Polymarket is reportedly in preliminary talks with prospective investors about raising roughly $1 billion at a valuation above $20 billion. Summary Polymarket is reportedly discussing a new $1 billion raise at a valuation exceeding $20 billion. April’s financing reportedly valued Polymarket at $15 billion and included D.E. Shaw and G Squared. ICE confirmed a $600…
A former FBI supervisory special agent has been charged with stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from digital wallets tied to an active counterintelligence investigation, in a case that underscores the risks of insider abuse as law enforcement agencies increasingly rely on digital assets in national security probes. Patrick Steven Yaroch, who previously held a…
Lucid Motors said Tuesday that its “operational reset” will focus on $1.4 billion in cash reductions along with three other “must win” and potential money-making priorities that include robotaxis, its factory in Saudi Arabia, and launching a mid-sized electric vehicle. But that mid-sized vehicle, which is supposed to start at under $50,000, is now delayed…
Key Takeaways Apple temporarily removed Telegram before contacting the company, Durov said. The Telegram CEO linked the incident to a takedown extortion campaign. Edited old messages allegedly helped attackers conceal prohibited material. Durov Describes the Attack Behind Telegram’s Removal Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov described the incident on X on Aug. 4, reporting that…
Recent on-chain data shows roughly 155,000 BTC moved into the $62,000 to $65,000 cost-basis range during the pullback. Bitcoin finished July on a strong note before losing momentum at the start of August with two straight daily closes below $63,000. The decline has raised fresh caution even as blockchain data points to steady buying…
Mastercard has officially completed its acquisition of London-based stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK, marking a major step in the payments giant’s strategy to bridge traditional financial systems with blockchain-based digital assets. The deal strengthens Mastercard’s ability to support seamless value transfers between fiat currencies and stablecoins while expanding enterprise-grade infrastructure for the next generation of global…
OnePlus users spent years turning the company’s Community into a practical archive of repairs, troubleshooting advice, and device knowledge that may not exist anywhere else. OnePlus will permanently close its North American Community website and app at 11:59 p.m. ET on Aug. 16, 2026, according to the company’s shutdown announcement and FAQ. Posts, files, and…
Four of the largest banks in the United States are building a shared network that will let corporate clients move tokenized deposits around the clock, seven days a week. The project, coordinated through The Clearing House, is targeting a first half 2027 launch. It is the clearest sign yet that Wall Street is no longer…
So, what is the best e-reader for 2026? I’m regularly testing new e-readers (and tablets) and cycling through different models to stay up to date on the best options available. If you’re gearing up to read more books this year, I can recommend a model you’ll love. Latest e-reader news In April 2026, we added…
Key Takeaways Ripple sees institutional tokenization advancing into production. XRPL links tokenized funds with RLUSD trading and settlement. Credit, yield, and compliance could deepen onchain asset use. Ripple Expands Its Institutional Tokenization Infrastructure Ripple President Monica Long outlined the company’s broader strategy on Aug. 4 after Ripple announced strategic investments in Zilo and Licuido to…
