BusinessStartups

MrBeast Ventures Into Financial Services With Trademark Filing for New App

Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has filed a trademark application for “MrBeast Financial” through his holding company. The application suggests potential services ranging from banking to cryptocurrency trading. This move could mark the YouTuber’s most significant diversification beyond content creation to date.

MrBeast Financial Trademark Filing Reveals Potential Expansion

Jimmy Donaldson, the YouTube megastar known as MrBeast, appears to be venturing into the financial services industry with a trademark filing for “MrBeast Financial.” According to reports, the trademark application was filed on October 13 under Beast Holdings, LLC, Donaldson’s umbrella company, and suggests potential services including mobile app-based banking, short-term cash advances, and cryptocurrency trading.

DefenseStartups

European Defense Tech Investment Surges as Startups Fill Critical Innovation Gaps

European defense technology investment is experiencing significant growth, with startups playing an increasingly vital role in addressing capability gaps. According to industry reports, defense tech now accounts for 6.2% of all European funding in 2025, driven by dual-use technologies and lessons from the conflict in Ukraine.

European Defense Investment Reaches New Heights

Investment in European defense technology is reportedly surging, with the sector accounting for 6.2% of all European funding so far in 2025, according to data published by market intelligence provider Dealroom and Resilience Media. The total sum is expected to reach $2.3 billion by year’s end, representing a significant shift in the continent’s security landscape. This growth comes as European governments have pledged to ramp up procurement spending, creating substantial opportunities for innovative companies entering the defense sector.