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Top tech news today: 18 June, 2025

Stay tuned with the latest updates on global telecom shifts, cybersecurity alerts, AI deals, and digital infrastructure developments.

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Headline

Stay tuned with the latest updates on global telecom shifts, cybersecurity alerts, AI deals, and digital infrastructure developments.

Context

The U.S. Congress is considering the Genius Stablecoin Act, which aims to regulate crypto in a more innovation-friendly manner. Source Nokia has announced leadership changes in its network infrastructure division, reflecting a renewed focus on 5G and cloud services. Source

Evidence

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Analysis

TM Forum and GSMA launch a unified certification programme to accelerate the global API economy through Open Gateway APIs. Source Taiwan has included Huawei and SMIC on its export control list, citing national security concerns linked to Chinese tech firms. Source Vodafone and Airbus partner to deliver critical communications for European governments and enterprises, enhancing emergency and defence capabilities. Source Mavenir secures funding and reevaluates its Open RAN approach, shifting focus to cost-efficiency and real-world deployment challenges. Source

Key Points

  • 1. Genius stablecoin bill gains traction
  • 2. Nokia restructures network leadership team
  • 3. TM Forum and GSMA push API standards
  • 4. Taiwan adds Huawei, SMIC to blacklist
  • 5. Vodafone and Airbus launch secure network

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Author

Rita