Top tech news today: December 27, 2024

Top tech news today: December 27, 2024 is profiled by BTW Media because public-source evidence links it to internet infrastructure, governance, operational dependencies, or market visibility.

<h2>1. Solana’s Jito staking pool hits $100M monthly</h2>
<p>Solana’s Jito staking pool has achieved impressive growth, generating $100 million per month in tips, according to research from Kairos.
<a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-jito-staking-pool-100m-per-month-in-tips-kairos-research" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CoinTelegraph</a></p>

<h2>2. Tether makes its first crypto VC investment</h2>
<p>Tether has made its first venture capital investment in the crypto space, backing Arcanum Capital, marking a significant step in its expansion beyond stablecoins.
<a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/tether-makes-first-crypto-vc-investment-arcanum-capital" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CoinTelegraph</a></p>

<h2>3. Vitalik Buterin adopts viral pygmy hippo</h2>
<p>Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin has adopted a viral pygmy hippo named Moo Deng, joining the trend of crypto celebrities engaging with animals in the digital age.
<a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/vitalik-buterin-adopts-viral-pygmy-hippo-moo-deng" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CoinTelegraph</a></p>

<h2>4. South Korea sanctions 15 North Koreans for cyber-thefts</h2>
<p>South Korea has sanctioned 15 individuals linked to North Korea’s cyber-thefts, targeting cryptocurrency exchanges and other digital assets as part of its ongoing sanctions.
<a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korea-sanctions-15-north-koreans-crypto-heists-cyber-theft" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CoinTelegraph</a></p>

<h2>5. Bitget announces token merger</h2>
<p>Bitget, a leading crypto exchange, is set to merge its tokens, signaling a shift in its strategy to optimize user rewards and increase platform utility.
<a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/332351/bitget-token-merger" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Block</a></p>

<h2>6. Mira charity memecoin raises over $1M</h2>
<p>Mira, a charity-focused memecoin, has raised over $1 million after seeing a massive surge in value, with donations directed to cancer research initiatives.
<a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/332376/ccancer-lab-to-receive-over-1-million-in-donations-after-charity-memecoin-mira-soars" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Block</a></p>

<h2>7. Silver lining for XRP bulls after price plunge</h2>
<p>Despite a 6% plunge in price, XRP bulls are seeing a silver lining with key technical indicators suggesting a potential rebound in the coming weeks.
<a href="https://u.today/theres-silver-lining-for-xrp-bulls-following-6-plunge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">U.Today</a></p>

<h2>8. Bitcoin price could hit $1M in 2025, says Bitwise exec</h2>
<p>A Bitwise executive suggests Bitcoin could reach $1 million in price by next year, contingent on continued institutional adoption and regulatory clarity.
<a href="https://u.today/bitcoin-price-might-hit-1-million-next-year-if-this-happens-according-to-bitwise-exec" target="_blank" rel="noopener">U.Today</a></p>

<h2>9. Ethereum’s continued sell-off surprises Coinbase</h2>
<p>Ethereum’s ongoing sell-off is catching major exchanges like Coinbase off guard, signaling potential bearish momentum amidst market uncertainty.
<a href="https://u.today/6663-ethereum-eth-stun-coinbase-as-sell-off-continues" target="_blank" rel="noopener">U.Today</a></p>

<h2>10. Ethereum could see bullish surge in Q1</h2>
<p>Ethereum might replicate past performance with a massive bullish surge in Q1, driven by technical and market factors pointing to a positive future.
<a href="https://u.today/ethereum-eth-might-repeat-history-with-massive-bullish-surge-in-q1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">U.Today</a></p>

<h2>11. Max Keiser predicts US fate with Bitcoin adoption</h2>
<p>Max Keiser forecasts that the US economy may fully embrace Bitcoin as a reserve currency, reshaping global finance and digital asset adoption.
<a href="https://u.today/max-keiser-reveals-us-fate-amid-bitcoin-standard-adoption" target="_blank" rel="noopener">U.Today</a></p>

<h2>12. Bitcoin loses $2 trillion market cap post-Christmas</h2>
<p>Bitcoin’s market cap took a significant hit after Christmas, losing $2 trillion as investors cashed out and market conditions cooled.
<a href="https://u.today/christmas-is-over-bitcoin-btc-loses-2-trillion-market-cap" target="_blank" rel="noopener">U.Today</a></p>

<h2>13. XRP network comeback on the horizon</h2>
<p>Recent data suggests an imminent comeback for the XRP network, with growing transaction volumes and renewed interest from investors.
<a href="https://u.today/xrp-network-comeback-imminent-data-shows" target="_blank" rel="noopener">U.Today</a></p>

<h2>14. Crypto whales buy 240K-420K BTC in 2024</h2>
<p>Unidentified crypto whales have accumulated 240K to 420K BTC this year, indicating that large players are making significant bullish bets on Bitcoin.
<a href="https://u.today/unidentified-whales-buy-240k-420k-bitcoins-this-year-cryptoquant-ceo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">U.Today</a></p>

<h2>15. Another crypto CEO’s social media account hacked</h2>
<p>A crypto CEO’s social media account was hacked to promote a fake token, underscoring the growing concerns over social media security in the crypto space.
<a href="https://decrypt.co/news-explorer?pinned=867182&title=another-crypto-ceos-social-media-account-gets-hacked-to-promote-fake-token" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Decrypt</a></p>

<h2>16. Aave considers leaving Polygon over proposal</h2>
<p>Aave is considering leaving the Polygon network due to a contentious proposal involving idle crypto investments, sparking debate in the DeFi community.
<a href="https://decrypt.co/news-explorer?pinned=866910&title=aave-considers-leaving-polygon-due-to-contentious-proposal-to-invest-idle-crypto" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Decrypt</a></p>

<h2>17. Solana price nears key $18.3 support</h2>
<p>Solana’s price is nearing a critical support level of $18.3, but positive momentum may be building as traders await signs of a rebound.
<a href="https://beincrypto.com/solana-sol-price-nears-183-support-but-momentum-could-be-improving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BeInCrypto</a></p>

<h2>18. Cardano price downtrend fades as whales buy</h2>
<p>Cardano’s price downtrend has slowed, with whale activity stabilizing, indicating a potential recovery for ADA in the near term.
<a href="https://beincrypto.com/cardano-ada-price-downtrend-fades-as-whale-activity-stabilizes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BeInCrypto</a></p>

<h2>19. APNIC wraps up 2nd IPv6 council meeting</h2>
<p>The second APAC IPv6 Council meeting wrapped up with discussions on the adoption of IPv6 technology across the Asia-Pacific region.
<a href="https://blog.apnic.net/2024/12/27/event-wrap-2nd-apac-ipv6-council-meet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">APNIC</a></p>

<h2>20. Signify ordered to recall products for patent infringement</h2>
<p>Signify has been ordered by a court to recall products that infringe on patents held by Seoul Semiconductor, a significant blow to the lighting company.
<a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/signify-ordered-by-court-recall-products-infringing-patents-seoul-semiconductor-2024-12-26/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reuters</a></p>

<h2>21. UnionPay expands QR code payments to Laos</h2>
<p>China’s UnionPay has expanded its QR code payment service to Laos, following successful launches in Vietnam, as part of its broader strategy to increase regional dominance.
<a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Caixin/China-s-UnionPay-expands-QR-code-payments-to-Laos-after-Vietnam" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nikkei Asia</a></p>

<h2>22. BSNL 4G, 5G services debut by 2025</h2>
<p>BSNL is on track to launch high-speed 4G and 5G services by 2025, with TCS assuring timely deployment of the much-awaited network upgrades.
<a href="https://www.indiatvnews.com/technology/news/bsnl-4g-5g-high-speed-services-to-debut-by-2025-tcs-assures-timely-launch-2024-12-25-967905" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India TV News</a></p>