Top tech news today: November 25, 2024

Top tech news today: November 25, 2024 is profiled by BTW Media because public-source evidence links it to internet infrastructure, governance, operational dependencies, or market visibility.

1. FIFA and Mythical Games launch ‘FIFA Rivals’

FIFA partners with Mythical Games to create ‘FIFA Rivals,’ a blockchain-powered game enhancing fan engagement and monetization. Cointelegraph

<h2>2. Cyera secures landmark $300 million raise</h2>
<p>Cyera leads this week’s fintech funding with a $300M Series D, cementing its $3 billion valuation amid growing AI compliance innovation. <a href="https://fintech.global/2024/11/22/landmark-300m-cyera-raise-headlines-this-weeks-fintech-funding-rounds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FinTech Global</a></p>

<h2>3. Vodafone seeks police intervention in UK merger</h2>
<p>Vodafone drags law enforcement into its UK merger discussions as regulatory scrutiny mounts over its network consolidation strategy. <a href="https://www.telecoms.com/5g-6g/vodafone-drags-police-into-uk-merger-plan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Telecoms.com</a></p>

<h2>4. Indian CBDC platform expands cross-border use</h2>
<p>India’s central bank accelerates CBDC adoption by introducing a cross-border payment system, aiming to enhance international remittance efficiency. <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/india-expanding-cbdc-cross-border-payments-platform" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cointelegraph</a></p>
<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://btw.media/en/fintechrevolut-reaches-50-million-users/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Revolut reaches 50 million users</a></p>

<h2>5. Latin America fintech poised for 2025 growth</h2>
<p>Latin America’s fintech ecosystem gains momentum, becoming a hotbed for investments and market expansion as demand for digital finance rises. <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/24/latin-america-fintech-will-be-a-market-to-watch-in-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TechCrunch</a></p>

<h2>6. SEC chair’s departure boosts crypto optimism</h2>
<p>Gary Gensler’s planned exit as SEC chair sparks hopes for more balanced crypto regulation and case resolutions. <a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/327920/sec-chair-genslers-departure-sparks-hope-for-compromises-in-crypto-cases-regulation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Block</a></p>

<h2>7. Trump’s tariff threats fuel Mexican fintech</h2>
<p>Mexican fintechs defy tariff concerns, leveraging local expertise to expand their financial reach despite external pressures. <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/23/trumps-tariff-threats-dont-scare-this-mexican-fintech/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TechCrunch</a></p>
<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://btw.media/en/fintechtrump-the-crypto-advocate-analysing-trump-cryptocurrency-policies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trump, the crypto advocate: Analyzing Trump’s cryptocurrency policies</a></p>

<h2>8. Crypto market faces $500M liquidation wave</h2>
<p>Crypto markets suffer massive liquidations, with XRP plunging 10%, raising concerns over market stability amid volatile trading conditions. <a href="https://u.today/crypto-market-hit-by-500-million-liquidation-tsunami-as-xrp-plunges-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">U.Today</a></p>
<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://btw.media/en/fintechpaypals-xoom-expands-with-stablecoin-payments/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PayPal’s Xoom expands with stablecoin payments</a></p>

<h2>9. Nokia boosts Azure datacenters with new deal</h2>
<p>Nokia expands its agreement with Microsoft Azure to enhance datacenter networks, delivering advanced telecom solutions for cloud services. <a href="https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/nokia-expands-multi-year-agreement-to-supply-microsoft-azure-datacenter-networks-xtoq6xtp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zawya</a></p>

<h2>10. Openreach fiber rollout to add $66 billion</h2>
<p>Openreach’s extensive UK fiber network expansion could contribute £50 billion to the economy, fostering connectivity and innovation. <a href="https://www.telecoms.com/fibre/openreach-s-fibre-rollout-could-pump-66-billion-into-uk-economy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Telecoms.com</a></p>

<h2>11. Singtel and Ericsson transform Tuas port</h2>
<p>Singtel and Ericsson collaborate on Singapore’s Tuas port to integrate advanced 5G networks, boosting operational efficiency. <a href="https://www.capacitymedia.com/article-singtel-ericsson-tuas-port" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Capacity Media</a></p>

<h2>12. Rüdiger Geib appointed IETF liaison manager</h2>
<p>Rüdiger Geib steps in as liaison manager for IETF to foster communication and cooperation with ITU-T SG12. <a href="https://www.iab.org/announcements/r%C3%BCdiger-geib-appointed-as-ietf-liaison-manager-to-itu-t-sg12/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IAB.org</a></p>