a16z crypto-backed Shield raises $5M to help facilitate international business transactions in crypto
Crypto neo-bank Shield announced on Monday that it has raised a $5 million seed round led by Giant Ventures.
Bluesky says it’s getting more aggressive about moderation and enforcement
It sounds like Bluesky is getting serious about giving some users the boot, with the company saying it will be doing more to “enforce our moderation policies to better cultivate a space for healthy conversations.”
The PC’s Sharpened Edge: HP’s Singular Focus on Security and AI
In the escalating cyber battle for control of the PC, HP’s laser focus on endpoint security and AI integration is redefining what it means to protect users and data in an era of sophisticated digital deception. The
Kuwait cracks down on online gambling with new investigation team
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced that its new investigative team has arrested members of an international online gambling network. The General Department of Criminal Investigation made seven arrests
Casino chips included in new ‘no tax on tips’ policy from US Treasury
A policy stemming from President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) would allow workers to deduct taxes for tips received via casino chips. A policy from the IRS, originating from the OBBBA that was
Commonwealth Fusion Systems books a $1B+ power deal for its future fusion reactor
The fusion startup has inked a deal with Italian energy company Eni. The move is likely intended to set a price for fusion power.
Kalshi to ramp up its sports betting operations with “critical” new hire
Predictions market Kalshi continues its push into sports betting with a new job role for someone with ‘extensive experience with sportsbooks’. Despite facing lawsuits for alleged unlicensed sports betting services,
Kalshi backtracks on student ambassador program after backlash
Kalshi has swiftly deleted a social media post and sign-up form relating to a student ambassador program for US colleges. Prediction market Kalshi announced in a now-deleted social media post that it was seeking
Powered by India’s small businesses, UK fintech Tide becomes a TPG-backed unicorn
Tide serves over 1.6 million micro and small enterprises globally, with more than half of them based in India.
VCs are still hiring MBAs, but firms are starting to need other experience more
The MBA-to-VC pipeline remains a very real thing. But that path is a little shakier than it once was, according to PitchBook reporting and new academic research.