North America Trends
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North America market trend intelligence tracks cloud service, regional ISP, national telecom, data centre, and institutional infrastructure signals across North American internet infrastructure markets. BTW.
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TikTok faces stagnant user growth in the US
TikTok faces its first U.S. user growth slowdown amid disputes, competition from Instagram Reels, and regulatory threats.
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Instagram’s Threads rolls out trending topics to all users in the US
Threads, Meta’s Twitter-like app, is rolling out trending topics to all users in the US. Threads The official rollout comes a month after the app started testing the feature with a select number of users in the country. Trending topics are available on the search page and in the…
North America Cloud Services Trends
Chinese tech giant Lenovo boosts AI efforts with Nvidia’s new servers
Lenovo Group has unveiled a series of servers and computers powered by technology from US chip designer Nvidia, to bring artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to businesses and cloud service providers. Servers applications Lenovo said it has added two new Nvidia…
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BYD and other Chinese automakers will use Nvidia’s new in-vehicle chip ‘Drive Thor’
U.S. chipmaker Nvidia is expanding its partnership with Chinese EV maker BYD to include auto manufacturing and in-car computing, which can compete in global markets. Drive Thor Drive Thor is powered by Nvidia’s latest AI chipset, Blackwell, which was unveiled on the same day. The…
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US tech sector cuts 50K jobs while AI field expands
Tech layoffs spike in 2024, with over 50,000 job losses; AI engineer salaries rise, averaging $190,000, signalling industry growth.
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Blockchain Expo North America 2024: Latest in Web3, NFTs, crypto
The 8th Blockchain Expo North America, set for June 5–6, 2024, explores the latest advancements in web3, NFTs, cryptocurrency.
North America Cloud Services Trends
Mastercard trials enhanced subscription management in the US
Mastercard is piloting a subscription management system in the U.S. to offer clients enhanced control over subscription payments.
North America Cloud Services Trends
US-based spot bitcoin ETFs net inflows dropped by 80%
OUR TAKE:The recent decline in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows reflects investor caution amid market volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and macroeconomic factors. The fluctuating BTC price and anticipation of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting are likely influencing investor…
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TikTok urges US users to call senators to vote no on TikTok ban
OUR TAKEThe demand for ByteDance to divest TikTok reflects heightened concerns over national security and data privacy, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.This move shows the growing scrutiny and regulatory challenges faced by tech companies operating in global markets…
North America Institutional Trends
Italy regulator fines TikTok US$11 million for ‘French scar challenge’
Italy’s competition watchdog has fined three units of social media giant TikTok US$11 million in total for inadequate checks on content potentially harmful to young or vulnerable users on Thursday. Another blow for TikTok The antitrust agency (AGCM), said Thursday that TikTok…
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Payment firm Ryft adds Amex for UK ecomm companies
U.S. payment company Ryft partners with American Express, aiming to bolster payment options for UK eCommerce merchants by Amex cards.
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US passes bill that could ban TikTok despite resistance from Trump
The U.S. House passed a bill demanding ByteDance to divest TikTok within 165 days or face a ban, with uncertain prospects in the Senate.
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US House overwhelmingly passes bill to force ByteDance to divest TikTok
OUR TAKEThe demand for ByteDance to divest TikTok reflects heightened concerns over national security and data privacy, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.This move shows the growing scrutiny and regulatory challenges faced by tech companies operating in global markets…
North America Institutional Trends
The US House claimed that unless ByteDance divests or TikTok will be banned
OUR TAKE:TikTok now boasts countless users in the US, including both audiences and content creators. The unjust threat to TikTok could result in a ban, depriving people not only of a platform for free expression but also of opportunities to earn a living.— Iris Deng, BTW reporter…
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CoinShares acquires Valkyrie ETF business, expanding US market
CoinShares, specialising in digital assets, acquired Valkyrie funds, including the investment advisory arm and sponsor rights.
North America Regional ISP Trends
Actelis Networks and Netceed have an agreement to extend Actelis’ hybrid-fibre networking solutions to Netceed’s North American customer base.
OUR TAKEFor Netceed customers, they can accelerate their technology upgrade project with Actelis’ hybrid fibre solution. This new partnership can also bring greater convenience to thousands of Netceed customers in North America, facilitating people’s lives to a greater…
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Pro-Khalistan protesters try to disrupt Indo-Canada business networking event.
OUR TAKEAlthough the pro-Khalistan elements tried to disrupt the event, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police along with the Edmonton Police Service blocked the protesters gathered outside.Pro-Khalistan has received multiple criminal charges in recent years, but they are still active…
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Investor lawsuit against Binance reopens over crypto losses
On March 8, Binance’s alleged violation of US securities laws through the sale of unregistered tokens resurfaced.
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Top tech news stories today: March 11, 2024
Bitcoin briefly rises to record high over $70,000, Binance must face revived investor lawsuit in US over crypto losses and other tech news.
North America Institutional Trends
U.S. government asks ByteDance to sell TikTok shares
OUR TAKE:The move to fast-track legislation requiring ByteDance to divest from TikTok reflects ongoing concerns about national security and data privacy. While balancing these concerns is crucial, a complete ban on TikTok could have far-reaching economic and creative consequences…