Top tech news today: 14 April, 2025

1. Apple, Google alumni turn to bitcoin

Former engineers from Apple and Google have left Big Tech to create bitcoin-focused startups, influenced by a pro-bitcoin shift under the Trump administration. Source

2. OneStream enhances CFOs’ ESG reporting

OneStream has launched a new ESG Reporting & Planning solution aimed at streamlining financial and sustainability reporting for CFOs, addressing complex regulatory demands. Source

3. Bitcoin Standard author to develop curriculum

Saifedean Ammous, author of “The Bitcoin Standard,” will work with Lomond School to create a curriculum focusing on bitcoin and Austrian economics, starting in 2025. Source

4. CryptoPunk trader sentenced to six years

A trader was sentenced to six years in prison after making $13 million in gains from CryptoPunk trades, marking a significant case in crypto trading regulations. Source

5. Whale sells CryptoPunk at significant loss

A whale sold a CryptoPunk for $6 million, suffering a $9.7 million loss after holding it for a year, highlighting the volatility in the NFT market. Source

6. Yahoo removes DEI pages from website

Yahoo has taken down its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) pages, redirecting users to its leadership team section amid changing corporate policies. Source

7. Liberty Latin America partners with CSG

Liberty Latin America has engaged CSG to streamline its wholesale operations across 21 countries, aiming to enhance efficiency in charging and settlement processes. Source

8. Pulsant appoints new chief commercial officer

Pulsant has appointed Steve Fearon as its new CCO, tasked with leading growth strategies and enhancing client relations within the company. Source

9. NTT launches AI inference chip

NTT has introduced a new AI inference chip designed for low-power video processing at the edge, set to commercialize in 2025, enhancing efficiency for video applications. Source

10. Vodafone tribunal offers lessons for landowners

A recent Vodafone tribunal highlights crucial lessons for landowners regarding telecom terminations, impacting future agreements and negotiations in the industry. Source

11. Ericsson unveils new wireless architecture

Ericsson has launched a new wireless-first architecture aimed at enhancing AI-powered branch operations, pushing forward innovations in telecom infrastructure. Source

12. UK demonstrates quantum-secure communication

Researchers have successfully demonstrated the UK’s first long-distance ultra-secure communication using quantum technology, marking a significant advancement in secure data transmission. Source

13. Google to restructure workforce

Google is set to undergo a significant workforce restructuring, aiming to improve efficiency and adapt to new market challenges in the tech industry. Source

14. Axian Telecom secures €100M for expansion

Axian Telecom has obtained €100 million from the EIB to expand broadband services in Tanzania and Madagascar, enhancing connectivity in these regions. Source

15. Vodafone faces regulatory scrutiny

Vodafone’s Vantage is currently under regulatory fire amid issues regarding its operations in the 1&1 tower access case, raising concerns about compliance and governance. Source