Acquisition

Funding · 3 weeks ago Capital B Secures €7.6 Million from Adam Back for Bitcoin Treasury Expansion Capital B has raised €7.6 million from Adam Back to enhance its Bitcoin treasury, aiming to increase its holdings to 3,521 BTC.

Funding · 3 weeks ago Chelsea Finalizes £125 Million Sale of Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City Chelsea has officially sold Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for £125 million, marking a record transfer for the club and a significant profit on the midfielder.

Funding · 3 weeks ago Wafer Secures $40M Funding, Rejects Acquisition Offers Amid Rapid Growth Wafer, an AI infrastructure startup, has raised $40 million at a valuation exceeding $200 million, opting to remain independent despite acquisition offers from cloud providers.

Funding · 3 weeks ago Estonia to Procure Israel’s David Sling Missile Defense System Amid Russian Threats Estonia plans to acquire Israel's David Sling missile defense system to bolster its defenses against potential Russian aggression, marking a significant shift in its military strategy.

Companies · 3 weeks ago Anthropic Secures 5 Gigawatts of AI Capacity Amid Growing Demand Anthropic has secured a significant 5 gigawatts of AI computing capacity, positioning itself strongly in the competitive AI landscape as Alphabet struggles to meet demand.

Hacks & Exploits · 3 weeks ago Apple Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft Apple has initiated a federal lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that a former engineer misappropriated trade secrets and destroyed evidence.

Funding · 3 weeks ago MicroStrategy Resumes Bitcoin Purchases, Acquiring $370 Million in BTC MicroStrategy has resumed its Bitcoin acquisition strategy, purchasing 4,603 BTC for $370 million, marking its first buy since June. This move follows a series of sales aimed at bolstering cash reserves.

Funding · 3 weeks ago Strive Acquires 1,800 Bitcoins, Becomes Fifth-Largest Bitcoin Treasury Strive has made headlines by purchasing 1,800 bitcoins for $143 million, solidifying its position as the fifth-largest publicly traded Bitcoin treasury.

Funding · 3 weeks ago SLB Acquires Kelvion for $4.1 Billion to Enhance Data Center Cooling Solutions SLB has announced its acquisition of Kelvion for $4.1 billion, aiming to strengthen its capabilities in data center cooling, crucial for AI infrastructure.

Funding · 3 weeks ago Strive Acquires 1,800 Bitcoin, Becomes Fifth-Largest Corporate Holder Strive, Inc. has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 23,156 BTC, surpassing Bullish and securing its position as the fifth-largest corporate Bitcoin treasury.

Funding · 3 weeks ago OpenAI Acquires Thousands of Mac Minis for AI Training OpenAI has reportedly purchased tens of thousands of Apple Mac minis and Mac Studios to enhance its AI training capabilities, particularly for reinforcement learning tasks.

Markets · 3 weeks ago MicroStrategy Resumes Bitcoin Purchases After 10-Week Hiatus MicroStrategy, now known as Strategy, has resumed its Bitcoin purchases after a 10-week pause, signaling a renewed commitment to its cryptocurrency strategy.

Funding · 3 weeks ago OpenAI to End Partnership with Cursor Following SpaceX Acquisition OpenAI has announced it will terminate its partnership with Cursor after the coding platform was acquired by SpaceX, citing concerns over compliance with its terms of service.

Mining · 3 weeks ago Iren Secures $2.8 Billion Debt Financing for Nvidia GPUs with Blue Owl Capital's Leadership Iren Limited has finalized a $2.8 billion debt package, led by Blue Owl Capital, to acquire Nvidia GPUs for its data centers in Canada and Texas.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Central Banks Purchase $47.4 Billion in Gold Amid Price Volatility Central banks globally acquired 289 tonnes of gold worth approximately $47.4 billion in Q2 2023, with Poland and China leading the purchases. This surge coincides with forecasts of rising gold prices.

Markets · 3 weeks ago Stripe and Advent Abandon $53 Billion Bid for PayPal, Stock Plummets Stripe and Advent International have withdrawn their $53 billion bid to acquire PayPal, leading to a significant drop in PayPal's stock price.

Funding · 3 weeks ago Anthropic Shifts from $7B Acquisition of MatX to Design Partnership Exploration Anthropic has decided not to pursue a $7 billion acquisition of AI chip startup MatX, opting instead to explore a potential design partnership, indicating a strategic shift in its hardware approach.

Funding · 3 weeks ago Trump Administration Negotiates US Stake in Venezuelan Oil Fields The Trump administration is reportedly in discussions to acquire a stake in Venezuela's oil fields, potentially doubling US oil reserves and shifting control from state-owned PDVSA.

Markets · 3 weeks ago Tottenham Hotspur Signs Sávio for £85 Million, Debuts Against Charlton Athletic Tottenham Hotspur has officially signed Brazilian winger Sávio from Manchester City for £85 million, with the player making his debut in the Carabao Cup against Charlton Athletic.

Funding · 3 weeks ago FC Barcelona Prioritizes Left-Footed Centre-Back for 2026 Transfer Window FC Barcelona is actively seeking a left-footed centre-back from abroad ahead of the summer 2026 transfer window, following the departure of Iñigo Martínez.