Robinhood is doubling down on crypto in the US, unveiling stock tokens, its own Layer-2 blockchain, staking for ETH and SOL, and new AI-powered tools
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The Trump administration is reviving a plan to replace the flexible “duration of status” visa policy with fixed stay limits for F-1 and J-1 visa holders. The move contrasts Trump’s recent pro-immigrant comments, raising concerns about its impact on academic continuity and foreign talent in the US.
CBS parent company Paramount to pay $16 million to resolve a legal dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump over “60 Minutes” interview. This comes ahead of Paramount $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media.
xAI has secured a total of $10 billion in fresh funding to accelerate further in AI space by expanding its AI infrastructure and develop its flagship Grok platform
Proton takes Apple to US federal court for app store policies. The company argues that Apple’s tight control and steep fees are harming both app developers and users.
Jumbotail has raised $120 million in a Series D funding round. The company has become the fifth unicorn of the year, joining Netradyne, Porter, Drools and BlueStone.
Oracle has signed a game-changing $30B annual cloud deal set to kick in by FY2028. With booming cloud growth, major AI ventures like Stargate, and a massive $138B sales backlog, Oracle is quickly emerging as a top player in the cloud and AI infrastructure space.
AI startup Anthropic has launched the Economic Futures Program to explore how artificial intelligence is impacting jobs and the global economy
While previous innovations changed how we work, communicate, and access information, AI technologies promise to change how we think, create, and understand ourselves—including our beautiful imperfections.
Y Combinator’s Sennu AI speeds up Salesforce QA with tests written in plain English, full browser automation, and zero setup—freeing product teams from manual testing.
Britain’s CMA has launched a Phase 1 probe into Boeing’s $4.7B bid to reacquire Spirit AeroSystems, amid growing scrutiny over Boeing’s safety practices.
Veteran consultant and former KPMG leader Pradeep Udhas reflects on his journey across tech, consulting, private equity, boards and music, and why adaptability and trust will define the next era of business.
CoreWeave is reportedly reviving its bid to acquire Bitcoin mining firm Core Scientific, nearly a year after its initial offer was declined
OpenAI has acquired AI recommendation startup Crossing Minds, AI is taking over the shopping experience
Uber is exploring a potential team-up with ex-CEO Travis Kalanick as competition from Tesla and Waymo intensifies in the robotaxi space.
China has agreed to resume rare earth exports to the US following a new trade agreement aimed at easing tensions.
US-based aerospace startup Sceye has raised $15 million from Japan’s SoftBank, SoftBank gains exclusive rights to use Sceye’s HAPS in Japan
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has recruited three senior researchers from OpenAI’s Zurich team, signaling an aggressive push toward building AGI
Streaming platform Mega Matrix has entered the crypto space with a $1.27M Bitcoin purchase while firms across industries are embracing crypto as part of broader financial strategy.
Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory in New York’s democratic primary has reignited fresh debates about what makes cities truly successful.
Elon Musk has banned hashtags in ads on X, calling them an “esthetic nightmare.” Leans on Grok for better user experience.
Bumble focuses to save $40 million in annual cost savings while laying off about 240 employees
“Businesses and their customers are becoming increasingly comfortable communicating with AI agents. Our mission at Synthflow AI is to make high-quality, low-cost AI voice agents more accessible to improve customer services everywhere,” said Hakob Astabatsyan, co-founder and CEO of Synthflow AI.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla launches aboard Axiom-4 to the ISS, marking India’s return to space after 40 years with global scientific collaboration.
Bosch CEO warns Europe against stifling AI regulations while focusing to the U.S. with positioning the company at the forefront of America’s AI and tech-driven future.