‘We’re a Fortress Now’: The Militarization of US Elections Is Here
From bulletproof glass, drones, and snipers to boulders blocking election offices, the US democratic system is bracing for violent attacks in 2024. Powered by...
Nigerian Fintech Reaches Unicorn Status With $110 Million Google-Backed Funding Round
Moniepoint, a Nigerian fintech company, has raised $110 million in Series C funding to expand its services across Africa and globally, becoming the latest Nigerian fintech unicorn. Moniepoint Seeks to Serve Global African Market with New Funding Moniepoint, a Nigerian fintech company, recently announced it had raised $110 million in a Series C funding round […] Powered by...
Coinshares Report: Inside Bitcoin’s Cost Crunch—Why Mining Expenses Are Hitting Record Highs
Coinshares’ Q3 mining report, led by researcher James Butterfill, highlights mounting costs and challenges impacting the bitcoin mining industry in 2024. How Bitcoin Mining Industry Giants Are Battling Rising Prices The Coinshares Q3 mining report, with research led by James Butterfill, reveals that bitcoin mining costs are rising, reaching an estimated $49,500 per bitcoin (BTC) […] Powered by...
AI Startup Backed by Billionaire Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund Raises $500 Million
Crusoe Energy is set to secure approximately $500 million in equity capital from investors including billionaire Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund. VC Firms Pour Billions into AI Startups Crusoe Energy, a vertically integrated artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure company, is set to secure approximately $500 million in equity capital from investors including billionaire Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund. […] Powered by...
Over 30 Nations Seek Stronger BRICS Ties — Russia Leads Strategic Talks
Russia reveals that over 30 nations are pursuing deeper engagement with BRICS, aiming to finalize an expansion list by the year’s end amid unprecedented alliance growth. Russia Confirms Over 30 Countries Eye Deeper BRICS Alliance Russia plans to consult with over 30 countries interested in deeper engagement with the BRICS bloc by the year’s end, […] Powered by...
