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Global Cloud Services Trends
Only 13 FinTech deals close as 2024 nears its end
What happened: A quiet week for FinTech deals in December As 2024 winds down, the FinTech sector experienced a slower week, with only 13 funding deals recorded globally. Despite this, the total raised across these deals reached $736 million, signaling that significant investments…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Corporate execs sell stock amid Bitcoin’s 130% surge
What happened: Corporate execs sell stock as Bitcoin surges Corporate executives are selling their stock shares at unprecedented levels as Bitcoin continues to sustain above $100,000. The corporate executive stock sale ratio reached a new all-time high of six sellers to buyers…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: December 16, 2024
Tech News Summaries 1. Just 13 fintech deals close this week Fintech deals are slowing down as 2024 comes to a close, with only 13 deals reported this week, reflecting the seasonal dip in fintech activity. Fintech Global 2. Worldline partners with Forthcode for in-flight payments…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
AbbyPay brand launched by payment giants
What happened: Formation of AbbyPay Brand strategic collaboration Payment Cards Group Limited (PCG) and Black Bear Merchant Services Limited (BBMSL) have announced the establishment of AbbyPay, a new brand aimed at revolutionizing the payment industry in the Asia-Pacific region.…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Torus raises new capital to transform card payment transparency
What happened: SaaS platform’s capital boost Torus, a SaaS platform specializing in card payment solutions, has successfully raised new capital to improve transparency and efficiency in payment systems. The funds will be used to tackle common issues such as hidden fees, opaque…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Upbound and Brigit merge to drive financial innovation
What happened: Fintech leaders join forces to address financial challenges Upbound, a platform focused on simplifying financial infrastructure, has merged with Brigit, a fintech company specializing in consumer financial health. The merger combines Upbound’s operational expertise…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Ethereum’s $418M move: Is a $4,000 surge coming?
What happened: $418M Ethereum shift signals bullish price surge 108,521 ETH worth above $418 million at current market prices were withdrawn from exchanges on December 14. According to Glassnode, this represented the highest number of ETH removed from cryptocurrency exchanges in…
Global Cloud Services Trends
WeWork redefines flexible workspaces in Munich
Meet member experience by innovative design WeWork’s Oskar-von-Miller-Ring 20 in Munich has undergone a remarkable transformation, blending elevated design with advanced features to redefine member experiences. Originally opened in 2018, the redesigned space reflects the…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Yoast unveils AI optimisation tool for WordPress SEO
Yoast introduces AI optimise for streamlined SEO On 4th September 2024, Yoast, a global leader in SEO for WordPress and a part of Newfold Digital, unveiled its latest feature, Yoast AI Optimise. This AI-powered addition is tailored to make SEO more accessible for small…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Global Encryption Day panel highlights encryption’s role in safety
The 2024 Encryption Summit highlighted encryption’s role in safeguarding children online.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Eviden and Ordo pilot open banking-based payment platform
Eviden and Ordo partner with ByzGen to pilot an open banking platform.
Africa Cloud Services Trends
Mastercard introduces Apple Pay to Egypt customers
Mastercard brings Apple Pay to Egypt.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Thailand urged to study crypto for global relevance, says ex-PM
Former Thai PM Thaksin urges Thailand to study crypto and expand digital initiatives for global competitiveness.
Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends
Kuady extends footprint in Ecuador and Argentina
What happened: Kuady expands digital wallet services in Ecuador and Argentina Kuady, a prominent payments service provider, has announced its expansion in Latin America, unveiling a digital wallet service in Ecuador and introducing a virtual prepaid Mastercard in Argentina. The…
Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends
Nuvei expands Google Pay integration in Latin America
What happened: Nuvei integrates Google Pay for merchants in Latin America Nuvei Corporation, a leading Canadian fintech company, has announced the expansion of its partnership with Google to integrate Google Pay for merchants in Latin America. This move builds on their existing…
Global Institutional Trends
Payments industry urged to address environmental impact
What happened: Standard framework proposed to track carbon emissions The Payments Association, through its ESG Working Group, released a report emphasising the need for industry-wide collaboration to address the environmental impact of digital payments. While individual…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft ends updates for Windows 11 on non-compliant PCs
What happened: Windows 11 installation risks clarified by Microsoft Microsoft has updated its support page to clarify its stance on installing Windows 11 on PCs that do not meet minimum hardware requirements. Users can still install the operating system, but they do so at their…
Global National Telecom Trends
Verizon offers network slicing for free with Enhanced Video Calling
What happened: Verizon leverages network slicing to improve consumer video calling without extra fees Verizon has launched Enhanced Video Calling, a new service that utilizes network slicing to improve the video calling experience for its customers. This service is available for…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Alianza acquires Metaswitch from Microsoft
What happened: Metaswitch deal enhances Alianza’s cloud communications platform for telecom providers Microsoft has sold its Metaswitch division to Alianza, a cloud communications platform focused on enabling service providers to modernise their offerings. Metaswitch, known for…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Visa Direct to enable 60-second bank deposits starting April
What happened: Visa Direct to enable 60-second payments Starting in April, Visa will roll out an update to its Direct real-time money movement platform, enabling consumers, businesses, and governments to deposit funds into bank accounts linked to eligible debit cards in under 60…
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North America
Execution speed, policy enforcement, and platform operating leverage.
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Europe and Middle East
Compliance-driven market adjustment and governance coupling pressure.
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Asia-Pacific
IPv4 scarcity economics, scaling demand, and operational modernization.
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Latin America and Caribbean
Connectivity expansion, regulatory transition, and asset-efficiency pressure.
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Africa
Governance normalization, infrastructure financing, and growth asymmetry.