Top tech news today: 9 July, 2025

Top tech news today: 9 July, 2025 is profiled by BTW Media because public-source evidence links it to internet infrastructure, governance, operational dependencies, or market visibility.

<h2>1. China warns public over stablecoin scams</h2>
<p>Chinese regulators have cautioned against fraudulent fundraising linked to stablecoins, urging the public to avoid illegal crypto schemes exploiting hype. <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/chinese-gov-warns-against-fundraising-scams-amid-stablecoin-hype" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source</a></p>

<h2>2. Groq opens first European data centre</h2>
<p>US AI chip firm Groq has launched its first European data centre in Helsinki, supporting growing demand for generative AI infrastructure. <a href="https://www.investmentmonitor.ai/news/groq-launches-its-first-european-data-centre-in-helsinki/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source</a></p>

<h2>3. DeepSeek AI denies copying OpenAI code</h2>
<p>Chinese firm DeepSeek has denied claims that it copied OpenAI code after a GitHub user highlighted suspicious similarities in language model outputs. <a href="https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/openai-deepseek-copy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source</a></p>

<h2>4. EdgeConneX to restore 350 acres in CA</h2>
<p>EdgeConneX and River Partners will restore over 350 acres of land in California’s San Joaquin Valley to support water conservation and ecosystems. <a href="https://www.edgeconnex.com/news/press-releases/edgeconnex-and-river-partners-collaborate-to-help-restore-over-350-acres-in-san-joaquin-valley-to-conserve-water-and-protect-natural-habitats/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source</a></p>

<h2>5. CoreWeave to acquire Core Scientific in $9B deal</h2>
<p>CoreWeave is acquiring bitcoin miner Core Scientific for $9 billion to scale its AI infrastructure and high-performance compute services. <a href="https://nationaltechnology.co.uk/CoreWeave_Strikes_9bn_Deal_To_Acquire_Core_Scientific_In_AI_Infrastructure_Push.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source</a></p>

<h2>6. Telenor merges fibre ops with GlobalConnect</h2>
<p>Telenor is merging its Nordic fibre operations with GlobalConnect, forming a joint venture to expand its infrastructure footprint. <a href="https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/telenor-globalconnect" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source</a></p>

<h2>7. Vocus and TPG get government go-ahead</h2>
<p>The Australian government has approved Vocus’s acquisition of TPG’s non-mobile assets, marking a major step in the AU$6.3B fibre deal. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/07/07/australian-telco-vocus-receives-government-nod-for-tpg-telecom-deal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source</a></p>

<h2>8. Comcast boosts efficiency with 76% more traffic</h2>
<p>Comcast has improved its network energy efficiency by nearly 100%, while delivering 76% more internet traffic year over year. <a href="https://corporate.comcast.com/press/releases/comcast-delivers-76-more-traffic-while-nearly-doubling-network-energy-efficiency" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source</a></p>

<h2>9. One New Zealand satellite covers entire nation</h2>
<p>One New Zealand confirms its second satellite now delivers mobile coverage across all of New Zealand, improving access in rural areas. <a href="https://media.one.nz/spacex2m#:~:text=One%20NZ%20Satellite%20has%20reached,across%20all%20of%20New%20Zealand." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source</a></p>