Box2bit is negotiating for a 400,000 sqm data center in Calatayud, Spain, marking its second major project in the Aragon region. The company aims to deploy 2GW of capacity powered entirely by renewable energy across multiple Spanish locations. This comes alongside their existing Cariñena development
Stonepeak and Columbia Capital are acquiring Berlin-based data center provider IPB. The deal, expected to close in Q4 2025, targets one of Berlin’s primary connectivity hubs. This marks another European digital infrastructure play for the investment firms.
Luckin Coffee is preparing to relist in the US five years after its accounting scandal and delisting. The chain has staged an extraordinary turnaround, overtaking Starbucks in China and expanding to New York. With Centurium Capital’s backing, Luckin now trades OTC with a $10.9 billion valuation.
The ECB’s digital euro project faces mounting criticism for failing to articulate clear benefits for consumers. Banks and lawmakers are pushing back against what they see as a solution in search of a problem. The fundamental question remains unanswered after nearly five years of discussion.
Australia’s top spy chief says foreign governments have “elite teams” actively planning cyber-sabotage operations against critical infrastructure. The warning comes after recent telecom outages that contributed to three deaths in Australia.
A Cornell University study published in Nature Sustainability provides a state-by-state analysis of where data centers should be located to reduce environmental harm. The research comes as communities like Tucson, Arizona reject massive data center projects over water and energy concerns.
Nintendo and Lego have officially teased a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time collaboration. The set features minifigures of Link, Navi, Zelda, and Ganon. Fans will need to wait until 2026 for the full release.
AMD has officially revealed its Zen 6 and Zen 7 CPU roadmap. Zen 6 arrives in 2026 using TSMC’s 2nm process, while Zen 7 adds dedicated AI engines for 2027. The company is doubling down on both performance and artificial intelligence capabilities.
A new data center startup called Fossefall has launched in Norway with ambitious plans to build 500MW of AI infrastructure by 2030. The company will leverage Scandinavia’s surplus renewable energy to power what it calls “AI factories” across multiple sites in Norway and Sweden.
Honor’s bizarre Robot Phone concept is becoming reality. The company confirmed the AI-powered device with a moving camera will launch in 2026. But there are serious questions about whether this will actually reach consumers.
