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21 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

BDC Mobilizes $4 Billion Defence Platform to Secure Canadian Sovereignty and Scale Innovation

In a historic shift for Canada's Crown corporation, the BDC unveils massive funding to aggressively back the defence sector and modernize national security infrastructure.

20 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Nike's China Conundrum: Supply Chain Crisis Signals Warning for Global Tech Manufacturing

As Nike grapples with stagnating turnarounds and tariff threats in 2025, the ripple effects expose critical vulnerabilities in the manufacturing hubs relied upon by the world's biggest tech giants.

20 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

End of an Era: Bank of Japan Hikes Rates to 30-Year High Amid Tech Economy Shifts

In a historic move, the Bank of Japan has raised its benchmark interest rate to 0.75%, signaling a definitive end to decades of ultra-easy money and sending ripples through global markets.

20 Dec 2025 · 4 min read

The Battle for One Rulebook: Trump and Sacks Move to Preempt State AI Laws

In a controversial move orchestrated by 'AI Czar' David Sacks, the White House attempts to override state regulations via executive order, triggering a constitutional and political showdown.

20 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Rocket Lab Secures Key Role in $3.5 Billion Missile Defense Expansion

The launch provider solidifies its pivot to space systems with an $816 million award to build 18 missile-tracking satellites for the U.S. Space Force's Space Development Agency.

20 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

PayPal Moves to Become a Bank: The Battle for an ILC Charter Begins

The payments giant has officially filed to form 'PayPal Bank,' seeking to bypass third-party partners and lend directly to small businesses. The move reignites the debate over mixing commerce and banking.

20 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

FDIC Proposes Strict 'Subsidiary-Only' Framework for Bank-Issued Stablecoins

New federal proposal mandates that banks isolate digital asset risks in separate subsidiaries, marking a pivotal step in implementing the 2025 GENIUS Act.

20 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Trump Media Pivots to Nuclear Fusion in $6 Billion Merger with TAE Technologies

In a surprise move reshaping the intersection of politics, media, and energy, the parent company of Truth Social targets commercial fusion power.

20 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

SDA Awards $3.5 Billion for 72 Missile Tracking Satellites, Enhancing Hypersonic Defense Grid

The Space Development Agency's latest Tranche 3 awards mark a critical expansion in the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, bringing total investment to new heights.

20 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Mozilla Confirms 'AI Mode' for Firefox in 2026, Promises Kill Switch Amidst User Backlash

Newly appointed CEO Anthony Enzor-DeMeo outlines a controversial pivot to transform Firefox into a "modern AI browser," balancing innovation with strict user controls.

20 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

TikTok Finalizes Sale of US Operations to Oracle-Led Consortium, Avoiding Ban

The social media giant has signed a definitive agreement with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX to form a new US-controlled entity, with the deal expected to close in January 2026.

20 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Google to Sunset Dark Web Monitoring Tool in 2026, Citing Lack of 'Actionable Utility'

In a move that impacts consumer privacy protections, Google has announced the discontinuation of its dark web report feature, with scans ceasing in January 2026.

20 Dec 2025 · 4 min read

From Chatbot to Operating System: OpenAI Launches Dedicated App Store and SDK

OpenAI has officially opened its ecosystem to third-party developers with a new App Directory and SDK, marking a decisive shift from a standalone AI tool to a comprehensive digital platform.

19 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Tech Sector Snaps Losing Streak as Cooler CPI Data Validates Soft Landing Thesis

Markets staged a significant recovery on December 18, 2025, led by semiconductor giants and fueled by fresh inflation data that quelled fears of lingering price pressures.

19 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

The Era of the AI Megaround: How 2025 Redefined Startup Economics

As 2025 concludes, the artificial intelligence sector sees unprecedented capital concentration, with seed rounds hitting billions and corporate backers doubling down.

19 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

From "What is AI?" to Bitcoin Highs: Amazon Reveals Alexa's Most Asked Questions of 2025

Amazon's annual data release highlights a year of existential curiosity, financial anxiety, and comfort cooking, as users turn to their smart speakers to understand the very technology powering them.

19 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

AI Revolutionizes Enterprise Cybersecurity as Automated Threats Surge

With 40% of cyberattacks now driven by artificial intelligence, enterprises are pivoting to autonomous defense systems and small language models to counter a new generation of threats.

19 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

EU Leaders Secure $106 Billion Lifeline for Ukraine, Pivot Away from Frozen Russian Assets

In a late-night breakthrough, Brussels commits to funding Kyiv's defense and economy through 2027 via joint borrowing, bypassing the legally complex seizure of Russian funds.