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Over 400 million crypto wallets hold non-zero balance: Chainalysis
Over 400 million crypto wallets hold balances.
Global Cloud Services
Layer-2 networks need decentralized sequencers: Metis co-founder
Layer-2 networks on Ethereum grow to over $60 billion in TVL.
Companies
US considers settlement network for multi-asset transactions
What happened: Exploring multi-asset transactions feasibility The US Federal Reserve is exploring the creation of a settlement network capable of handling multi-asset transactions. This initiative aims to streamline financial operations by enabling faster, more secure settlements…
Companies
Telcables Nigeria launches PoP to boost West African connectivity
What happened: TelCables Nigeria enhances digital connectivity with new PoP at Lagos Rack Centre TelCables Nigeria, a subsidiary of Angola Cables, has launched a new Point of Presence (PoP) at the Lagos Rack Centre facility. This PoP aims to significantly enhance low-latency…
Global Cloud Services
Musk’s xAI plans one million GPU Colossus expansion
What happened: Elon Musk’s xAI to develop one of the largest AI supercomputers Elon Musk’s xAI is preparing to scale its Colossus supercomputer cluster to a minimum of one million GPUs, according to the Greater Memphis Chamber. Initially housing 100,000 Nvidia GPUs, the facility…
Companies
Making crypto as simple as cash: Rezolve AI and Tether
What happened: Rezolve AI and Tether join forces to redefine cryptocurrency payments Rezolve AI, a leader in AI-driven commerce solutions, has partnered with Tether, a prominent name in the digital asset space, to transform how cryptocurrencies are used in daily transactions. By…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is a fintech company?
In the rapidly evolving world of finance, a fintech company (short for “financial technology company”) is a business that uses technology to improve, streamline, and innovate financial services. Fintech is revolutionizing how individuals, businesses, and governments manage money…
Global Institutional
GameStop soars on Roaring Kitty’s cryptic post, reviving retail hype
What happened: Cryptic post spurs GameStop surge Shares of GameStop experienced a significant increase of 6% on Thursday following a cryptic post from Keith Gill, known online as “Roaring Kitty,” the influential figure behind the 2021 meme stock phenomenon. Gill’s post on social…
Global Datacenter
Schneider and Nvidia: Transforming AI data center cooling system
What happened: Schneider and Nvidia redefine AI data center cooling innovation French electrical equipment maker Schneider Electric is working with Nvidia to develop designs for data center cooling systems for use in new artificial intelligence data centers, it said on…
Global Cloud Services
Quantum computing and the future of payment security in fintech
Quantum computing is no longer a far-off concept; it is beginning to influence industries, with fintech being one of the key areas poised to benefit. As payment systems evolve and the global demand for faster, more secure transactions increases, quantum computing could provide…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
French operators collaborate to launch anti-fraud APIs
French operators Bouygues Telecom, Free, Orange, and SFR launch APIs to fight online fraud and identity theft.
Companies
Raxio group names Robert Skjødt as new CEO
Raxio Group appoints Robert Skjødt as CEO.
Global Institutional Trends
Telstra acquires boost mobile in $100m prepaid services deal
Telstra acquires Boost Mobile in a $100 million deal.
Asia-Pacific Institutional
Europe’s 5G plan: Can the EU meet its 2025 connectivity goals?
What happened: Europe 2025’s connectivity goals The European Union set ambitious connectivity goals for 2025, aiming to bring high-speed internet across the continent. Achieving these targets comes with an estimated cost of $550 billion, prompting industry experts to explore ways…
Europe and Middle East Institutional
Nokia highlights Saudi success stories with STC and Aramco
What happened: Nokia showcases Saudi success stories with STC and Aramco Nokia has shared its recent successes in Saudi Arabia with major local companies STC and Aramco. The Finnish telecom vendor highlighted its strategic partnerships and innovations in the region, with a focus…
Companies
Waymo unveils plan to bring its robotaxi service to Miami
What happened: Waymo’s next robotaxi destination is Miami Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous driving subsidiary, has unveiled its plan to extend its Waymo One service to Miami, as reported by various news outlets including Electrek and AP News. The company intends to initiate testing…
Global Cloud Services
Bitcoin soars past $100,000 as Trump 2.0 stirs crypto euphoria
What happened: Crypto euphoria ignites Bitcoin surge Bitcoin has stormed past the significant threshold of $100,000, a milestone reached amidst the backdrop of Donald Trump’s potential return to the presidency, dubbed Trump 2.0. This surge is attributed to the market’s…
Europe and Middle East Datacenter
Powering Bahrain: Alliance Networks, North Star unite
What happened: Alliance Networks and North Star Telecom, a division of North Star Technology, have announced a strategic partnership to advance ICT and connectivity in Bahrain and the surrounding region. This collaboration integrates North Star Telecom’s broadband and data centre…
Companies
Chorus, Datagrid to build 6,000km submarine cable
What happened:New trans-Tasman cable boosts connectivity and resilience New Zealand telecommunications provider Chorus and digital infrastructure company Datagrid have signed an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the Tasman Ring Network, a 6,000-km…
Companies
Crypto.com launches card in Bahrain and expands across GCC
What happened: Crypto.com’s Bahrain card launch Crypto.com, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its collaboration with Mastercard to introduce a new prepaid payment card service in Bahrain, with plans to extend the service across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)…