Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has secured a major boost from Nasdaq just days before its highly anticipated initial public offering. The global stock exchange operator is investing $50 million in Gemini as part of a strategic partnership that will enable Nasdaq to integrate the exchange’s custodial services for its […]
Amazon has confirmed another round of job cuts, this time affecting roles within its cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services (AWS). “In light of a careful evaluation of our organizational priorities and strategic focus areas, we’ve made the tough decision to eliminate certain roles across select AWS teams,” a company spokesperson said. “We recognize the […]
OpenAI is reportedly preparing a secondary share sale worth around $6 billion that could value the artificial intelligence giant at nearly $500 billion. The offering would allow current and former employees to cash out shares, with major investors such as SoftBank, Dragoneer Investment Group, and Thrive Capital said to be in talks to participate. Thrive […]
What Amazon is Investing In New Fulfilment & Delivery Infrastructure– Construction of four new fulfilment centres in Hull, Northampton, East Midlands, and one more (opening between 2025–2027), estimated to add ~2,000 permanent jobs at both Hull and Northampton.– Expansion and upgrades to over 100 existing logistics buildings and delivery stations nationwide. Cloud & AI Infrastructure– […]
Amazon successfully launched another set of internet-delivering satellites into orbit on Monday using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, overcoming multiple delays caused by unfavorable weather. This marks the fourth mission under Project Kuiper, bringing Amazon’s total number of satellites in orbit to 102. The Falcon 9 took off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 8:35 a.m. […]
Intel has confirmed receiving a $5.7 billion investment from the U.S. government, announced by CFO David Zinsner during an investor conference on Thursday. The funding, tied to the White House’s recent decision to take a 10% equity stake in the struggling chipmaker, comes as Intel explores additional outside investment opportunities for its semiconductor foundry division. […]
Charlie Javice, the 33-year-old founder of fintech startup Frank, has been sentenced to just over seven years in federal prison after being convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase in its $175 million acquisition of her company. In March, a jury found Javice and her former chief growth officer, Olivier Amar, guilty on three counts of fraud […]
Apple has reported stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results, setting the stage for what could be its most successful December quarter in history — powered by exceptional demand for the newly launched iPhone 17 lineup. The company’s shares rose in after-hours trading following the announcement, as Apple’s forecast surpassed market expectations and highlighted solid performance across several […]
Binance CEO Richard Teng has strongly denied allegations that the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange aided in promoting a Trump-affiliated stablecoin prior to former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s presidential pardon. The controversy centers on a $2 billion investment Binance received from Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, MGX, which was reportedly settled using USD1, a stablecoin developed […]
Masayoshi Son is placing what may be the most ambitious wager of his career — transforming SoftBank into a global leader at the heart of the artificial intelligence revolution. Son predicts that artificial superintelligence (ASI) — technology 10,000 times more intelligent than humans — could arrive within the next decade. Known for high-stakes moves, such […]