Robinhood’s stock jumped 9% on Wednesday following their acquisition of crypto exchange LedgerX. The move positions them to dominate the booming prediction markets space, which has already become their fastest-growing product line.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued urgent guidance for smartphone security. This comes after reports of spyware bypassing encryption on Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp. High-risk individuals need to take immediate action.
Altice USA has filed an antitrust lawsuit against major creditors including Apollo and BlackRock, alleging they’ve formed an illegal cartel to block debt refinancing. The company claims this forced it into a more expensive $1 billion loan with Goldman Sachs. This comes as Altice tries to restructure
Bodycam, the controversial ultra-realistic FPS, has received its first major update since launching in early access last year. The Paris-based developer Reissad Studio says this marks a new commitment to “game-changing updates” after a rocky start that earned the game a 5/10 review score from IGN.
Embracer Group has divested Arc Games and Cryptic Studios to Project Golden Arc for $30 million. This marks the latest in a series of studio sales and closures as the company restructures its operations and focuses on core assets.
Municipalities across the US are without emergency alert capabilities after a cyberattack on vendor Crisis24. The INC ransomware group claims responsibility and has leaked negotiation details showing ransom demands up to $950,000. One county has already terminated its contract with the provider.
Microsoft faces a significant challenge in its AI infrastructure leadership with the back-to-back departures of two key executives. The timing couldn’t be worse as the company races to expand capacity for Copilot and Azure AI services. These exits come amid growing energy constraints and infrastruct
Starlink is partnering with Proximus Global’s BICS to expand direct-to-cell satellite connectivity across Europe. The deal will use BICS’ IPX network to connect Starlink with mobile operators, enabling standard smartphones to connect directly to satellites in areas without terrestrial coverage. Ukra
South Africa has significantly revised its 2,000 MW gas-to-power procurement program, increasing the minimum load factor to 50% and aligning pricing with global LNG markets. The new bid submission deadline is now May 29, 2026, pushing commercial operation likely beyond 2030.
OpenAI is making its biggest move yet to win over enterprise customers by expanding data residency options. The change allows regulated industries to store sensitive data locally while still accessing OpenAI’s AI models. This could be the breakthrough that moves AI from pilot projects to full-scale
