Payments In 2026: The Quiet Revolution Is Coming
The payments landscape is set for a year of fundamental, not flashy, change. According to a new report, technologies seeded in recent years are finally expected to sprout in 2026.
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Top CFTC Regulator Jumps to Crypto Firm MoonPay
In a major move from regulator to regulated, Caroline Pham is exiting the CFTC for crypto payments firm MoonPay. This continues a trend of senior policymakers migrating to the booming digital asset industry as Washington shifts its focus.
Gen Z and Millennials Are Ditching Corporate Jobs for Small Business
A new survey reveals a major shift in how younger generations view success. They’re prioritizing ownership and control, betting on themselves over traditional career paths.
Neil Shen Tops China’s VC List Again, But What’s Next?
Neil Shen, founding partner of HSG, has topped Forbes China’s list of the best venture capital investors for an eighth consecutive year. The list, modeled on the U.S. Midas List, highlights investors behind major Chinese tech exits like ByteDance and Shein.
The New CEO Playbook: Tech Savvy, But That’s Just The Start
A new Fortune list highlights 25 rising executives, from Disney’s Josh D’Amaro to Microsoft’s Scott Guthrie, as the next generation of Fortune 500 CEOs. Meanwhile, Ford takes a massive $19.5 billion impairment on its EV strategy, and Deloitte warns companies are spending AI budgets all wrong.
iRobot Files Chapter 11, Sells Itself To Chinese Manufacturer
The Roomba maker has filed for a pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Its Chinese manufacturing partner, Picea Robotics, will take full ownership in a deal expected to close by February 2026.
IBM, Qualcomm, AMD, TCS Make Big Moves In A Busy Week
It was a week of major strategic acquisitions and product launches in the tech channel. IBM led the pack with an $11 billion deal for real-time data firm Confluent, while Qualcomm, AMD, and Tata Consultancy Services all made significant plays.
The Doom Studio Just Unionized. It’s a Big Deal.
Roughly 165 developers at id Software have formed a wall-to-wall union with the Communications Workers of America. This move is a direct response to industry instability and recent mass layoffs at Microsoft.
Cursor’s $29 Billion AI Coding Play Isn’t Rushing an IPO
Cursor’s CEO says the AI coding company is focused on building, not going public, despite massive growth. The firm automates 80% of its own internal support and is experimenting with AI for company-wide communication.
Europe’s Deep Tech Boom Fuels A New Generation Of Billion-Dollar VCs
Europe’s tech scene is exploding beyond traditional hubs, powered by deep tech in AI, quantum, and biotech. The latest Midas List highlights the VCs who spotted these trends early, fueling a potential $1 trillion economic engine.