1. Fintech Ramp Lands Eagles’ Saquon Barkley as Investor
Philadelphia Eagles’ star Saquon Barkley has become an investor in fintech startup Ramp and stars in its Super Bowl commercial. Source
2. Superlogic Raises $13.7M at $200M Valuation
Superlogic, a startup helping consumers use reward points for experiences, has raised $13.7 million at a $200 million valuation. Source
3. Affirm Shares Jump 15% on Revenue Beat
Affirm’s shares surged 15% after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter results with strong revenue growth. Source
4. Game Commerce Provider Launches Blockchain Service
Xsolla introduces a layer-2 blockchain service powered by ZKsync to streamline payment options and simplify Web3 adoption for developers. Source
5. BNB Chain Test Token Reaches $35M Market Cap
A test token created for a BNB Chain tutorial surged to a $35 million market cap before crashing to $15 million. Source
6. UK Green-Lights Nuclear Power for Data Centres
The UK government plans to ease restrictions on nuclear power plant construction, supporting the use of small modular reactors (SMRs) for data centres. Source
7. FCC Plans Major C-Band Spectrum Auction
The FCC is set to auction off additional C-band spectrum to accelerate connectivity and innovation in the US. Source
8. Huawei’s 2024 Revenue Surges 22%
Huawei reported a 22% increase in revenue to $118.3 billion in 2024, despite ongoing US sanctions. Source
9. Openreach Tests 50Gbps Broadband
Openreach and Nokia successfully tested a 50Gbps broadband connection in the UK, highlighting the potential for future high-speed services. Source
10. VMO2 Launches 100+ Apprenticeships
Virgin Media O2 has launched over 100 apprenticeship roles in its ‘Retrain Revolution’ initiative to support career development. Source
