Markets
Thoma Bravo, a leading private equity firm known for its focus on software and technology investments, is reportedly set to acquire a significant stake in Trading Technologies International Inc., a Chicago-based financial markets platform. The deal, still under negotiation, is valued at over $1 billion, according to people familiar with
Innovation
eToro is set to bring round-the-clock stock trading to life by launching tokenized versions of US-listed equities on the Ethereum blockchain. The move would allow investors to buy, sell, and transfer shares 24/7—breaking away from traditional market hours. While the company hasn’t disclosed an exact launch date,
AI
Whitefiber Inc., an AI-focused cloud infrastructure firm, is preparing to go public with an initial public offering that could raise as much as $132.8 million. According to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the New York-based company—recently spun off from Bit Digital Inc.
AI
Abu Dhabi-based tech firm G42 is reportedly nearing a major partnership with Germany’s Northern Data AG, in a move that could significantly boost its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure across Europe. Sources close to the matter suggest the deal is still under negotiation, but if finalized, it would represent a
Markets
Bitmain Technologies, the world’s leading producer of cryptocurrency mining hardware, is gearing up to establish its first major facility in the United States—a bold step that reflects shifting trade dynamics and growing geopolitical focus on the crypto sector. The China-based tech giant plans to open a combined headquarters
Markets
FalconX, a prominent U.S.-based digital asset prime broker, has officially launched operations in Brazil, marking a significant step in its global expansion strategy. The move underscores growing momentum for institutional cryptocurrency adoption across Latin America — a region increasingly recognized for its forward-leaning stance on digital finance. To solidify
Finance
In a significant move toward bridging traditional finance and digital currencies, Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) has announced a partnership with fintech firm Circle to integrate USDC, a leading dollar-backed stablecoin, into the U.S. banking infrastructure. The collaboration will see USDC embedded within FIS’s money movement platform—a
Markets
Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social and closely linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump, is taking a bold leap into the world of cryptocurrency derivatives. The company has committed a staggering $300 million to Bitcoin options trading — a high-risk, high-reward strategy that could significantly
AI
Chinese AI startup Zhipu, now operating internationally as Z.ai, is set to release its most advanced open-source model yet—GLM-4.5. The new model, expected as early as Monday, marks the company’s latest move to position itself as a serious global competitor to OpenAI. GLM-4.5 is an
Markets
Zodia Markets, the crypto trading platform originally launched by Standard Chartered, has raised $18.25 million in fresh capital, signaling a significant shift in its ownership structure and strategic direction. Led by New York-based Pharsalus Capital, the funding round also attracted investments from Circle Ventures, The Operating Group, XVC Tech,
Politics
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has raised fresh concerns about the rapid rise of stablecoins, warning they could weaken public confidence in traditional money if not properly regulated. Speaking at the Andrew Crockett Memorial Lecture, Bailey highlighted the growing influence of digital payment technologies and urged central banks to
Finance
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has quietly achieved a striking milestone—outpacing the revenue generated by the company’s flagship iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV). The shift underscores how investor appetite for Bitcoin exposure is reshaping the financial landscape. Launched in January 2024, IBIT has rapidly