Top tech news today: December 18, 2024

Tech News Summaries

1. Chargezoom secures $11.5M Series A for AR automation

Chargezoom raises $11.5M to enhance accounts receivable automation with cutting-edge AR technologies. FinTech Global

2. TietoEVRY Banking enhances payments with Visa Direct

TietoEVRY integrates Visa Direct to improve real-time payments for banking customers. FinTech Global

3. Mastercard and Bank of Punjab collaborate on inclusion

Mastercard partners with the Bank of Punjab to drive financial inclusion across Pakistan. FinTech Global

4. UK delays critical updates for older PCs

Microsoft confirms no future updates for Windows 11 devices failing to meet hardware standards. Financial Times

5. Paystone acquires Ackroo for $21M

Canadian fintech Paystone purchases Ackroo to expand its payment solutions in North America. Fintech Futures

6. Affirm secures $4B partnership with Sixth Street

Affirm inks a $4 billion deal with Sixth Street to expand its BNPL services. Fintech Futures

7. Volume raises fresh capital amid account-to-account challenges

Volume secures new funding to advance its account-to-account payment solutions amidst market challenges. TechCrunch

8. Modular blockchain to scale Bitcoin with AI integration

New modular blockchain promises to scale Bitcoin and integrate AI for enhanced security. Cointelegraph

9. Pyth Network launches real-time oil price data

Pyth Network unveils real-time oil price data to enhance financial markets and energy sectors. Cointelegraph

10. Bybit halts crypto services in France until 2025

Crypto exchange Bybit halts operations in France until 2025 amid regulatory concerns. Cointelegraph

11. Blockchain gaming market sees C-suite growth

New survey shows rapid C-suite expansion in blockchain gaming, signaling industry growth. Cointelegraph

12. Springfield man charged for crypto donations to ISIS

Springfield man faces DOJ charges for sending crypto donations to ISIS. Cointelegraph

13. APNIC and NIRS audit delegation results

APNIC and NIRS announce measures following audit of preliminary delegation results. APNIC Blog

14. Nvidia Jetson Orin platform launches

Nvidia introduces the Jetson Orin platform, a powerful solution for AI computing. The Register

15. NASA’s silent lander provides new insights

NASA’s silent lander uncovers significant scientific data after landing on the moon. The Register

16. AWS and HPE launch new server instances

AWS and HPE unveil new server instances designed for advanced cloud computing. The Register

17. EU launches IRIS² satellite to challenge Starlink

The EU’s IRIS² satellite system aims to rival Starlink’s satellite internet services. Capacity Media

18. Telia begins 5G network expansion in Nordic

Telia announces major expansion of its 5G network across the Nordic region. Capacity Media

19. Verne Group opens new Nordic data center

Verne Group expands its data center capacity with a new facility in the Nordic region. Capacity Media

20. Arelion appoints new enterprise sales director

Arelion appoints a new director to lead enterprise sales across the EMEA region. Telecompaper

21. T-Mobile Starlink beta service launched

T-Mobile unveils Starlink beta service, expanding satellite-powered mobile connectivity. Capacity Media

22. Eurofiber and Juniper team up on quantum-safe communications

Eurofiber partners with Juniper Networks to develop quantum-safe communication solutions. Telecoms.com

Nikita-Jiang

Nikita Jiang

Nikita Jiang is a dedicated journalist at Blue Tech Wave specializing in culture and technology. She holds a Bachelor's degree from King's College London and a Master's from the University of Manchester. Connect with her at n.jiang@btw.media.

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