1. Xapo Bank enables Bitcoin inheritance in UK
Xapo Bank launches a Bitcoin beneficiary solution in the UK, allowing seamless inheritance management for crypto assets. The Fintech Times
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2. NatWest upgrades banking with NCR partnership
NatWest Group extends collaboration with NCR Atleos to modernize self-service banking solutions across its branches. Fintech Futures
3. SMEs gain $789B green finance opportunity
A Sage report identifies a $789 billion green finance market for SMEs, emphasizing sustainable economic practices. Fintech Global
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4. Boku and Amazon Japan forge payments deal
Boku partners with Amazon Japan to streamline payment solutions, enhancing the shopping experience for Japanese customers. Finextra
5. Spanish banks adopt EU instant payments scheme
Spanish banks become the first to onboard a new EU cross-border instant payment initiative, boosting transaction speed. Finextra
Also read: Sift enhances fraud insights with new metrics
6. Wave Money partners with Amdocs for fintech
Myanmar’s Wave Money collaborates with Amdocs to develop a robust digital financial services platform. Fintech Futures
7. Morgan Stanley invests $20M in NovoPayment
Morgan Stanley backs NovoPayment with $20 million to support its product innovation and market expansion. Fintech Futures
8. KRnog 2.0 highlights regional tech collaborations
The KRnog 2.0 conference showcases advancements in internet and network technology in Korea. APNIC Blog
9. 42nd TWNIC meeting tackles IP policy updates
The TWNIC Open Policy Meeting discusses significant updates on IP address management and regional cooperation. APNIC Blog
10. UN conference debates internet governance policies
Key discussions at the UN’s Internet Governance Forum 2024 focus on global cybersecurity and data privacy standards. UN Indico
11. VMware faces RCE vulnerability exploitation
Cyberattackers exploit VMware vCenter’s remote code execution vulnerability, prompting urgent security updates. The Register
12. NASA develops astronaut emergency transport system
NASA unveils plans for a transport system capable of evacuating injured astronauts from space missions. The Register
13. LLNL advances oxide computing research
Lawrence Livermore National Lab progresses in oxide computing, potentially revolutionizing future computational technologies. The Register
14. UK tax authority awards $366M for tech upgrades
HMRC invests $366 million to modernize digital infrastructure and streamline services. The Register
15. T-Mobile US hit by Chinese cyberattack
Chinese hackers allegedly breach T-Mobile US systems, compromising sensitive telecom data. The Register
16. SK Telecom launches AI-powered customer service
SK Telecom debuts an AI tool to improve customer service response times and efficiency. Capacity Media
17. EU investigates data center antitrust practices
The EU raids data center builders over alleged anti-competitive practices impacting the cloud industry. Capacity Media
18. El Capitan tops supercomputing rankings
El Capitan claims the top spot in supercomputing, surpassing Frontier and Aurora in global rankings. TOP500
