DF Private equity giant Blackstone’s top-performing fund has seen a record number of investors withdraw their cash. Nearly 8% of the fund’s investors requested redemption, citing rising defaults among its borrowers. This trend is not unique to Blackstone, with other firms like Apollo, Ares, and Blue Owl also experiencing high withdrawal rates. The reason behind this … Read more
US President Donald Trump has rejected the latest proposal for a ceasefire with Iran, calling it “not good enough” ahead of his fast-approaching deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face major attacks on its civilian infrastructure. The US president believes that a temporary ceasefire would not be enough to stop Iranian … Read more
Axios, a popular news aggregator and publishing platform, takes site security seriously by using a security service to protect against malicious bots. When you visit their website, it temporarily displays this page to verify that you’re human and not a bot trying to cause harm. The security verification process works as follows: when you load … Read more
Microsoft is updating its terms of use for Copilot after viral posts highlighted a phrase that says “for entertainment purposes only.” The tech giant acknowledged that the phrasing, which dates back to when Copilot was part of Bing, no longer reflects how the AI tool is used today. Microsoft will alter the language in its … Read more
Charles Schwab plans to offer spot trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum on its platform starting this year, according to CEO Rick Wurster’s letter to shareholders. Source: https://seekingalpha.com/news/4572698-schwab-confirms-plans-to-offer-spot-crypto-in-2026
Charles Schwab is now accepting a waitlist for direct spot trading in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The brokerage plans to launch a limited pilot program in select clients during the second quarter of 2026. This move marks another major step by a traditional financial institution into the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin, launched in 2009, is … Read more
Intel Corporation is in advanced talks with Google and Amazon for its advanced packaging services on custom AI chips. This development could bring in billions of dollars in new revenue annually, surpassing the company’s initial guidance of “hundreds of millions” per year. Advanced packaging has become a critical bottleneck in the AI race, as hyperscalers … Read more
Cryptocurrency stocks jumped early Monday as bitcoin’s price rebounded near $70,000. The U.S. and Iran have been discussing a ceasefire, which led to a slight decline in oil futures prices. However, these discussions did not impact the cryptocurrency market significantly. Meanwhile, other news is making waves in the stock world. Coinbase scored a 6% weekly … Read more
Intel is revamping its chip packaging business with a massive investment of billions of dollars. The company’s advanced packaging technology, which combines multiple chiplets into a single custom chip, is being touted as a key differentiator from competitors like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC). Intel expects to see significant revenue growth from this segment, with … Read more
Chatbots are becoming increasingly popular and convenient, but it’s essential to remember that they’re not private diaries or safe havens for sensitive information. Sharing certain details can increase the risk of data exposure, misuse, or storage in ways you didn’t expect. Here are seven things you should never share with a chatbot: 1. Passwords: Don’t … Read more