Yellen’s Debt Warning and Crypto’s 2026 Outlook
Janet Yellen is sounding a major alarm on the U.S. national debt, saying it’s testing a dangerous threshold. Meanwhile, analysts are already looking at the key forces that will shape crypto in 2026.
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Bankers Get Cold Feet on AI Chip Loans Linked to China
A new report details how Western banks are pulling back from financing data centers and AI chip purchases over fears of U.S. regulatory backlash. Deals involving JPMorgan and a $300 million loan for Nvidia hardware are now in limbo.
General Catalyst’s seed lead departs to start new VC firm
Niko Bonatsos, the investor behind early funding for Discord and the $10 billion startup Mercor, has left General Catalyst. He plans to start a new VC firm focused on young founders and consumer businesses.
TT Electronics Takeover Deal Falls Apart After Shareholder Vote
The £150-per-share acquisition of TT Electronics by Cicor Technologies is off. The deal failed to secure the required 75% shareholder approval, garnering only about 51.77% support.
Morgan Stanley just made a huge crypto ETF play
Morgan Stanley is seeking SEC approval to launch exchange-traded funds tied to bitcoin and solana. This is the first such move by a major U.S. bank, signaling a major shift in institutional crypto adoption.
Beatbot’s New Sora 70 Aims to Shake Up Pricey Pool Robots
Beatbot is targeting the expensive robotic pool cleaner market with its new Sora 70. Announced at CES 2026, it offers features like surface cleaning and shallow-water access, but the final price is still a mystery.
Benteler buys ioki to build a one-stop shop for autonomous buses
The Benteler Group is acquiring Frankfurt-based mobility software provider ioki. The deal aims to combine vehicle manufacturing, platform tech, and operational services into a single package for cities.
JLab’s big gaming gamble: cheap keyboards, mice, and headsets
JLab, famous for affordable audio, is making a major push into gaming peripherals. The new lineup includes three tiers—Nightfall, Midnight, and Daybreak—with prices from $40 to $150. Everything is slated to arrive in the second quarter of 2026.
Dawnwalker Devs Confirm 2026 Launch, Tease More Reveals
The developers of The Blood of Dawnwalker have officially confirmed a 2026 launch window. They also teased several upcoming announcements, including a new main theme.
UK Hacker Nabs Australia’s Rarest Visa After Finding Gov’t Bug
Jacob Riggs, a 36-year-old Londoner, was granted Australia’s Subclass 858 National Innovation visa. He had previously discovered and reported a critical-severity bug in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s systems, which he believes may have helped his application.