Top tech news today: May 30, 2025

Top tech news today: May 30, 2025 is profiled by BTW Media because public-source evidence links it to internet infrastructure, governance, operational dependencies, or market visibility.

1. Global Payments sells payroll business for $1.1B

Global Payments has agreed to sell its payroll business to Acrisure for $1.1 billion, focusing on its core payment services. Source

2. JD Vance discusses stablecoins at Bitcoin conference

Vice President JD Vance stated that stablecoins do not threaten the dollar, but rather enhance its strength, during his keynote at the Bitcoin 2025 conference. Source

3. Aspire integrates Stripe for payment processing

Aspire users can now accept card and wallet payments via Stripe, enhancing cash flow and reducing settlement times from seven days to three. Source

4. ACI launches ACI Connetic for payments

ACI Worldwide has unveiled ACI Connetic, a cloud-native platform that integrates multiple payment types, aimed at modernizing legacy systems and improving payment processing efficiency. Source

5. VDPC selects Sagunto for submarine cable

Valencia Digital Port Connect has chosen Sagunto as the landing point for the Barracuda submarine cable, enhancing connectivity between Spain and Italy. Source

6. DSTA partners with AST SpaceMobile

Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency has partnered with AST SpaceMobile to enhance connectivity for humanitarian and emergency response through a space-based cellular network. Source

7. Mavenir doubles Glasgow 5G speeds

Mavenir, in collaboration with Three UK and Red Hat, has successfully doubled 5G speeds in Glasgow through the deployment of Open RAN small cells, improving network capacity. Source

8. Nvidia warns of $8B loss due to China ban

Nvidia reported $44 billion in Q1 revenue but anticipates an $8 billion loss in Q2 due to export restrictions on H20 chips to China. Source

9. Elon Musk leaves Trump administration

Elon Musk’s departure from the Trump administration has been confirmed, marking a significant shift in political affiliations and influence in the tech sector. Source

10. BASF moves to SAP S/4Hana

BASF is modernizing its business operations by transitioning to SAP S/4Hana, enhancing digital capabilities and operational efficiency as announced at Sapphire 2025. Source

11. IDC cuts smartphone forecast for 2025

IDC has revised its 2025 smartphone forecast downwards, citing global uncertainty affecting demand for mobile devices across various markets. Source

12. Kyrgyzstan detains media workers amid crackdown

Kyrgyzstan has detained eight media workers as part of a widening crackdown on the press, raising concerns about freedom of speech in the region. Source