Top tech news today: November 26, 2024

1. Wall Street introduit de nouvelles options de paris sur le bitcoin

Wall Street dévoile des méthodes innovantes pour investir dans le bitcoin, marquant une nouvelle étape significative dans l'adoption de la cryptomonnaie par la finance traditionnelle. CNBC

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<h2>2. Bitcoin’s climb to $100,000 faces obstacles</h2>
<p>Bitcoin’s rally is slowing amid market uncertainties, highlighting concerns about the sustainability of cryptocurrency’s valuation surge.
<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/25/bitcoin-btc-march-to-100000-stalls-heres-whats-going-on.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNBC</a></p>

<h2>3. Hybrid payment platform Rise secures $6.3M</h2>
<p>Rise, a hybrid payment platform, has closed a $6.3 million Series A round to expand its capabilities and reach.
<a href="https://fintech.global/2024/11/25/hybrid-payment-platform-rise-secures-6-3m-in-series-a-funding/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fintech Global</a></p>
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<h2>4. Mastercard and FundBot team up for B2B payments</h2>
<p>Mastercard partners with FundBot to enhance B2B payment systems in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, streamlining processes for businesses.
<a href="https://fintech.global/2024/11/25/mastercard-and-fundbot-partner-to-streamline-b2b-payments-in-the-uae-and-saudi-arabia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fintech Global</a></p>

<h2>5. Wahed secures funding for Shariah-compliant fintech</h2>
<p>Wahed receives backing from Qatar Development Bank to expand its Shariah-compliant financial services globally.
<a href="https://fintech.global/2024/11/25/wahed-receives-funding-from-qatar-development-bank-to-expand-shariah-compliant-fintech-solutions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fintech Global</a></p>
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<h2>6. EPI’s Wero Wallet reaches 14 million users</h2>
<p>European Payments Initiative celebrates a milestone as Wero Wallet garners over 14 million users, demonstrating the growing adoption of unified payment solutions.
<a href="https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/45109/epi-enrolls-14-million-users-to-wero-wallet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Finextra</a></p>

<h2>7. Unzer and Mastercard collaborate on open banking</h2>
<p>Unzer selects Mastercard to facilitate open banking payments, aiming to boost transaction efficiency and customer experience.
<a href="https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/103335/unzer-selects-mastercard-for-open-banking-payments" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Finextra</a></p>

<h2>8. Binance Labs invests in blockchain-focused Kernel</h2>
<p>Binance Labs backs Kernel, a blockchain startup, signaling continued support for emerging Web3 solutions.
<a href="https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/103334/binance-labs-invests-in-kernel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Finextra</a></p>

<h2>9. Riksbank expands instant payment infrastructure use</h2>
<p>Sweden’s Riksbank broadens access to its instant payments system, promoting innovation across various financial applications.
<a href="https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/103332/swedens-riskbank-opens-up-instant-payments-infrastructure-for-new-use-cases" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Finextra</a></p>

<h2>10. ICANN board nomination deadline approaches</h2>
<p>Nominations for ICANN Board Seat 10 close on December 16, emphasizing the importance of leadership in global internet governance.
<a href="https://www.ripe.net/about-us/news/nomination-period-for-icann-board-seat-10-to-close-on-16-december/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RIPE</a></p>

 <h2>11. IETF 121 event concludes with key updates</h2>
<p>The IETF 121 meeting wraps up, offering significant insights into internet standards and protocol advancements for the global digital ecosystem.
<a href="https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/25/event-wrap-ietf-121/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">APNIC Blog</a></p>

<h2>12. Cisco drives McLaren F1 team’s success</h2>
<p>Cisco technology powers McLaren F1’s championship ambitions, leveraging advanced connectivity solutions for superior performance on and off the track.
<a href="https://www.networkcomputing.com/enterprise-connectivity/cisco-fuels-mclaren-f1-team-s-pursuit-of-the-world-championship" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Network Computing</a></p>

<h2>13. Intel’s CHIPS Act grant faces reduction</h2>
<p>Intel’s CHIPS Act funding is scaled back due to production delays and financial setbacks, impacting its semiconductor manufacturing goals.
<a href="https://www.computerworld.com/article/3612009/intels-chips-act-grant-reduced-as-production-delays-and-losses-mount.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Computerworld</a></p>

<h2>14. Windows recall feature enters preview phase</h2>
<p>Microsoft introduces Windows Recall in limited preview, a tool designed to improve data recovery and management capabilities for enterprises.
<a href="https://www.computerworld.com/article/3612148/windows-recall-is-now-available-to-test-in-limited-preview.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Computerworld</a></p>

<h2>15. Atos advances France’s computing capabilities</h2>
<p>Atos secures funding to bolster advanced computing technologies in France, aiming to enhance the nation’s technological edge.
<a href="https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/25/france_atos_advanced_computing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Register</a></p>

<h2>16. India’s fiber tech boom to create 1 lakh jobs</h2>
<p>India’s rapid digital growth is set to generate over 100,000 new jobs in fiber technology within the next five years.
<a href="https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/rapid-digital-expansion-to-create-over-1-lakh-new-jobs-in-fiber-tech-in-india-in-next-5-years/115652946?utm_source=top_story&utm_medium=latestNews" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Economic Times</a></p>

<h2>17. Chinese cyber espionage targets telecom execs</h2>
<p>A report highlights China’s alleged cyber espionage campaign, targeting telecommunications executives to gain strategic advantages in global tech.
<a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/23/politics/chinese-cyber-espionage-telecom-execs/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a></p>

<h2>18. Verizon and Ciena complete 1.6 Tbps fiber trial</h2>
<p>Verizon and Ciena successfully test a 1.6 Tbps fiber link, paving the way for ultra-high-speed broadband infrastructure.
<a href="https://www.telecoms.com/fibre/verizon-and-ciena-complete-1-6tbps-fibre-trial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Telecoms</a></p>

<h2>19. BT integrates Fortinet for secure SASE services</h2>
<p>BT collaborates with Fortinet to enhance Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions, addressing enterprise security needs.
<a href="https://www.telecoms.com/security/bt-gets-sase-with-fortinet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Telecoms</a></p>

<h2>20. Verizon launches multi-vendor Open RAN DAS</h2>
<p>Verizon deploys multi-vendor Open RAN DAS systems, advancing network flexibility and performance in high-density environments.
<a href="https://www.telecoms.com/open-ran/verizon-spins-up-multi-vendor-open-ran-das-systems" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Telecoms</a></p>