackle the misuse of cryptocurrency ATMs for criminal activities. AUSTRAC’s…

Dec 6, 2024