Daphni has closed its latest fund, daphni Blue, at €260 million. The fund will invest in scientist-entrepreneurs building startups from deep research in biology, physics, and chemistry. It’s a bet on Europe’s scientific IP as a competitive edge.
Meta crushed Q4 earnings, but the real story is its radical spending plan. The company is forecasting up to $135 billion in capital expenditures this year, nearly double 2025, to fuel an AI race where it admits it’s behind. Zuckerberg’s goal is “personal superintelligence” by 2026.
OpenAI is reportedly trying to raise up to $100 billion at a staggering valuation of $830 billion. SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son is in talks to provide up to $30 billion of that, but funding it will be a huge stretch. Other investors may not be so eager to buy in at such a high price.
Starbucks’ “Back to Starbucks” turnaround strategy is showing results ahead of schedule. The company posted a 4% global sales increase for the quarter ending Dec. 28, 2025, marking the first U.S. transaction growth in two years. CEO Brian Niccol says technology, including a new AI assistant and a CT
The Biden administration is stepping in to mediate a stalled crypto bill, with a key focus on interest-like rewards for stablecoins. The legislation hit a wall after Coinbase withdrew its support, sparking a broader clash with traditional banks.
Ocado’s Canadian partner, Sobeys, is closing its automated warehouse in Calgary due to slower growth. This follows similar pullbacks from other partners and sent Ocado’s shares down nearly 9%. The company will get £18 million in compensation but lose future fee revenue.
According to The Wall Street Journal, India’s recent labor deregulation is a major economic overhaul, not a timid reform. The changes raise the threshold for strict labor laws from 100 to 300 workers, potentially impacting a massive informal workforce of over 600 million people. State governments ca
A new report warns that OpenAI’s business model is fundamentally riskier than its tech giant rivals. Without a profitable core business, its massive spending plans could be unsustainable.
Google Ads is implementing stricter certification rules for gambling and games advertisers. Starting March 23, 2026, applicants must demonstrate good policy health and meet strict domain ownership requirements. Repeated violations could lead to permanent ineligibility for certification.
A new analysis argues stablecoins and bank deposits are growing together, not in conflict. With a clear US regulatory framework now in place, the stablecoin market is projected to hit $2-3 trillion by 2028, but banks are fighting back over a key “loophole.”
