The future of crypto regulation comes down to one unpopular man

2024 US Elections Here’s why the embattled SEC chair is a hot-button presidential issue. By Elizabeth Lopatto, a reporter who writes about tech, money, and human behavior. She joined The Verge in 2014 as science editor. Previously, she was a reporter at Bloomberg. Share this story Image: Mr.Nelson design for The Verge / Getty Images… Continue reading The future of crypto regulation comes down to one unpopular man

WebexOne 2024: Cisco’s vision for the future of immersive collaboration

Jason Perlow/ZDNET At WebexOne 2024, Cisco announced major advancements in AI and XR for its Webex platform, redefining what collaboration can mean for businesses today.  Held at the Diplomat Resort in Hollywood, Florida, the third annual WebexOne showcased Cisco’s expansion from a video conferencing platform into a sophisticated suite that supports AI-driven workspaces, immersive customer… Continue reading WebexOne 2024: Cisco’s vision for the future of immersive collaboration

Indian NBFC Finova Capital raises $135m from Avataar Venture Partners, othersIn 2022, it raised $65m in financing from Norwest Venture Partners, Maj I…

Finova Capital, a Jaipur-based non-banking financial company (NBFC), on Tuesday said it has raised $135 million in a Series E round of funding from Avataar Venture Partners, Sofina, and Madison India Capital. Existing investor Norwest Venture Partners also participated in the round, joining the cap table with existing investors Peak XV Partners, Faering Capital and… Continue reading Indian NBFC Finova Capital raises $135m from Avataar Venture Partners, othersIn 2022, it raised $65m in financing from Norwest Venture Partners, Maj I…

Mubadala Capital, Seviora form strategic partnership to pursue co-investmentsThe partnership allows Seviora to extend its footprint into the Middle Ea…

Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company and Temasek-owned Seviora Holdings, an asset management group, have teamed up to pursue co-investment opportunities and other strategic ventures globally, including in Singapore and the UAE. As part of the partnership, a joint working committee comprising representatives from both organisations will implement the objectives of the MOU and… Continue reading Mubadala Capital, Seviora form strategic partnership to pursue co-investmentsThe partnership allows Seviora to extend its footprint into the Middle Ea…

Kairous Capital leads investment in Vietnamese B2B startup PangoCDPThe seed investment in PangoCDP was joined by CyberAgent Capital

Malaysian private equity and venture capital firm Kairous Capital has led a $1.5-million investment in Vietnam-based PangoCDP, a B2B startup that connects businesses through social chat apps integrated with a customer data platform. Kairous Capital is a cross-border venture capital firm focusing on China and Southeast Asia with offices in Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, and Hong… Continue reading Kairous Capital leads investment in Vietnamese B2B startup PangoCDPThe seed investment in PangoCDP was joined by CyberAgent Capital

VinFast launches in the Middle East, reportedly secures $1b commitmentA consortium led by Emirates Driving Company reportedly invested $1b.

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast announced on Tuesday that it will receive an investment from a consortium of investors led by Abu Dhabi’s driver training and road safety institute Emirates Driving Company (EDC). The proposed investment is part of a memorandum of understanding between VinFast and EDC covering areas including EVs, driver training in… Continue reading VinFast launches in the Middle East, reportedly secures $1b commitmentA consortium led by Emirates Driving Company reportedly invested $1b.

The best budget laptops for 2024

Finding the perfect laptop without breaking the bank isn’t as hard as you might think. These days, the best cheap laptops still pack a lot of punch, offering great features without a premium price tag. Whether you need a laptop for work, school, streaming or just staying connected, there are plenty of affordable options that… Continue reading The best budget laptops for 2024

Louisville goes electric, Waymo gets $5B, Ford brings production to Michigan

Today’s episode of Quick Charge is a story of, “Thanks, Joe Biden!” as Ford and LG ink a deal to bring EV battery manufacturing back to Michigan, the city of Louisville gets the nation’s first all-electric garbage truck fleet, and Waymo gets a massive $5.6 billion cash injection. We’ve also got a hydrogen-powered steal battle… Continue reading Louisville goes electric, Waymo gets $5B, Ford brings production to Michigan

Swiggy sets price band for $1.4b India IPO: reportSwiggy cut its internal valuations goal twice by a combined 25%.

Indian food delivery giant Swiggy will likely price its $1.4 billion initial public offering at 371-390 rupees per share, sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Monday. Swiggy has in recent weeks cut its internal valuations goal twice by a combined 25% due to volatility in the markets. It was initially looking at a… Continue reading Swiggy sets price band for $1.4b India IPO: reportSwiggy cut its internal valuations goal twice by a combined 25%.

US-China rivalry spurs Singapore’s quiet rise in global ‘deep tech’ raceDeep tech investment volume in Singapore rose 31% in 2023 from the previous ye…

Under a clear blue sky on Oct. 1, a city in China’s northeastern municipality of Tianjin launched its first driverless public bus service. Spanning 20 kilometres, the daily network connects 10 stops across residential areas, schools, government offices and tourist attractions. Go to Source