J Studios Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Nvidia (NVDA) to buy two Israeli startups aiming to run AI models more cheaply. (00:25) META earnings call: More spending on AI ahead before payoff. (01:14) Microsoft-backed Rubrik (RBRK) prices IPO at $32/shr, above indicated range. (02:32) This is an abridged transcript…
Trammell Venture Partners (TVP), based in Austin, Texas, has unveiled its second annual findings from its in-depth research into the burgeoning Bitcoin-native startup and venture capital ecosystem. Despite a notable downturn in crypto venture market investments throughout 2023, TVP’s research highlights a remarkable surge in the Bitcoin startup sector, particularly at the Pre-Seed stage, with…
Pitch Day at The Bitcoin Conference is back! Bitcoin Magazine and The Bitcoin Conference are looking for the next wave of Bitcoin startups to compete in the ultimate Bitcoin pitch competition. Taking place in Nashville July 25-27 at Bitcoin 2024, the world’s largest Bitcoin conference, founders will present their vision on Bitcoin’s biggest stage to…
Ninety Eight, recently rebranded from Coin98 Finance, intends to offer web3 developers with tools and funds to build on its new layer blockchain Viction and utilize its native token $C98. In a bid to mark a new milestone of rebranding from Coin98 Finance to Ninety Eight ($C98) and to empower a new generation of Web3…
Andreessen Horowitz, to date, is arguably one of the most prolific investors in the blockchain space. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is reportedly planning to raise a $3.4 billion fund that will be designated for early-stage and seed-stage crypto businesses. The development was shared by Axios, which also cited other sources. According to Axios, a16z, the Silicon…
AITO, Deepal, AVATR, IM Motors, HiPhi, Rising Auto, Voyah, Polestar and Hongqi. Chinese EV brands Robert Way/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The Polestar (NASDAQ:PSNY) brand may be familiar to investors of a certain age who recall that it was created as a racing enterprise and then acquired by Sweden-based Volvo Cars in 2015. Volvo by…
The launch of the VC fund in Hong Kong highlights the country’s rising role as a crypto haven. CMCC Global, a crypto-focused venture capital (VC) company, has successfully raised $100 million to offer equity investments to early-stage blockchain startups across Asia with a particular interest in Hong Kong, its home country. In an interview with…
Visa considers itself a pioneer in AI usage in payments. Reports suggest that the company sees the funding initiative as a chance to maintain its leadership in using AI. Payment giant Visa has launched a $100 million funding initiative for generative AI startups building products that will determine the future of commerce and payments. Visa’s…