In a significant corporate shift, Coinbase has announced its decision to move its state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas, echoing a similar move made by Tesla and SpaceX last year. The decision marks a growing trend among major tech and crypto firms to distance themselves from Delaware’s once-vaunted legal framework in favor of more business-friendly jurisdictions. In an opinion piece published in…

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) CEO Lisa Su dismissed fears that soaring AI spending across Big Tech signals excess, arguing instead that the investment boom will accelerate innovation. Speaking to CNBC’s Squawk Box on Wednesday, Su said she views the aggressive infrastructure build-out as a logical and necessary step for the next era of computing. “I don’t think it’s a big gamble,” Su said.

Artificial intelligence powerhouse Anthropic announced plans to invest $50 billion in U.S.-based AI infrastructure, marking one of the largest commitments to domestic technology development to date. The initiative begins with custom data centers in Texas and New York, designed to accelerate the company’s research and enterprise operations while reinforcing American leadership in advanced computing. Developed in partnership with Fluidstack…

Gamma, the fast-growing AI platform for visual storytelling, has raised $68 million in a Series B round led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Accel, Uncork Capital, and other key investors. The funding values the company at $2.1 billion, marking a major milestone for one of the most efficient startups in the AI productivity space. Alongside the new capital, Gamma introduced a $20 million secondary offering to reward early employees — a rare move that underscores the founders’ commitment to shared success.

In 2025, Ottawa announced Canada’s first Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation. The new role launched a 30‑day AI Strategy Task Force, signalling that talent, research and responsible adoption are top priorities for the government. Yet the real test of AI lies far beyond algorithms – it hinges on the choices people make. A Dual‑Track Degree in the Nation…

In a major milestone for autonomous driving, Waymo, the self-driving car subsidiary of Alphabet, announced it will begin offering driverless robotaxi rides on freeways across San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. The move marks the company’s most significant leap yet toward full-scale autonomous mobility, as it becomes the first time Waymo will charge public passengers for freeway trips…

Boston-based AI startup Code Metal has raised $36.5 million in fresh funding led by Accel Partners, the venture firm known for early bets on Facebook, Dropbox, and Atlassian. The investment marks a major milestone for the two-year-old company founded by Peter Morales, who aims to redefine how software is developed across devices and industries. Code Metal’s breakthrough technology enables developers to…

The war in Ukraine has revealed a silent enemy that threatens every corner of Europe: antibiotic‑resistant bacteria. From the first reports of soldiers battered on the front lines, medical personnel have seen an alarming rise in superbugs that no longer respond to conventional treatments. By 2027, the situation may have intensified beyond the battlefield and could undermine the continent’s collective security.

Hydrogen Valleys have surged into the spotlight as the keystone of Europe’s clean‑energy future. By merging production, storage, distribution, and consumption into single regional hubs, they move the continent beyond policy into practical deployment. From Vision to Reality Originating within the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, the Valley model pulls together research excellence, regional cooperation, and industrial innovation. Each valley maps the full hydrogen journey—from renewable power generation to end‑use sectors—inside one defined geography.

In the modern financial world, the fight against money laundering is escalating. Dr. Martin Lukavec, Senior Lecturer at the London School of Business and Finance, stresses that artificial intelligence is reshaping how regulators expose illicit cash movements. This article explores how AI transforms traditional compliance methods, and what challenges remain for those seeking cleaner banking systems. What Is Money Laundering?

Recent research from Roche highlights a concerning trend: nearly one‑third of millennial women delay or miss cervical cancer screening appointments. The findings, derived from a survey of 5,518 internet users aged 16 to 64 across six European nations, show that 31 percent of eligible millennials postpone or cancel screenings—a 27 percent higher rate than the overall average for all age groups.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced a major revision to its PFAS reporting rules. This change aims to protect public health while reducing burdens on manufacturers and importers. The proposal, issued under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), seeks to streamline data submissions, remove duplicate requirements, and focus on the most critical information. By making compliance more practical, EPA hopes to maintain a robust monitoring system for these persistent chemicals.

A new study by UK fintech startup Juice Ventures, unveiled today at Web Summit in Lisbon, is shedding light on a largely overlooked obstacle in small-business financing: founder psychology. The report, titled “Borrowing Blind,” reveals that nearly 60% of UK SME founders abandon loan applications before completion, not because they lack qualification, but due to confusion, fear, and the emotional weight of potential rejection.

As artificial intelligence workloads surge in scale and complexity, memory capacity has emerged as the critical bottleneck limiting performance. Majestic Labs, a startup founded by former Google and Meta engineers, is tackling this challenge head-on. The company has launched with over $100 million in funding, aiming to redefine the infrastructure behind AI systems and enable unprecedented efficiency at scale.

Nordic impact fund Unconventional Ventures (UV) has achieved a first close of €50 million for its second fund, with plans to reach an eventual target of €80 million. The fund’s backers include the European Investment Fund (EIF), Danish sovereign fund EIFO, Nordea-fonden, Augustinus Fabrikker, TryghedsGruppen, and a number of family offices. UV focuses on supporting underrepresented founders across Europe, including women and founders of colour, who have historically received a fraction of venture capital funding.

Dutch biotech startup Qorium has secured €22 million in its latest funding round, led by Invest‑NL and LIOF, with participation from existing investors Brightlands Venture Partners and Sofinnova Partners, as well as high-net-worth individuals. Invest-NL’s contribution is supported by the European Commission’s InvestEU guarantee scheme. The new capital will allow Qorium to expand its Maastricht facility, deploy larger bioreactor systems, and scale production to meet growing demand from luxury, automotive, and goods manufacturers.

Millions of patients worldwide suffer from diseases with no approved treatments, often navigating a complex, slow, and opaque system to access investigational therapies. Bridging this gap, myTomorrows provides a global platform connecting patients, physicians, clinical trial sites, and pharmaceutical companies, simplifying access to treatments still in development. The company recently raised $29 million from Avego to scale its AI-powered platform, expand into new markets, and strengthen collaborations across the BioPharma sector.

Independent hoteliers and smaller property managers across Europe have long faced challenges with fragmented tools and outdated software, leaving operations inefficient and guest experiences inconsistent. Amenitiz, a Spanish hospitality tech startup, is addressing this gap with an integrated platform that consolidates property management, reservations, payments, marketing, and pricing optimization into a single system. By streamlining operations, Amenitiz helps independent hotels compete with larger chains while boosting direct bookings.

Hamburg-based venture capital firm Oyster Bay has successfully closed its second fund at over €100 million, establishing itself as one of Europe’s largest investors focused on the future of food. The oversubscribed fund attracted backing from high-profile institutions, including the European Investment Fund (EIF) and KfW, reflecting strong confidence in Oyster Bay’s proven approach. Building on the success of its first fund, which delivered over 25% annual returns, the new fund aims to combine solid financial performance with measurable sustainability impact across the food sector.

Swiss deep tech startup Delvitech has secured $40 million in Series B funding, marking a major milestone in its global expansion plans. The round was led by EGS Beteiligungen (EGSB), the investment arm of the Ernst Göhner Foundation, alongside CREADD Ventures and several European private investors. With this capital, Delvitech aims to accelerate international growth, focusing on India with plans to establish a manufacturing facility by 2026.

Allergies and food intolerances affect nearly 40% of the global population, yet access to reliable testing remains limited. Conventional allergy tests are often expensive, slow, and difficult to obtain, with patients paying between €200 and €400 per test and facing long wait times. Lithuanian digital health startup Self.co is changing that equation, offering molecular allergy and intolerance testing for as little as €69 to €99 through its streamlined digital platform.

Veterinary clinics have long battled outdated, fragmented software systems that slow operations and divert focus from patient care. These inefficiencies increase administrative burdens and team stress, creating a growing need for intelligent, unified solutions. Romanian startup Digitail is addressing this challenge with an AI-native platform built to modernize veterinary practices through automation, connectivity, and personalization. Founded in 2018 by Sebastian Gabor and Ruxandra Pui, Digitail functions as a comprehensive operating system for veterinary clinics.

Singapore-based Grab is steering into the autonomous driving future through a bold yet pragmatic investment. The super-app giant has committed up to $410 million to Berlin-based remote-driving startup Vay, marking one of its largest international tech bets to date. The deal begins with an initial $60 million investment, with an additional $350 million tied to performance milestones — including successful U.S.

Sleep disorders and cognitive fatigue affect millions worldwide, yet most wearables still center on physical fitness metrics—steps, heart rate, and calories—leaving brain health largely overlooked. Many who struggle with poor sleep or mental fatigue remain underserved, with no comfortable devices capable of both tracking and improving brain function. Mountain View-based startup NextSense is changing that narrative with Smartbuds, the world’s first truly wireless earbuds equipped with clinical-grade EEG sensors that monitor real-time brain activity and optimize sleep, focus, and relaxation through adaptive audio feedback.

In 2023, after leading LivePerson for nearly three decades, Robert LoCascio—the visionary behind the first web chat innovation in 1997—decided to embark on a bold new journey. Inspired by the rapid progress of generative AI, he set out to tackle what he calls “the highest bar” for the technology: replicating human beings, complete with their memories, personalities, and decision-making traits. This idea became the foundation for Eternos, a legacy service designed to help people preserve their voices and life stories for loved ones after they pass away.