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Crypto
Crypto infrastructure startup Zerohash has secured $104 million in Series D funding, drawing backing from some of the biggest names in traditional finance, including Morgan Stanley and SoFi. The round, which values the company at $1 billion, was led by global trading powerhouse Interactive Brokers. The funding also saw participation
Crypto
Figure Technology (NASDAQ: FIGR) surged 44% in its market debut on Thursday, closing its first trading session with a valuation of $7.62 billion. The strong performance adds to a growing list of crypto-linked companies that have delivered standout IPOs, underscoring the digital-assets industry’s steady march toward mainstream acceptance.
Crypto
Gemini, the cryptocurrency company founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, priced its initial public offering at $28 per share late Thursday, topping its expected range of $24 to $26. The pricing gives the company a valuation of $3.3 billion. Gemini raised $425 million by selling 15.2 million shares
Cloud Computing
Cloud infrastructure provider CoreWeave announced Monday its acquisition of Core Scientific, a data center infrastructure company, in a $9 billion all-stock transaction. This move marks one of the largest consolidation efforts in the AI infrastructure space, as demand for compute power continues to skyrocket. With this acquisition, CoreWeave gains access
Finance
Kalshi, a regulated U.S.-based prediction market platform, has secured a significant $185 million funding round led by crypto-centric venture capital firm Paradigm, bringing its post-money valuation to $2 billion. The deal, confirmed by both Kalshi and Paradigm to TechCrunch, marks one of the biggest milestones to date in
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Stripe, the global fintech powerhouse, made a splash at its annual Stripe Sessions event on Wednesday, unveiling a wave of new products and capabilities that signal its growing ambition in AI, digital payments, and global financial infrastructure. AI-Powered Payments Take Center Stage Leading the announcements was the launch of Stripe’
Cybersecurity
Tools for Humanity, the startup co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has officially launched its World identity verification system across the United States. This marks a significant milestone for the ambitious project, which uses biometric scanning to authenticate human identity in an increasingly AI-dominated digital landscape. During a recent launch
Assets
Gold surged to a historic milestone on Friday, breaking above $3,000 an ounce for the first time ever as rising geopolitical tensions and President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war drive investors toward safe-haven assets. At 6:30 a.m. ET, spot gold was up 0.4%, trading at
Finance
With the rise of artificial intelligence and blockchain innovation, one might assume these innovations are reaching those who need them most. Yet, billions of people—the global majority—still lack access to basic financial services like savings, credit, and affordable money transfers. This exclusion leaves untapped trillions in economic power.
Crypto
President-elect Donald Trump is deepening his engagement with the cryptocurrency sector, following his campaign's emphasis on digital assets. Reports indicate that Trump Media & Technology Group is in advanced discussions to acquire Bakkt, a cryptocurrency trading and brokerage platform. This potential acquisition has positively impacted both companies'
Assets
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Crypto
On November 11, 2024, Bitcoin surpassed the $80,000 mark for the first time, reaching an all-time high of $80,500. This surge is attributed to increased institutional investment and growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies in mainstream finance. Ethereum also experienced significant gains, climbing 5% to $4,500, driven by the