Wall Street’s creaky trading infrastructure is getting a blockchain makeover. From Robinhood to J.P. Morgan, firms are turning stocks into digital assets that settle instantly rather than taking days. But not everyone thinks this revolution is entirely good news.
US tech stocks extended their rebound Monday with the Nasdaq Composite rising 1.8%. The rally comes as traders now see a 65% chance of a Fed rate cut in December, up from 40% before recent comments from New York Fed president John Williams.
HubBox has raised €6.8 million in funding led by Puma Growth Partners. The London-based company provides pickup-point delivery software for major retailers and couriers, positioning itself in Europe’s booming alternative delivery market.
Malaysia’s cabinet has approved a ban on social media accounts for anyone under 16, set to take effect in 2026. The country joins Australia and Denmark in implementing age-based social media restrictions amid growing concerns about children’s online safety.
A new startup called Maritime Fusion is planning to put fusion reactors on cargo ships. The company just raised $4.5 million and aims to have its first operational reactor by 2032, costing around $1.1 billion.
The AI revolution is fundamentally changing electricity infrastructure needs. Data center power requirements are increasing over 100-fold while electric vehicles add another layer of demand that could require rebuilding our entire electrical grid in just 25 years.
Pope Leo XIV delivered a virtual address to thousands of American teenagers, urging caution with AI tools. He specifically warned against using AI for homework, emphasizing it lacks human judgment and wisdom. The pontiff’s message comes as research shows 84% of high school students use generative AI
Ponda just closed a €2.09 million Seed round to scale production of BioPuff, its innovative plant-based insulation. The material comes from wetland crops grown on rewetted peatlands, creating a carbon-negative alternative to traditional insulation. Major brands including Berghaus and Stella McCartne
Samsung is bringing LG’s semiconductor testing subsidiary LB Semicon on board for its upcoming flagship Exynos 2600 chip. This marks the first time LB Semicon will handle testing for a high-end Exynos processor. The move suggests Samsung expects to ship significant volumes of the chip that will powe
Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative has disbanded with eight months left in its mandate. Meanwhile, Meta reportedly halted internal research after finding Facebook deactivation reduced depression and anxiety. Apple is planning a performance-focused iOS update for 2026.
