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The US government holds a significant stockpile of cryptocurrency, acquired through various legal actions, including seizures from criminal activities. The government employs specialized agencies to …

Seismic raised 7 million dollars in funding to address challenges within the cryptocurrency sector. The company focuses on creating solutions that enhance security, scalability, and user experience i…

AI technology enables the dubbing of movies into different languages. Speech recognition systems convert spoken dialogue into text. Natural language processing allows for translation of the text into…

Google plans to implement significant changes to its AI technology, impacting search functionalities. The company aims to integrate AI features to improve user experience and deliver more relevant se…

Startup funding experienced a downturn in February 2025, totaling $19 billion, a notable decrease in investment activity. AI and healthcare led investment sectors, while hardware and manufacturing re…

Peregrine Technologies secured $190 million in funding from Sequoia Capital, achieving a valuation of $2.5 billion. The company develops data analytics software for law enforcement agencies, allowing…

On March 4, 2025, North America sees strong competition in AI funding, with the San Francisco Bay Area capturing 73% of the investment. Notable companies such as Nvidia, OpenAI, and Google reside the…

AI plays a significant role in the future of racing by enhancing performance and safety. Teams apply AI for data analysis, improving strategies, and optimizing vehicle designs. AI systems predict rac…

PayPal integrates cryptocurrency into its platform to enhance payment methods. Users can buy, hold, and sell various cryptocurrencies within their accounts. PayPal allows merchants to accept cryptocu…

Funding activity in various sectors experienced a slowdown, with notable large rounds primarily in cybersecurity and biotech. 

1. **NinjaOne** raised $500 million, achieving a valuation of $5 billion,…

In February 2025, several startups secured funding across diverse sectors. **Key highlights include:** Pickleheads, a platform for pickleball players, raised $2.5 million to enhance user features; Ge…

Natural gas production and consumption have increased globally, raising concerns about climate progress. Natural gas emits fewer greenhouse gases compared to coal, leading some countries to view it a…

Bitcoin experiences a supply shock due to the halving event, which reduces the rate at which new bitcoins are created. This event leads to an increase in demand as fewer new bitcoins enter the market…

Nvidia plays a significant role in the AI sector due to its development of GPUs that enhance computational efficiency. The company experiences demand for its hardware as businesses adopt AI technolog…

Thinking Machines Lab, founded by Mira Murati, former CTO of OpenAI, seeks to raise $1 billion at a $9 billion valuation. The startup has attracted around 20 former OpenAI researchers and other team …

Uniswap faces legal challenges from the SEC regarding its decentralized exchange operations. The SEC argues that Uniswap's trading platform violates securities laws. Uniswap maintains that it does no…

On February 25, 2025, Anthropic is completing a $3.5 billion funding round that will value the company at $61.5 billion. The funding round includes investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners, Gene…

Funding for supply chain and logistics startups dropped 78% since its peak in 2021, with under $6 billion raised across 741 deals in the past year. This decrease contrasts with nearly $28 billion rai…

NinjaOne raised $500 million in Series C extensions, increasing its valuation to $5 billion. This funding more than doubled the company's worth in one year. Investments came from Iconiq Growth and Go…

The Bybit hack highlights vulnerabilities in crypto security systems. Hackers accessed user funds, raising concerns about platform safety. This incident emphasizes the need for enhanced security meas…