Topic
Internet Infrastructure Institution
Within the Topic facet, Internet Infrastructure Institution topic intelligence connects articles that share a specific subject, signal focus, or monitoring theme. The page gives readers a richer path through related reporting, source evidence, market actors, and infrastructure implications, with enough context to understand why the topic matters across company movements, governance decisions, regional exposure, and operational risk. Readers can compare recurring signals, affected organisations, public evidence, market context, service continuity, procurement, competition, compliance, and strategic planning questions behind the subject instead of stopping at a thin list of matching articles. It explains what the topic covers, which infrastructure actors or policies are involved, what evidence supports the coverage, and why the subject may matter for operators, customers, investors, and policy readers.

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…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Binance Australia sued, Interpol issues Red Notice for Hex founder
What happened: Binance and Hex founder face major legal actions Binance Australia is under legal fire as authorities pursue a lawsuit alleging regulatory breaches tied to its operations in the country. The lawsuit claims Binance failed to comply with local financial regulations…

Companies
ICANN’s 2024 vision: Driving innovation in internet policies
What happened: ICANN’s recent developments and changes As 2024 draws to a close, ICANN enters a new chapter under the leadership of Kurtis Lindqvist, the newly appointed president and CEO. This year has seen significant achievements, including the publication of the Registration…

Companies
Claim RIPE NCC certification vouchers before year-end
What happened: Exam vouchers for RIPE NCC certifications expire on 31 December The RIPE NCC Certified Professionals programme is reminding members to redeem their 2024 exam vouchers before 31 December. Each member is entitled to three vouchers, which can be used to schedule exams…

Global Cloud Services Trends
New chapter for Internet decentralization at ACM CoNEXT 2024
Experts at ACM CoNEXT 2024’s DIN workshop highlight technology services to tackle Internet centralisation

Global Cloud Services Trends
Bitcoin slides further from $100K as whale activity declines
What happened: Whale sell-offs hinder Bitcoin’s $100K goal Bitcoin’s much-anticipated rise to $100,000 has hit another roadblock, as the leading cryptocurrency struggles to maintain momentum. A key driver of this decline is reduced exposure by whale investors, who play a critical…

Companies
FullCtl receives $20,000 ARIN grant for innovative registry tools
What happened: FullCtl develops tools to improve internet infrastructure FullCtl, a company dedicated to enhancing secure interconnection through automation and information sharing, received a $20,000 grant from the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) in 2023. The…

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Malaysia declares Atomic Wallet as unauthorized operation
What happened: Malaysia flags Atomic Wallet for unlicensed activities Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) has issued a public warning against Atomic Wallet, declaring it an unauthorized operation in the country. According to the SC, the wallet provider has been offering its…

Companies
Crypto.com launches institutional custody service in the US
What happened: Crypto.com debuts institutional custody solution in the US Crypto.com has launched an institutional-grade custody service in the United States, designed to meet the unique needs of large-scale investors and businesses managing digital assets. The service focuses on…

Global Datacenter Trends
What is colocation?
Businesses need robust and scalable IT infrastructure to support their operations. Colocation, also known as “colo,” provides a solution by allowing companies to rent space, power, cooling, and network connectivity in third-party data centers for their servers and hardware. By…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: December 24, 2024
Latest Tech News Summaries 1. Palantir raises 2024 revenue forecast again on robust AI adoption; shares surge Palantir’s forecast for 2024 revenue has been increased once more, driven by strong demand for AI solutions, leading to a surge in stock prices. FinTech Global 2. Robot…

Global Regional ISP Trends
Virgin Media connects 13,000 homes to fibre in Stoke
What happened: Virgin Media launches fibre in Stoke Virgin Media has successfully connected 13,000 homes in Stoke to its gigabit broadband network, introducing full-fibre broadband with speeds of up to 2Gbps. This upgrade promises to transform internet access in the area…
