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    Top tech news today: January 21, 2025

    By Fiona XuJanuary 21, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Tech News Roundup

    1. Barclays to wind down fintech accelerator

    Barclays announces plans to shut down its fintech accelerator programme, Rise, by mid-2025, citing strategic realignment. Source

    2. Hashgraph Association partners with Taurus

    The Hashgraph Association teams up with Taurus to advance secure custody and tokenization of HBAR cryptocurrency globally. Source

    3. Trump crypto project buys $48M ETH

    World Liberty Financial, backed by Donald Trump, buys $48 million worth of Ether as the token strengthens against Bitcoin. Source

    4. ‘Buy crypto’ searches surge amid TRUMP meme frenzy

    Google search volumes for “buy crypto” and “buy Solana” surge to record highs amid the launch of Trump’s Solana-based memecoin. Source

    5. Join us at SEE 13

    RIPE NCC invites participants to join SEE 13, a networking and learning event in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 7-8 April 2025. Source

    6. Change to ARIN’s Trust Anchor Locator

    ARIN updates its Trust Anchor Locator (TAL) to ensure compatibility with RPKI validators, with no changes to the Trust Anchor Key. Source

    7. ARIN closes for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    The ARIN office will be closed on 20 January in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening on 21 January. Source

    8. Apply for ARIN 55 Fellowship Program

    ARIN invites applications for its 55th Fellowship Program, offering learning opportunities in internet governance and policy. Source

    9. Telefónica shareholders appoint new CEO

    Telefónica shareholders overthrow Álvarez-Pallete and appoint a new CEO, marking a significant leadership change. Source

    10. Wefox closes $176M refinancing deal

    Wefox, a European insurtech leader, has successfully closed a €170 million refinancing deal to support its growth in the insurance market. Source

    Fiona Xu

    Fiona Xu is an intern reporter at BTW Media, having studied Media Management at Hong Kong Baptist University. She specialises in tech reporting and investigative journalism. Contact her at f.xu@btw.media.

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