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Within the Time Horizon facet, Medium time-horizon intelligence organises articles by the period over which a signal is expected to matter. The page helps readers distinguish immediate operational changes from longer-cycle governance, investment, standards, and infrastructure shifts that may unfold across quarters or years. It connects timing assumptions with public evidence, related actors, market context, customer exposure, policy pressure, and infrastructure planning so readers can judge whether a development is urgent, strategic, or still waiting on confirming evidence. The page also explains how time horizon changes the meaning of a signal, which organisations may be exposed, and which infrastructure decisions require short-term action or long-cycle monitoring.

DeFi 2.0: The next wave of decentralized finance innovation

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DeFi 2.0: The next wave of decentralized finance innovation

One year ago, the DeFi space was defined by its rapid growth and breakthrough innovations. Now, with the emergence of DeFi 2.0, the industry is undergoing a transformation, as new advancements aim to solve the challenges that arose from the first wave of decentralized finance.…

Dec 20, 2024
Private Credit: The fintech engine driving growth, or a looming risk?

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Private Credit: The fintech engine driving growth, or a looming risk?

When Sarah Nguyen, the owner of a small digital design firm in Austin, Texas, faced a sudden cash crunch during the pandemic, traditional banks turned her away due to her lack of collateral. Private Credit from a Fintech platform was her only lifeline. The funds, although…

Dec 20, 2024
RIPE NCC publishes Q1 2025 development plans

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RIPE NCC publishes Q1 2025 development plans

What happened: RIPE NCC shares quarterly plans for Q1 2025 RIPE NCC has revealed its Q1 2025 quarterly plans, providing a comprehensive outline of its development priorities. These plans aim to ensure transparency while inviting feedback from members and the broader internet…

Dec 20, 2024
Arthur Hayes predicts crypto dump at Trump’s inauguration

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Arthur Hayes predicts crypto dump at Trump’s inauguration

What happened: Arthur Hayes warns of a market drop Arthur Hayes, co-founder of Bitmex, has made a bold prediction for the cryptocurrency market, forecasting a significant downturn around President Trump’s inauguration day. In his recent opinion piece, “Trump Truth,” Hayes…

Dec 20, 2024
ARIN locks inactive accounts without multifactor authentication

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ARIN locks inactive accounts without multifactor authentication

What happened: ARIN strengthens security by locking inactive accounts The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has enforced a security measure locking ARIN Online accounts that lack multifactor authentication (MFA) and have been inactive for a prolonged period. This…

Dec 20, 2024
Bulgarian market joins EU’s Target Instant Payment Settlement service

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Bulgarian market joins EU’s Target Instant Payment Settlement service

What happened: Bulgaria integrates with EU’s TIPS system The Bulgarian financial market has officially joined the European Union’s Target Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) service, a key milestone in the country’s payment infrastructure modernization. TIPS, a real-time payment…

Dec 20, 2024
What is artificial intelligence?

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What is artificial intelligence?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a niche concept in the world of science fiction to a advanced technology that is transforming nearly every industry. From smart assistants like Siri to self-driving cars and personalized recommendations on streaming platforms, AI is…

Dec 20, 2024
Top tech news today: December 20, 2024

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Top tech news today: December 20, 2024

Tech News Summaries 1. Binance launches Binance Alpha to spotlight new projects Binance introduces Binance Alpha, a platform designed to identify and highlight upcoming blockchain and crypto projects with strong potential for growth and innovation. The Fintech Times 2. New…

Dec 20, 2024
BT reveals Brits embrace multitasking during events

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BT reveals Brits embrace multitasking during events

What happened: BT finds Brits multitasking during events BT‘s recent Network Wrapped study reveals a shift in how British internet users engage with cultural events, as over 35% admit to multitasking across multiple screens. This trend particularly highlights the rise of…

Dec 19, 2024
Sparkle and Fincantieri partner to secure subsea networks

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Sparkle and Fincantieri partner to secure subsea networks

What happened: Sparkle and Fincantieri collaborate on subsea security Sparkle has teamed up with Fincantieri to bolster the security of vital subsea infrastructures through innovative monitoring solutions. This partnership, formalized in a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to…

Dec 19, 2024
Avara’s Lens raises $31M for SocialFi blockchain launch

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Avara’s Lens raises $31M for SocialFi blockchain launch

What happened: Avara’s Lens Secures $31M for Blockchain Avara‘s Lens, a layer-2 blockchain tailored for SocialFi, has raised $31 million in a funding round led by Lightspeed Faction. This investment is earmarked for scaling its network infrastructure ahead of the planned mainnet…

Dec 19, 2024
Jared Isaacman leads NASA amidst crypto rise

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Jared Isaacman leads NASA amidst crypto rise

What happened: Shift4 founder leads NASA amidst crypto success Shift4 founder Jared Isaacman, a fintech billionaire and accomplished spaceflight commander, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead NASA. Isaacman, who commanded the SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission…

Dec 19, 2024
Indonesia courts Elon Musk for xAI data centres in Southeast Asia

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Indonesia courts Elon Musk for xAI data centres in Southeast Asia

What happened: Indonesia Seeks xAI Partnership with Musk Indonesian officials are actively pursuing Elon Musk to establish his xAI startup in Southeast Asia, focusing on building new data centres in the country. According to The Wall Street Journal, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, a…

Dec 19, 2024
SpaceX gains new FAA licence for exciting Starship mission

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SpaceX gains new FAA licence for exciting Starship mission

What happened: SpaceX secures FAA licence for testing The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a licence modification for SpaceX‘s next test flight of the Starship. This authorisation allows the company to conduct multiple missions under the Flight 7 mission…

Dec 19, 2024
Intel hit with new lawsuit over foundry struggles

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Intel hit with new lawsuit over foundry struggles

What happened: Intel Faces Shareholder Lawsuit Over Foundry Intel, the beleaguered chipmaker, is facing another lawsuit from shareholders regarding its struggling foundry business. This derivative lawsuit targets former CEO Pat Gelsinger, interim co-CEO/CFO David Zinsner, and…

Dec 19, 2024
BVNK raises $50M to fuel US stablecoin expansion

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BVNK raises $50M to fuel US stablecoin expansion

BVNK secures $50M Series B to grow US stablecoin infrastructure.

Dec 19, 2024
Sygnum partners with Moomoo Singapore to offer crypto fund

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Sygnum partners with Moomoo Singapore to offer crypto fund

Sygnum Singapore partners with Moomoo Singapore to offer its actively managed Digital Asset Multi-Manager Fund

Dec 19, 2024
Leap Financial raises $3.5M seed round to transform remittances

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Leap Financial raises $3.5M seed round to transform remittances

Leap Financial raises $3.5M seed round led by Fuel Venture Capital to revolutionise remittances with its AI-powered.

Dec 19, 2024
Taiwan in talks to tap Amazon’s Project Kuiper space broadband

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Taiwan in talks to tap Amazon’s Project Kuiper space broadband

What happened: Taiwan explores partnership with Amazon’s Kuiper for satellite broadband Taiwan is currently in discussions with Amazon about using its Project Kuiper satellite broadband service. The talks were confirmed by Cheng-Wen Wu, Taiwan’s Minister for the National Science…

Dec 19, 2024
Microsoft pushes passkeys no opt-out option for customers

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Microsoft pushes passkeys no opt-out option for customers

What happened: Microsoft enforces passkey adoption to enhance security Microsoft has been actively promoting the adoption of passkeys over traditional passwords, using a strategy that involves persistent “nudges” to encourage users to enroll in the new authentication system.…

Dec 19, 2024