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Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is ramping up its influence in Washington, reporting $1.49 million in federal lobbying so far in 2025—surpassing its own industry trade group, the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA). The move highlights the venture firm’s growing commitment to shaping policy across technology, defense, and national security. Lobbying Spend Hits New Heights According to…
Vienna-based crypto exchange Bitpanda has ruled out London as a venue for a potential initial public offering (IPO), highlighting concerns over dwindling liquidity on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Instead, the firm is considering Frankfurt or New York, though no listing timeline has been confirmed. Bitpanda Turns Away from London Eric Demuth, co-founder of Bitpanda,…
The cryptocurrency industry continues to face an unrelenting battle against Hackers, who are exploiting both technological flaws and human psychology. Despite advancements in blockchain cybersecurity, losses from hacks, scams, and exploits climbed to $2.47 billion in the first half of 2025, surpassing the total stolen in 2024. Billion-Dollar Breaches Continue to Haunt the Industry According…
TikTok is set to roll out an update to its Community Guidelines on September 13, 2025, aiming to simplify its rules and clarify how the platform operates. While the changes largely involve rewriting existing text for clarity, several notable updates affect creators, AI-generated content, and user personalization. LIVE Creators Face New Responsibilities One of the…
Standard Chartered has sharply raised its Ethereum (ETH) price forecast for 2025 to $7,500, up from a previous $4,000 target. The British bank cited robust institutional buying and accelerating stablecoin adoption as key drivers for the bullish outlook. According to the report shared with Cointelegraph, treasury companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have acquired 3.8% of…
France, the United Kingdom, and Germany have signaled their support for reinstating U.N. “snapback” sanctions on Iran if Tehran fails to re-engage in nuclear negotiations, according to a report by the Financial Times. The letter, delivered to the U.N. Security Council and Secretary-General António Guterres, underscores the urgency ahead of an end-of-August deadline for renewed…
U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s visit to the U.K. has drawn unexpected attention, as locals in the picturesque Cotswolds staged a spirited “Vance not welcome” protest. Residents used humor and satire to voice their opposition, highlighting both political and personal criticisms of the U.S. official. Signs reading “Bullies not welcome here” and “Make America moral…
Revel, once a pioneer in New York City’s electric scooter and ride-hailing scene, is officially ending its ride-hailing service to pivot entirely toward expanding its electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging business. This strategic shift reflects the company’s evolving focus on supporting the EV transition in major urban markets. Ending Ride-Hailing After Four Years Revel began in…
The Trump administration has finally issued updated guidance to unlock $5 billion in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure funding, ending months of delay and controversy. This move aims to expedite the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, by easing previous requirements that stalled construction nationwide. Background: Funding Freeze and…
Slow Ventures’ $60 million Creator Fund has made its first investment, backing woodworking influencer Jonathan Katz-Moses with $2 million to expand his growing business and content brand. Katz-Moses, known for his instructional woodworking videos and custom tool line, has built an audience of over 600,000 followers and nearly 75 million views. First Deal for Slow’s…