1. Kyivstar partners with AWS for AI lab
Veon’s Kyivstar launches a GenAI lab with Amazon Web Services to foster innovation and aid Ukraine’s economic recovery. Veon
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2. TIM’s Sparkle sale faces more delays
The much-anticipated sale of TIM’s Sparkle network is delayed again, complicating plans for its restructuring. Telecoms
3. ITU boosts infrastructure resilience after Baltic damage
Following damage to the Baltic cable, the ITU is enhancing infrastructure resilience measures globally, with a focus on China. Telecoms
Also read: Chinese ship accused of Baltic undersea cable sabotage
4. BT renews UK emergency services contract
BT extends its connectivity deal with UK emergency services, ensuring critical communication support continues seamlessly. Telecoms
5. Raxio Group appoints Robert Skjødt as CEO
Raxio Group welcomes Robert Skjødt as CEO to lead its growing data center initiatives across Africa. Capacity Media
6. Telstra buys Boost Mobile for $100M
Telstra acquires Boost Mobile in a deal valuing the prepaid phone group at $100 million. Business News Australia
Also read: BAE Systems, Rocket Lab receive $60M US semiconductor boost
7. Coinbase predicts fast-track crypto laws
Coinbase expects quick regulatory changes for crypto laws following Trump’s reelection victory. MSN
8. Bybit launches physical crypto card in Brazil
Bybit unveils a physical card in Brazil, simplifying everyday crypto spending for users. The Fintech Times
9. HSBC enhances cross-border payments with Dandelion
HSBC partners with Dandelion to bolster its cross-border payment solutions. The Fintech Times
10. Deel acquires Wise competitor Atlantic Money
Deel expands its financial services portfolio by acquiring Atlantic Money, a rival of Wise. Finextra
11. ECB issues report on digital euro
The ECB releases a second progress report on its digital euro initiative, outlining development milestones. Finextra
12. Ripple joins Tenity DeFi Fund
Ripple aligns with Tenity’s DeFi fund, deepening its role in decentralized finance innovation. Finextra
13. CHIPS sets Black Friday payments record
CHIPS breaks payment transaction records on Black Friday, highlighting consumer spending resilience. Finextra
14. Norway joins Eurosystem’s instant payment service
Norway integrates with Eurosystem’s instant payment infrastructure to advance its financial system. Finextra
15. Peering Asia 6.0 event wraps up
Peering Asia 6.0 concludes with discussions on network interconnection and infrastructure advancements. APNIC Blog
16. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger steps down
Intel’s CEO, Pat Gelsinger, retires amid challenges in the company’s market position and chip strategy. Computerworld
17. Elon alleges OpenAI funding breach
Elon Musk claims OpenAI’s latest funding round violated antitrust regulations. Capacity Media