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Orange Bank discusses selling fintech Anytime to Crédit Coopératif
What happened: Orange Bank negotiates sale of Anytime to Crédit Coopératif Orange Bank is currently in discussions to sell its fintech subsidiary, Anytime, to Crédit Coopératif. This move comes as part of Orange Bank’s strategy to streamline its operations and focus on core…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Block’s bitcoin checkout debuts in Las Vegas commerce
Square’s real-time bitcoin payment system launches at Bitcoin 2025 At the Bitcoin 2025 conference, held from 27 to 29 May at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Square, part of Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc., unveiled a groundbreaking real-time bitcoin payment system. Attendees could scan a QR…
Global Regional ISP Trends
Kabayan Broadband: Affordable fibre internet in Batangas
Kabayan Broadband: Localised fibre connectivity Kabayan Broadband delivers fibre internet to homes across Batangas, including Lipa City, San Jose, Mataas na Kahoy, Balete, Ibaan, Rosario, Taysan, San Juan, Cuenca, Mabini, and Alitagtag. With a focus on affordability and…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Shani Dhanda: Advocacy for disability inclusion
From personal adversity to public advocacy Shani Dhanda, a British disability rights activist, has become a prominent voice in advocating for inclusivity and challenging systemic barriers faced by disabled individuals, particularly those from minority backgrounds. Diagnosed with…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Trump targets Apple in tech trade threat, pauses EU digital tax response
Trump Apple tariffs; EU digital tax
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Trump Media bets big on bitcoin with $2.5B investment
Trump Media plans to diversify revenue by holding bitcoin Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind the Truth Social platform, announced plans to raise approximately $2.5 billion to invest in bitcoin. The funding will be sourced through $1.5 billion in stock sales and…
Global National Telecom Trends
EE and Ontix deploy 80 small cells to boost 5G in central London
What happened: EE and Ontix boost 5G with small cells in central London EE, in partnership with infrastructure provider Ontix, has deployed 80 small cells across Westminster, central London, to enhance 4G and 5G mobile coverage and capacity. These small cells are installed on…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Taiko introduces Basedliners to boost transaction speed
What happened: Taiko introduces Basedliners to enhance transaction speed Taiko has launched a new initiative called ‘Basedliners’ as a precursor to the Preconfirmation Era, aimed at significantly enhancing transaction speed and user experience on its blockchain platform. This…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: May 28, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. Block launches bitcoin checkout in Vegas Block has unveiled real-time bitcoin payments at Bitcoin 2025, allowing attendees to purchase merchandise quickly using the Lightning Network. Source 2. Trump Media aims for $25B fund Trump Media Group plans to raise…
Global Cloud Services Trends
HPE outlines AI sustainability strategy
HPE’s chief technologist John Frey introduces a five point plan to reduce emissions from AI infrastructure.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Putin threatens to throttle Western firms still operating in Russia
What happened: Putin warns Western tech firms in Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Western companies such as Microsoft and Zoom, which continue to operate in Russia despite earlier commitments to exit, may face severe restrictions. Speaking at a meeting with…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Xiaomi to invest $27.8B in R&D over five years
What happened: Xiaomi to invest $27.8 billion in core technology R&D over next five years Xiaomi‘s founder and CEO, Lei Jun, announced that the company will invest 200 billion yuan (approximately $27.8 billion) in core technology research and development over the next five years.…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Trump Media seeks to raise $3B for crypto assets
What happened: Trump Media plans $3 billion capital raise for crypto investment Trump Media and Technology Group has announced plans to raise $3 billion to invest in cryptocurrency assets, as reported by the Financial Times. This capital-raising initiative, which could be…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Strategy buys 4,020 Bitcoin for $427M
What happened: Strategy’s $427 million Bitcoin acquisition expands holdings significantly Strategy has recently acquired 4,020 Bitcoin for $427 million, bringing its total holdings to over 580,000 BTC. This purchase took place between May 19 and May 25, 2025, and was funded…
Global Datacenter Trends
Bain Capital targets EMEA hyperscale growth with hscale launch
What happened: Bain Capital expands data centre footprint with hscale launch Bain Capital has launched hscale, a dedicated hyperscale data centre platform targeting the EMEA region. This move follows Bain’s 2024 acquisition of an 80% stake in AQ Compute, a European data centre…
Global Institutional Trends
Monarch secures $75M in Series B funding
Monarch raises $75 million in Series B funding led by ICONIQ Growth to expand its personal finance app offerings.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Intel Xeon 6 secures spot in Nvidia’s DGX B300 AI system
What happened: Intel Xeon 6 powers Nvidia DGX B300 On 22 May 2025, Intel unveiled its sixth-generation Xeon server processors. The lineup introduced three new models designed to boost AI server performance. Notably, one of these processors will power Nvidia’s latest DGX B300 AI…
Global Cloud Services Trends
FCC opens 20,000 MHz of satellite spectrum for new services
FCC proposes rulemaking to open 20,000 MHz of spectrum for satellite use, impacting global operators and NGSO services.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Sui validators freeze stolen funds after Cetus DEX hacked for $220M
Sui validators freeze most of $220M stolen in Cetus DEX exploit, exposing DeFi security risks and decentralisation concerns.
Global Institutional Trends
New AI-first financial startup launched by Circle co-founder Sean Neville
What happened: Catena Labs emerges from stealth with $18M to disrupt financial services Sean Neville, co-founder of Circle, has officially launched Catena Labs, a fintech startup aiming to create the first AI-native, fully regulated financial institution. The company, which…