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Prediction platform Polymarket in talks to raise funds at up to $15bn valuation
Polymarket, the online prediction platform that hosts bets on events such as the Iran war, is in talks to raise $400m (£296m) at a valuation of up to $15bn. The company has gained notoriety in recent months over wagers placed on the Middle…
U.S. seizes Iranian-flagged ship, Warsh's big week, Cursor funding and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC's Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Good morning. The Boston Marathon is today, and I'm feeling particularly inspired by this runner who went from being partially paralyzed to running…
Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets.
As the United States was preparing a daring mission to rescue an airman whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, there was money to be made. Users on Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market, could place bets on when the airman would be…
Private markets have soared to $10 trillion in AUM. But why have they underperformed public markets?
Or a contradiction, perhaps: The U.S. private markets are bigger than ever, and the source of trillions in company value creation. And, at the same time, for the last several years, the private markets as a whole have underperformed the public…
Capital One Venture X Business Review: Huge Perks, Great Value
Link: Learn more about the Capital One Venture X Business with 150K bonus miles The Capital One Venture X Business is Capital One's premium business card, and I'd argue that this is one of the best business cards on the market. The card offers a…
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China ships more humanoid robots than the U.S. as investors diverge on AI bets
China is winning the race to ship humanoid robots, but even its largest startups in the sector have valuations far smaller than their U.S. rivals. Geopolitics has complicated the investment landscape, with U.S. pension funds exiting the Chinese…
Optiver Steps Toward AI, Crypto Startup Exposure with VC Stake
Optiver Holding BV has taken an equity stake in crypto and artificial intelligence-focused venture capital firm Eden Block, as the two technologies continue to attract institutional backing. The Amsterdam-headquartered firm will use the investment…
AI scribe Heidi Health's 'crazy new platform' eclipses Canva
Australian medical scribe business Heidi Health says its annualised revenue has surged to $US50 million ($70 million) from just $US1 million two years ago, cementing its position as the fastest growing Australian technology company since design…
House Candidate Unveils Plan to Pay Americans Who Face AI Job Displacement
A prominent congressional candidate in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections just unveiled a striking new AI policy that is bound to ruffle some feathers in Silicon Valley. New York assemblymember Alex Bores, a Democrat who is running for a House…
Kevin Warsh would be the first tech bro Fed chair. How Silicon Valley shaped him
Kevin Warsh may face questions about his close ties to Silicon Valley when appears in front of a Senate committee Tuesday for a confirmation hearing. Warsh ran venture-capital investments in tech for investor Stanley Druckenmiller. That made Warsh…
Rivian raises, Benchmark attracts suitors and a Caesars takeover bid.
⚡️ CuspAI, a UK-based materials-discovery startup, is in talks to raise $200m-plus at a valuation over $1b, per Bloomberg. Go deeper ⚡️ Rivan, a UK-based synthetic fuels developer, raised $34m led by IQ Capital. Fundomo…
Can Shiba Inu Reach $1 in 2026? The Math Behind This Bold Prediction.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, as the saying goes. Inspired by the notable success of Dogecoin, a pseudonymous individual (or group) called Ryoshi introduced Shiba Inu (SHIB +1.18%), another dog-themed digital asset, to the world in…
Live From The 2026 Forbes Under 30 Summit
Grammy-nominated artist Don Toliver is having a massive year. Fresh off the release of his fifth studio album “OCTANE ” that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the multi-platinum singer kicked off the 2026 Forbes Under 30 Summit…
Next round of U.S.-Iran talks in doubt as tensions rise ahead of ceasefire deadline
An American delegation led by Vice President J.D. Vance will soon be leave for Pakistan to resume talks with Iran over the nearly two-month war. Iranian officials have been noncommittal about attending the next round of talks. President Trump also…
EU rearmament funds a 'magnet for criminals' - OLAF chief Klement
The billions of euros slated by the EU for the build up of weapons factories and procurement of military hardware are a “magnet for the criminals,” according to a senior anti-fraud official. The EU's defense industry has issues with…
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