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BlackRock flags quantum computing as risk in Bitcoin ETF filing

Global Institutional Trends

BlackRock flags quantum computing as risk in Bitcoin ETF filing

What happened title: BlackRock highlights quantum computing as potential threat to Bitcoin ETFs BlackRock updated the registration statement for its iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), explicitly citing quantum computing as a potential risk to the security of Bitcoin and other blockchain…

May 13, 2025
SK Telecom offers free SIM replacements after data breach

Global National Telecom Trends

SK Telecom offers free SIM replacements after data breach

SK Telecom offers free SIM replacements to 23M users following a data breach, enhancing security measures.

Apr 28, 2025
OpenAI and NTT Data launch AI solutions in Japan

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends

OpenAI and NTT Data launch AI solutions in Japan

OpenAI and NTT Data partner to bring ChatGPT Enterprise and industry-specific AI agents to Japanese businesses.

Apr 28, 2025
Fintech operations boardroom with empty executive chairs and abstract issuer-processing dashboards representing Pismo's post-Visa CEO appointment.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Pismo's Dalal appointment turns Visa's acquisition into an issuer-processing control test

Pismo's 16 April 2025 appointment of Vishal Dalal as global CEO is best read as a post-acquisition integration signal, not a routine personnel note. Pismo said Dalal had led North America, Europe and Asia since 2021 and would succeed co-founder Ricardo Josua after Visa's…

Apr 18, 2025
SpinLaunch secures $12M investment

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

SpinLaunch secures $12M investment

SpinLaunch secures $12M from Kongsberg to develop the Meridian Space LEO constellation for global broadband coverage.

Apr 8, 2025
Pennylane’s valuation soars with Alphabet’s CapitalG investment

Global Institutional Trends

Pennylane’s valuation soars with Alphabet’s CapitalG investment

What happened: Pennylane reaches €1B valuation after CapitalG investment Pennylane, a financial management and accounting platform tailored for SMEs, has seen its valuation double to €1 billion following an investment from CapitalG, the growth fund of Google’s parent company…

Apr 8, 2025
T-Mobile finalises Lumos acquisition

North America Regional ISP Trends

T-Mobile finalises Lumos acquisition

T-Mobile completes the acquisition of Lumos Networks to enhance its fibre network, supporting a $950 million expansion in the US.

Apr 3, 2025
XConnect acquires Sekura.id to enhance mobile identity solutions

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

XConnect acquires Sekura.id to enhance mobile identity solutions

What happened: Xconnect acquires Sekura.id to boost mobile identity services XConnect, a London-based provider of numbering intelligence solutions, has acquired Sekura.id, a mobile identity, authentication, and fraud prevention services company based in Aylsham, UK. The financial…

Apr 3, 2025
Nokia and Amazon settle patent dispute

Global Institutional Trends

Nokia and Amazon settle patent dispute

Nokia and Amazon have settled their patent dispute, highlighting the importance of collaboration over lengthy legal battles.

Apr 1, 2025
Wales secures $318M EV chip manufacturing investment

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

Wales secures $318M EV chip manufacturing investment

What happened: Wales secures $318M investment in EV semiconductor manufacturing Vishay Intertechnology, a global semiconductor manufacturer, has announced a $318M investment to enhance semiconductor production in Wales. This initiative aims to bolster the UK’s capabilities in…

Mar 29, 2025
Bell’s sovereign cloud security launch

North America Cloud Services Trends

Bell’s sovereign cloud security launch

Bell launches Canadian-sovereign cloud security with AI-driven SIEM, ensuring data stays within borders while offering threat detection.

Mar 29, 2025
PayU acquires 43.5% stake in Indian paytech Mindgate Solutions

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends

PayU acquires 43.5% stake in Indian paytech Mindgate Solutions

PayU has acquired a 43.5% stake in Mindgate Solutions, significantly enhancing its competitive position in India’s fintech market.

Mar 25, 2025
DE-CIX internet exchange now live at Elea Data Centers

Latin America and Caribbean Regional ISP Trends

DE-CIX internet exchange now live at Elea Data Centers

What happened: DE-CIX internet exchange now operational at Elea Data Centers in Brazil Elea Data Centers has launched DE-CIX Internet Exchanges (IXs) at its São Paulo-SPO1 and Rio de Janeiro-RJO1 facilities, marking the first DE-CIX Points of Presence (PoPs) in Brazil and Latin…

Mar 20, 2025
HLISB and GoBarakah launch digital social financing ecosystem

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends

HLISB and GoBarakah launch digital social financing ecosystem

HLISB and GoBarakah partnership Hong Leong Islamic Bank (HLISB) has formed a partnership with GoBarakah, a leading FinTech platform, to create a digital ecosystem for social financing. The partnership aims to channel donations and funds to underserved communities, with the PayNet…

Mar 13, 2025
German military to launch intel satellites from Scotland

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

German military to launch intel satellites from Scotland

What happened: Germany’s initiative for sovereign launch capabilities The German military is considering launching intelligence-gathering satellites from Scotland as part of an initiative to strengthen Europe’s defence links. The German air force’s space command intends to use…

Mar 13, 2025
Keppel acquires Global Marine Group

Africa Regional ISP Trends

Keppel acquires Global Marine Group

Keppel acquires Global Marine Group, strengthening its subsea infrastructure and fibre optic cable services.

Mar 11, 2025
ICANN receiver update anchors AFRINIC's court-supervised board reset

Story

ICANN receiver update anchors AFRINIC's court-supervised board reset

ICANN's March 2025 receiver update records the court appointment of Gowtamsingh Dabee over AFRINIC and makes board reconstruction a legitimacy test.

Mar 11, 2025
OpenAI to launch high-end AI agents

Global Institutional Trends

OpenAI to launch high-end AI agents

What happened: OpenAI plans specialised AI agents with high subscription costs OpenAI is reportedly working on a new range of specialised AI agents aimed at businesses and professionals, with subscription fees reaching as high as $20,000 per month, according to a report by the…

Mar 10, 2025
CORD's Datacenter United closing turns Belgian colocation scale into a control test

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

CORD's Datacenter United closing turns Belgian colocation scale into a control test

CORD's Datacenter United closing is a Belgian infrastructure-control story, not just an acquisition headline. Cordiant Digital Infrastructure takes a 47.5% economic interest and 50% voting position in DCU Invest, while Datacenter United absorbs Proximus' Belgian data-centre…

Mar 4, 2025
Aduna's EnStream partnership turns Canadian telco identity APIs into a global test

North America Regional ISP Trends

Aduna's EnStream partnership turns Canadian telco identity APIs into a global test

Aduna's February 2025 partnership with EnStream matters because it gives a global network-API platform a live Canadian identity and fraud-prevention channel. EnStream brings network signals from Bell, Rogers and TELUS into Aduna's standardized API layer; Aduna brings global…

Mar 4, 2025