Ripple Payments is integrating with RedotPay to power a new “Send Crypto, Receive NGN” feature for Nigerian users. The move targets the high fees and slow settlement times plaguing traditional cross-border payments. This comes right after Ripple secured an expanded payments license in Singapore.
Some of the UK’s largest pension funds are actively reducing their holdings in US equities. They’re worried the market’s extreme concentration in a handful of AI-driven tech stocks has created a bubble that could pop.
According to Business Insider, venture funding for legal technology companies soared to $3.2 billion in 2025. A wave of startups, from contract review to predictive analytics, pulled in massive checks as law firms finally moved AI from pilot programs to production.
Todd Humphrey, former Seattle Kraken innovation chief, has launched Highmark Sports Group to help organizations rethink customer experiences. He’s applying lessons from reducing NHL fan wait times by over 50% to broader business challenges. The approach balances cutting-edge technology with essentia
The traditional funding announcement strategy is no longer viable for most startups. Journalism job cuts and changing business models mean your Series A won’t get covered. Founders need to completely rethink their approach to PR and visibility.
SPhotonix has raised $4.5 million to scale its 5D optical data storage technology. The startup uses lasers to write data onto durable quartz glass for long-term archival storage. Funding will support team expansion and R&D efforts across the US and Europe.
Napster CEO John Acunto told shareholders the $3.36 billion investment announced in January won’t materialize. The company now claims to be a “victim of misconduct” as both the investor and money have disappeared. This marks the fourth failed tender offer since 2022.
Swedish startup Lovable has reached $200 million in annual recurring revenue, doubling its total in just four months. The AI-powered app-building platform is now targeting enterprise customers as it competes with tech giants.
Flexion just raised €43 million to build the intelligence layer for humanoid robots. The Zurich-based startup focuses on reinforcement learning rather than hardware. NVIDIA’s venture arm joined the funding round alongside other major investors.
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.
