PayPal CEO Enrique Lores’ turnaround plan for the fintech company could include a sale — of itself. The prospect first popped in July when Stripe and private equity giant Advent offered to buy PayPal for $60.50 a share in a deal that would have valued it at $53 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported at…
Coinbase and Ripple executives have been named among the expected attendees at an Aug. 19 White House meeting involving at least six crypto and prediction market companies. Summary Six crypto and prediction market firms are expected to have representatives at the White House meeting. Coinbase, Ripple, a16z, Chainlink, Paradigm, and Kalshi are among the reported…
This week’s technology headlines highlighted AI’s expanding reach into consumer products, scientific research, weather forecasting, journalism, robotics, and critical infrastructure. At the same time, costly mistakes, unresolved security risks, and escalating energy demands showed why rapid deployment must be matched by stronger oversight. Top news AI adoption accelerates across platforms and devices Google’s Gemini has…
Key Takeaways Bitwise partnered with Superstate to tokenize fund shares, with BSOL expected to be first. Bitwise’s $9B platform could push regulated ETF ownership further onto blockchain rails. BSOL tokenization still needs legal clearance as Bitwise reduces staff headcount. Bitwise Taps Superstate to Bring ETF Shares Onchain Bitwise Asset Management is preparing to bring shares…
Kalshi and Polymarket are offering bets on winners, spreads, totals, and player stats, but Baltimore says they lack the required licenses. Baltimore has taken legal action against prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket, accusing both companies of offering illegal sports betting in the city. Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore City Council filed…
Editors from PCMag, CNET and ZDNET weigh in on Google’s newest Pixel devices and standout features. By on August 14, 2026 The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox. These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and…
Nigel Farage has returned to the UK Parliament with 63.34% of the Clacton by-election vote, restarting an investigation into a $6.7 million gift and other support from two crypto-linked figures. Summary Farage won 22,239 votes after the UK’s main political parties stayed out of the contest. Parliament is investigating whether he failed to register financial…
Other Wireless Chargers We Tested There are a lot of wireless chargers. Here are a few more we like, but for one reason or another don’t warrant a place above. Photograph: Simon Hill Krafted Couch Wireless Charger for $52: I thought this wireless charger that’s designed to be draped over the arm of your couch…
Key Takeaways Kalshi removed all sports mention markets as the CFTC reviews them, NPR reports. Trump markets are 82% of the $1.16M in visible volume still listed on Kalshi. Washington bans the whole mentions category, with geofencing due by Sept. 2. Sports Mentions Are Gone but Trump Markets Are Still Trading Federal regulators have opened…
Since the end of last month, several water utilities in the United States have been hit by cyberattacks, causing alarm in the country. For years, water utilities and other critical infrastructure facilities in the power sector, for example, have been targeted by hackers, whether government-backed or individuals. What makes this recent series of attacks—allegedly carried…
