The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the seizure of $15 billion in bitcoin, marking the largest cryptocurrency forfeiture in its history. Prosecutors said the funds were linked to a massive “pig butchering” fraud scheme operated out of Cambodia. An indictment unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn on Tuesday charged Chen Zhi, also known as […]
The cryptocurrency market kicked off the week on a volatile note, with more than half a billion dollars in leveraged positions wiped out amid renewed macroeconomic worries. Bitcoin slipped 2% to $115,255 after briefly plunging to $114,706, just days after setting a new all-time high of $124,496. Ether also pulled back 4% to $4,283, retreating […]
Google is supercharging its Chrome browser with Gemini AI integration, aiming to stay ahead of rising competition from AI-driven platforms like OpenAI and Perplexity. In an announcement on Thursday, the company revealed that Gemini will roll out across Mac, Windows, and mobile devices in the U.S. Users can now interact directly with Gemini to summarize […]
President Trump has long pushed for Apple to manufacture iPhones in the United States. But Apple CEO Tim Cook appears to have found a strategic middle ground — keeping Apple’s global production model intact while still satisfying Washington’s appetite for American jobs. During a recent White House appearance alongside Trump, Cook announced Apple’s commitment to […]
Bullish, the cryptocurrency exchange backed by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, has increased the size of its upcoming initial public offering. The company now plans to raise approximately $990 million by offering 30 million shares priced between $32 and $33 each, valuing the firm at about $4.8 billion, according to a recent filing with the U.S. […]
Microsoft has struck a landmark agreement with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), offering over $6 billion in cost savings on cloud services over the next three years. The deal provides government agencies with access to discounted pricing on Microsoft’s cloud platforms and productivity tools through September 2026. As part of the initiative, federal agencies […]
OpenAI has officially unveiled GPT-5, its most powerful and refined artificial intelligence model to date, now available to all users — including those on the free tier of ChatGPT. This new version brings significant improvements in speed, reasoning, accuracy, and versatility, excelling in key areas such as creative writing, coding assistance, and healthcare solutions. According […]
YouTube revealed on Tuesday that it has distributed over $100 billion to creators, artists, and media partners since 2021 — a record milestone that highlights the platform’s role as one of the most profitable digital ecosystems in the world. The surge in earnings has been largely driven by the rise of connected TV viewership. According […]
Intel delivered better-than-expected revenue results in the second quarter, but its stock dipped 5% in after-hours trading as CEO Lip-Bu Tan revealed deep cuts to the company’s chip manufacturing investments. The semiconductor giant reported $12.86 billion in revenue, surpassing the forecast of $11.92 billion. Adjusted earnings showed a loss of 10 cents per share. For […]
Cash App is making a major move in the peer-to-peer payment space with the introduction of a new feature called Pools, aimed at simplifying group payments. The launch marks the platform’s first major update to its P2P functionality in nearly two years and allows contributions from non-Cash App users via Apple Pay and Google Pay […]