19 Jun 2026
Sen. Gillibrand’s 22-year-old son raises $30M for trading startup as Dem champions crypto in DC
The 22-year-old son of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) — one of Capitol Hill’s most prominent boosters of cryptocurrency legislation — has reportedly raised $30 million to launch a derivatives exchange startup that is already valued at $300 million.
19 Jun 2026
The UK’s social media ban for under-16s has just empowered big tech
This week, the UK announced a wide-ranging ban on social media that will soon block users from communicating or accessing information on apps such as X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat unless they prove that they’re over the age of 16. The prime minister, Keir Starmer, called the policy “ a line in the sand ”. “Tech giants had their chance and failed,” he said , “but we’re…
19 Jun 2026
Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s new film shines a light on the human cost of unregulated social media
Life moves pretty fast. It is Monday lunchtime when Jennifer Siebel Newsom drops into the Guardian’s office in Washington, just a couple of blocks from the White House, for an interview to promote her new film.
18 Jun 2026
Silicon Valley's Wealth Creation May Offer An Early Glimpse Into The Future
A growing body of research suggests that Silicon Valley’s unprecedented wealth creation is no longer merely a regional phenomenon—it may offer an early glimpse into the future structure of the U.S. economy and the evolving needs of affluent investors.
17 Jun 2026
SpaceX alum nabs $22M to turn rocket engines into geothermal power plants
Few energy sources can top geothermal’s potential, with at least 42 terawatts of capacity available worldwide, according to the IEA, more than twice the world’s energy use last year. The technology is shaping up to be the energy world’s dark horse, even though investment in the tech pales in comparison to startups in advanced nuclear fission and fusion power.
17 Jun 2026
Allbirds is now Smartbirds, and its AI-focused CEO says people won't even remember the shoes'
Exclusive Allbirds is now Smartbirds, and its AI-focused CEO says 'people won't even remember the shoes' By Ben Bergman
16 Jun 2026
AI startup invests in sleep tech to boost staff wellbeing
As companies continue to rethink employee benefits in the post-pandemic era, one artificial intelligence startup has drawn attention for its unusual approach to workplace wellness: investing in better sleep for its workforce.
16 Jun 2026
How SoFi Went From Fintech Darling To Wall Street Pariah
In late December 2017, Anthony Noto slipped into a San Francisco law firm’s office for a confidential meeting. At the time, he was Twitter’s chief operating officer and looking to level-up to become CEO of San Francisco’s SoFi, a fast-growing student loan startup. Noto was there to pitch the company’s board of directors in the wake of its founder, Mike Cagney, resigning in disgrace after having a…
15 Jun 2026
Four big takeaways from The Standard’s billionaire tax investigation
The elites of Silicon Valley are not taking the proposed billionaire tax lying down. The Standard reported over the weekend on a loosely coordinated effort by dozens of wealthy Californians to defeat an initiative that would level a one-time 5% tax on their entire net worth. The effort has included secret Signal chats, splinter groups, and plenty of infighting.
