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Yondr delivers Johor AI data centre phase six months early

Yondr Group has completed the first 25MW phase of its Johor AI data centre six months early, advancing Malaysia's role in Southeast Asia's digital economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025

BlackRock

Syfe & BlackRock partner to expand private credit access in Singapore

Syfe teams up with BlackRock to offer Accredited Investors in Singapore exclusive access to US middle market private credit, requiring lower minimum investments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

BlackRock

IP3 launches platform to tackle $300 billion gap in Philippines

The Indo-Pacific Partnership for Prosperity has launched a platform to address the $300 billion infrastructure investment gap in the Philippines.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Google partners with BlackRock for 1GW solar push in Taiwan

Google teams up with BlackRock to build a 1 GW solar capacity in Taiwan, furthering its net-zero targets and advancing clean energy in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024

Global Stories

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Data Analytics

Snowflake launches AI agents to ease enterprise data access

Snowflake unveils AI agents to simplify enterprise data access, enabling users to query both structured and unstructured data via natural language interactions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Crypto

Building institutional trust in a decentralized world

A JP Morgan survey reveals 71% of institutional traders avoid crypto, citing readiness concerns despite growing momentum in blockchain adoption.

By Jeff Mahony • 5 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

Crypto

Bitcoin reaches USD $100,000, joins top global assets list

Binance Australia's latest report reveals a 39.9% surge in crypto market capitalisation to USD $3.47 trillion, driven by investor optimism and Bitcoin hitting USD $100,000.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Crypto

Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high, surpassing USD $75k

Bitcoin has surged past USD $75,000, achieving a new all-time high as economic shifts and the launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs drive its remarkable growth.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

Marketing Technologies

Fivetran hits $300m ARR amid AI-driven data demand

Fivetran's ARR surpasses $300 million as businesses increasingly turn to AI, boosting demand for automated data movement, says CEO George Fraser.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Storage

Qumulo appoints Douglas Gourlay as new president & CEO

Qumulo appoints Douglas Gourlay as CEO and President, tasking the former Arista Networks exec with driving the next growth phase amid AI and cloud innovations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Clean technologies

Neustark raises $69 million to expand carbon removal efforts

Swiss carbon removal firm neustark has secured $69 million from Decarbonization Partners and Blume Equity to scale up operations across the globe.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

Microsoft

Neustark secures USD $69 million for carbon removal expansion

Neustark, a Swiss carbon removal firm, raises USD $69 million led by Decarbonisation Partners and Blume Equity to expand its CO2 capture technology globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

Crypto

Bitcoin exceeds $72k mark, soaring to unprecedented high

Bitcoin's value has soared past $72,000 for the first time ever, fueled by increased acceptance of the cryptocurrency by influential financial institutions and the anticipation of the upcoming halving event.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024

Robotics

NVIDIA to host first physical GTC conference in five years

NVIDIA prepares to reignite its flagship GTC 2024 conference at San Jose Convention Center, expecting over 300,000 attendees for the behemoth tech event after an absence of five years.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Versa Networks appoints Dan Maier as CMO

Versa Networks, a unified secure access service edge (SASE) provider, has hired Dan Maier as its new Chief Marketing Officer.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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Fintech

UK FinTech funding drops 2% in 2024 to USD $4.9 billion

Funding for UK FinTech startups dipped 2% to USD $4.9 billion in 2024, marking a five-year low amidst growing regulatory challenges and economic concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Fintech

Trustly reports robust growth with US$58 billion in transactions

Trustly's 2023 annual report reveals a 79% surge in transactions, totaling US$58 billion, and a 51% rise in operating profit, driven by its expanded presence and strategic acquisitions in Europe.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Fintech

PPRO secures €85m funding to boost local payment services

With €85m in new funding, PPRO seeks to capitalise on growth opportunities in key markets and broaden its local payment services. It is backed by leading investors, including PayPal Ventures and J.P. Morgan.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024