Bank CEOs Head to Capitol Hill to Fight Crypto Rules
The heads of three of America’s largest banks are meeting with U.S. senators on Thursday. Their goal is to shape, and potentially block, key parts of upcoming crypto market structure legislation.
Month: December 2025
Australia’s Social Media Ban Kicks Off a Global Crackdown
Australia has become the first country to enforce a minimum age of 16 for social media use. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok must block over a million accounts or face massive fines. This live experiment is being watched closely by governments worldwide.
UK Cyber Agency Says We Can’t Fix Prompt Injection
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has issued a stark warning about prompt injection attacks on AI systems. They argue these vulnerabilities are fundamentally different from issues like SQL injection and may never be fully mitigated, requiring a new security mindset focused on containment and m
Anaphite gets €1.6M to tackle the tricky dry coating of LFP batteries
Battery tech firm Anaphite has secured €1.6 million in a Series A follow-on round. The funding will help it expand its dry coating platform to work with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathodes, a major but energy-intensive battery material.
Glean rockets to $200 million ARR as enterprise AI demand explodes
Enterprise AI company Glean has hit $200 million in annual recurring revenue, CEO Arvind Jain revealed exclusively to Fortune. This marks a doubling from $100 million just nine months ago. The company, last valued at $7.2 billion, is capitalizing on the urgent corporate demand for secure, internal A
Trump Says Nvidia Can Sell Its H200 Chips to China
Former President Trump announced a policy shift allowing Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 chips in China. The move, which boosted Nvidia’s stock, includes a proposed 25% fee paid to the U.S. Nvidia praised the decision as a balance that supports American jobs.
Gas Meters Are Getting Smart, and It’s About Safety, Not Just Bills
The humble gas meter is undergoing a radical transformation. It’s no longer just a billing tool but is becoming an intelligent safety device that can shut off gas autonomously. This shift from rapid response to prevention is changing how utilities protect communities.
Microsoft Teams is getting a creepy new location-tracking feature
Microsoft is building a feature for Teams that will automatically update your work location when you connect to corporate Wi-Fi. While off by default, it could give employers a powerful tool for monitoring office attendance. The global rollout is planned for February 2026.
250 Green Groups Want Congress to Stop New Data Centers
More than 250 environmental organizations have sent a letter to Congress demanding a halt to new data center projects. They cite runaway energy consumption, water shortages, and soaring electricity bills for nearby residents as key reasons for the moratorium.
US Uses Trade Deal To Make UK Pay More For Drugs
The Trump administration just struck a deal with the UK, using trade policy as a lever. Britain agreed to raise the price ceiling its National Health Service will pay for novel drugs by 25%. It’s a direct move to make other countries shoulder more of the global drug development cost.