Digital assets company Ripple has secured $500 million in funding, pushing its valuation to $40 billion. The raise comes as crypto firms position themselves for a more favorable regulatory environment under the Trump administration and new stablecoin legislation.
After 18 months of struggling in the US market, Ivalua faced a critical decision. Their experience shows why conventional expansion strategies might be the riskiest approach of all.
JPMorgan Chase is making a massive $1.5 trillion bet on industries critical to national economic security. The 10-year initiative includes direct investments up to $10 billion across 27 specific technology areas. This represents one of the largest private sector commitments to reshoring and strategi
General Motors is pushing beyond rare earth headlines to build actual domestic supply chain capacity. Their approach reveals what it really takes to scale American manufacturing from mining to magnets. The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities that demand concrete action, not just task forces.
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee says the UK is losing its science and technology companies at a crisis level. Without urgent reform, the economic benefits of R&D will continue to bleed overseas.
Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement in their long-running legal battle over Android app store practices. The deal comes weeks after the Supreme Court denied Google’s request to delay court-ordered changes. Terms include commission caps and new rules for rival app stores.
Nintendo’s latest earnings report reveals the Switch 2 has sold 10.36 million units as of September 30. The console reached this milestone in just four months since launch, while the original Switch continues its march toward becoming the best-selling console ever.
SMS fraud losses are predicted to drop from $80 billion in 2025 to $71 billion in 2026. Improved operator firewalls and declining message volumes are making life harder for scammers. But sophisticated new threats are already emerging through RCS and organized smishing campaigns.
Major private equity players are expressing renewed optimism about China’s economic prospects. They’re betting on Beijing’s tech-focused five-year plan and rapid AI adoption to fuel growth. This marks a significant shift after years of declining investment activity.
Tesla’s annual meeting features high-stakes votes on Elon Musk’s potential $1 trillion compensation and investment in his AI startup xAI. The board has rejected multiple shareholder proposals focused on accountability and governance. Proxy advisors are urging rejection of Musk’s pay package, calling
