Jay-Z is at it again, this time with a huge investment in South Korea's entertainment and lifestyle scene. His company, Marcy Venture Partners, just announced a $500 million fund to back up-and-coming Korean brands. This isn't just a small investment; it's a big move into a market that's been blowin
South Korea is making some big moves to boost its economy. The finance ministry is planning to create a sovereign wealth fund, similar to those in Singapore and Australia, by the first half of next year. This fund will help manage state-owned properties worth a whopping 1, 300 trillion won. The goal
Save the Children has taken a big step into the world of digital money. They've launched something called the Bitcoin Fund. This isn't just about taking crypto donations. It's about holding onto them for a while. This gives donors more say in when their money is used. Most charities take crypto and
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) recently shared his thoughts on global health agreements. He believes that a new addition to a pandemic treaty could be finalized by next year. This addition would focus on sharing information about disease-causing agents. During a press conference in
BrainChip, an Australian tech company, just got a big boost with $25 million in funding. This cash is for making their special AI chips, called Akida, even better. These chips are designed to make devices smarter without needing the cloud. The company is focusing on edge AI, which means putting AI
Nextdoor's stock price shot up by nearly half its value recently. This big jump happened because a well-known hedge fund manager, Eric Jackson, shared his positive views on the company. Jackson, who runs EMJ Capital, thinks Nextdoor is often misunderstood. He argues that Wall Street is undervaluing
Surf, a platform using AI to analyze digital assets, just got a big financial boost. They raised $15 million, with Pantera Capital leading the charge. Coinbase Ventures and DCG also pitched in. This cash is for Surf 2. 0, which will bring fancier models and more data. Surf's tools help exchanges an
The financial world is buzzing about the SEC's recent decision to block some new leveraged ETFs, especially those focused on tech and crypto. This move highlights the growing concern around complex investment products. Leveraged ETFs, which magnify gains and losses, are like powerful tools—useful in
Pennsylvania's Governor, Josh Shapiro, is under scrutiny. A committee in the state legislature, led by Republicans, has decided to dig deeper into how Shapiro is using public money. They want to know about the security upgrades made to his private home. This comes after a firebombing incident at his
Gulf countries are making bold moves in Hollywood. They are teaming up to invest in big movie studios. This shows they want to be major players in the entertainment world. These countries have a lot of money from oil. Now, they are using it to buy into famous movie companies. It's not just about ma
