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North America regional intelligence explains how companies, people, policy moves, network operations, investment signals, data centre demand, telecom execution, and market constraints shape infrastructure delivery in the same geographic market or governance area. The page connects public articles with evidence, regional actors, operating dependencies, market context, and customer or regulatory exposure that may otherwise sit across separate topic or company pages. Readers can compare who is active, which signals are backed by public evidence, how local execution risk connects to broader internet infrastructure strategy, and what changes may affect customers, partners, regulators, or capital planning. Search users can understand the geography, the relevant infrastructure sectors, the public evidence base, and the practical questions that make the regional page more useful than a short listing of articles.
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US House bans staff from using Microsoft AI assistant Copilot
US House bans staff from using Microsoft’s Copilot due to security concerns, while Microsoft plans a new version to meet higher standards.
Case File
New Quest apps will not have support for Oculus Quest 1 headsets
Oculus Quest, launched in 2019, will no longer allow new apps to be played on the Quest 1 in May. This is part of the planned obsolescence of the Quest 1, announced by Meta last year. Developers will no longer be able to upload apps solely supporting Quest 1, and players will not…
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Virtual reality aids individuals with Parkinson’s
An initiative at Teesside Airport’s fitness and well-being gym has implemented virtual reality headsets, providing Parkinson’s patients with an innovative therapy to alleviate symptoms. Also read: Dawn of a new VR era: Apple Vision Pro now available to buy The virtual reality…
Institutional
Coinbase partially wins appeal, but still faces US regulator’s lawsuit
US Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against Coinbase to move forward, but dismissed one of the regulator’s charges.
Leaders
Silicon Valley’s dark fibre: Cologix & Bandwidth IG team up
Cologix has joined forces with Bandwidth IG to bring dark fibre connectivity at its SV1 data centre in Silicon Valley. This collaboration enables businesses to meet their high-capacity network requirements with optimal speed, reliability, and scalability. Bruce Garrison, CEO of…
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FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried receives 25-year jail term for fraud
Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year jail term after being found guilty of defrauding investors and consumers of his bankrupt company.
Institutional
BlackRock’s new offering spurs $1B tokenisation of U.S. Treasuries
The introduction of the BUIDL has driven the tokenisation of U.S. Treasuries on various blockchains, surpassing $1 billion in value.
Case File
US offers $10 million bounty for information on ‘Blackcat’ hackers
The State Department announced Wednesday it would provide a $10 million reward for information about the Blackcat ransomware group that hacked UnitedHealth Group in February. The cyberattack Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group that manages payment systems for…
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Is buy now, pay later the new norm in online shopping?
Discover the convenience of BNPL programs, reshaping shopping with interest-free installments tailored to your budget.
Leaders
The Terra founder Do Kwon is released from prison in Montenegro
South Korean Crypto fugitive Do Kwon has been released from prison in Montenegro on Saturday. The decision to release Kwon reportedly came from the Council of the Supreme Court, which is set to review a decision that could grant or deny extradition to his native South Korea.…
Institutional
Biden to give $8.5billion to Intel to build more chip factories
Intel expects to receive $8.5 billion in funding from the U.S. government and an $11 billion loan to expand its chip manufacturing capacity.
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TON Blockchain launches $115M community incentive program
The Open Network Foundation developed the namesake TON blockchain to power Telegram’s new advertising platform, which officially went live in March 2024. The community engagement of the TON blockchain ecosystem is revolutionized by the Open Network Foundation The Open Network…
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TikTok faces stagnant user growth in the US
TikTok faces its first U.S. user growth slowdown amid disputes, competition from Instagram Reels, and regulatory threats.
Case File
Blockchain Expo North America 2024: Latest in Web3, NFTs, crypto
The 8th Blockchain Expo North America, set for June 5–6, 2024, explores the latest advancements in web3, NFTs, cryptocurrency.
Institutional
SpaceX secures $1.8B to develop covert US spy satellite network
SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, initiated the development of a surveillance satellite network in collaboration with a U.S. intelligence agency.
Case File
US-based spot bitcoin ETFs net inflows dropped by 80%
OUR TAKE:The recent decline in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows reflects investor caution amid market volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and macroeconomic factors. The fluctuating BTC price and anticipation of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting are likely influencing investor…
National Telecom
iBASIS unveils Multi-Operator FWA solution
iBASIS, an international provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players, introduces the industry’s inaugural multi-carrier Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solution. Leveraging iBASIS’s GSMA standards-based eSIM technology, this offering revolutionizes FWA…
Leaders
The world’s first AI programmer, Devin, is born
Cognition unveils Devin, an AI that could replace software engineers, sparking debate among tech experts about the future of coding.
Leaders
CoinShares acquires Valkyrie ETF business, expanding US market
CoinShares, specialising in digital assets, acquired Valkyrie funds, including the investment advisory arm and sponsor rights.
Leaders
Actelis Networks and Netceed have an agreement to extend Actelis’ hybrid-fibre networking solutions to Netceed’s North American customer base.
OUR TAKEFor Netceed customers, they can accelerate their technology upgrade project with Actelis’ hybrid fibre solution. This new partnership can also bring greater convenience to thousands of Netceed customers in North America, facilitating people’s lives to a greater…