Blockfusion is going public through a $450 million SPAC deal with Blue Acquisition Corp. The company is pivoting from cryptocurrency mining to AI data centers and expects to generate $209 million in revenue by 2030. The merger is scheduled for the first half of 2026 pending shareholder approval.
Estonia has built a startup ecosystem that generated over €2.4 billion in just the first half of 2025. The country operates like a startup itself, with digital marriages, robot couriers, and a culture that builds without waiting for permission.
Starbucks’ new CEO Brian Niccol is implementing strict scripts, dress codes, and mandatory cup writing that’s alienating baristas. This command-and-control approach contradicts Howard Schultz’s original vision of community and connection. The company might learn more from Barnes & Noble’s successful
The IPO landscape is shifting as Asian companies explore alternatives to traditional US listings. Regional hubs are gaining traction through dual listings and government-led investment programs. Southeast Asia’s IPO market is already showing signs of recovery with 53% growth this year.
Nvidia reported spectacular earnings but saw its stock reverse dramatically, dropping 3% after being up 5%. The market reaction reveals deep concerns about circular AI deals and unsustainable infrastructure spending, particularly around OpenAI’s massive commitments.
Ford’s aluminum supplier Novelis experienced another fire at its Oswego, New York facility on Thursday. This comes just two months after a September blaze that forced Ford to cut its profit forecast by up to $2 billion. The automaker had been racing to recover production of its aluminum-bodied F-150
Zoho is fundamentally changing how users interact with its flagship Zoho One suite. The new interface organizes 50-plus applications into context-aware Spaces rather than traditional app silos. This represents a major shift toward unified work experiences rather than disconnected tools.
Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 workers across the organization in a major restructuring effort. The company will also create a $20 million fund to help departing employees with career transitions and reskilling.
The payment facilitator model has transformed from niche convenience to global infrastructure trend. But scaling internationally reveals complex challenges that separate thriving PayFacs from struggling ones. Discover Network’s program already counts hundreds of registered PayFacs navigating these w
Cybersecurity leaders are shifting from “if” to “when” thinking about breaches. The rise of agentic AI creates new vulnerabilities that traditional tools can’t catch. Building resilience requires Zero Trust frameworks and consistent implementation of basic security practices.
