Time Horizon
Quarter 30 120d
Within the Time Horizon facet, Quarter 30 120d 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.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: December 26, 2024
News Summaries 1. Fiserv acquires Payfare in $147M deal Fiserv enhances its fintech portfolio by acquiring Canadian earned wage access firm Payfare for $147 million. The move strengthens its position in digital payments. Fintech Futures 2. CFPB sues Zelle operator over fraud The…

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…

Global Cloud Services
PancakeSwap hits record $310B in trading volume for 2024
What happened: PancakeSwap achieves record-breaking year in DeFi growth Decentralized exchange (DEX) PancakeSwap has closed 2024 with a record-breaking $310 billion in trading volume, representing a 179% increase compared to 2023. This remarkable growth is attributed to a surge…

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…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Regal accepts USDC payments for discounted cinema tickets
What happened: Regal accepts USDC for discounts Regal cinemas has made a significant move by accepting USDC stablecoin payments through Coinbase Wallet. This initiative allows moviegoers to pay for tickets and concessions with cryptocurrency, enhancing the cinema experience for…

Global Cloud Services Trends
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…

Global Cloud Services Trends
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…

Leaders
Metaplanet makes largest Bitcoin purchase, buying $60.5M
Metaplanet makes its largest Bitcoin purchase yet.

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.

Companies
Binance, Kraken lead $10M Series A for stablecoin startup Usual
Binance and Kraken lead $10M investment in Usual, driving rapid growth and innovation in decentralised finance.

Global Cloud Services Trends
What is an electric car?
An electric car (EV) is a vehicle powered by electricity instead of traditional gasoline or diesel. EVs utilize electric motors, often supported by lithium-ion battery packs, to deliver a cleaner, quieter, and more efficient driving experience. As the global push for…

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…
