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Top tech news today: 14 March, 2025

Latest tech news covers AI advancements, telecom upgrades, digital currencies, and major investments shaping the industry landscape.

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Headline

Latest tech news covers AI advancements, telecom upgrades, digital currencies, and major investments shaping the industry landscape.

Context

Crypto founders have noted a surge in fake Zoom hacking attempts linked to North Korea, raising concerns about cybersecurity in the crypto space. Source A recent survey reveals that European consumers are showing minimal enthusiasm for the upcoming digital euro, indicating potential challenges ahead for its adoption. Source

Evidence

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Analysis

Ripple has secured a crypto payments license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority, enhancing its operational capabilities in the growing Middle Eastern market. Source MoonPay has acquired Iron, a platform providing API infrastructure for stablecoins, aiming to enhance its offerings in the digital payment space. Source AT&T and Ciena have successfully tested a 1.6 terabit-per-second fibre link, aiming to meet surging data demands and improve network capacity. Source YouFibre has become the first UK ISP to deploy a 400G port at LINX Manchester, significantly enhancing its broadband capabilities for users. Source

Key Points

  • 1. Crypto founders report North Korean hacking attempts
  • 2. European consumers show limited interest in digital euro
  • 3. Ripple gets crypto payments license in Dubai
  • 4. MoonPay acquires Iron’s stablecoin platform
  • 5. AT&T and Ciena test 1.6 Tb/s fibre link

Actions

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Author

Grace Ge