A Canadian pension fund and an Australian property giant are pouring $2.6 billion into data centers in Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Paris. Construction starts by June 2025, highlighting the frantic global scramble for AI infrastructure.
2025 was a year of relentless upheaval for global supply chains. From blanket tariffs and port surges to wildfires and a landmark railroad merger, businesses were in a constant scramble to adapt.
Italy’s competition regulator has hit Apple with a massive €98.6 million fine over its App Tracking Transparency feature. The authority argues the privacy tool is “disproportionate” and creates an unfair burden for third-party developers. Apple says it will appeal the decision.
Microsoft has denied a Bloomberg report that claimed it pushed the Xbox division to achieve a 30% profit margin. The company says it has ambitious goals, but that specific number is wrong.
Akka, a Spanish FinTech, is turning startup investing into a community sport. Through its app and club model, it’s funneled millions into European tech companies, aiming to bring VC-style access to retail investors.
According to Fortune, 2025 was a year of quiet persistence for corporate sustainability. While U.S. politics created headwinds and DEI programs were dismantled, global data shows 99% of CEOs maintained or expanded commitments. The clean energy transition, led by China, surged ahead globally.
Hungarian communications giant 4iG has made a binding $100 million investment commitment to Axiom Space. The deal aims to secure Hungary a role in future orbital data center programs and expands 4iG’s ambitious push to become a vertically integrated space player.
NASA has certified that the Perseverance Mars rover is in excellent health for the long haul. Based on Earth-based testing of duplicate hardware, the rover’s wheel actuators are cleared for at least another 37 miles of driving, and its overall systems should operate normally until at least 2031. Thi
Visa and Mastercard have agreed to a $167.5 million settlement over claims they conspired to keep ATM access fees high. The deal, filed in federal court, covers potentially millions of ATM users with qualifying transactions since October 2007.
OpenAI has officially launched an app store for ChatGPT, opening the platform to third-party developers. This move allows apps to connect to external sites for purchasing physical goods, transforming the chatbot into a broader utility platform.
