Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 2:20 pm permalink
In a surprising twist, former President Trump has indicated that he may extend TikTok’s sale deadline once again, injecting further uncertainty into the platform’s troubled transaction saga. His comments continue to fuel debates amid intense regulatory scrutiny over the deal.
Bluesky: @macrumors.bsky.social
permalink / 9 stories from sources in 19 hrs #business #trump #tiktok #acquisitions
Pokémon Go Director Talks New Ownership, Says Saudi Backing Won't See Demands Such as Cristiano Ronaldo Added to the Game: 'Yeah, That's a Little Bit Not Our Vibe' / IGN
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 11:21 am permalink
Amid swirling rumors and fan concerns, Pokémon Go developers insist that the studio’s takeover by a Saudi-backed entity won’t upend day-to-day operations. The leadership’s reassuring tone suggests that, despite a blockbuster change in ownership, the magic behind the game remains largely intact.
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 22 hrs #gaming #techpolicy #apps #acquisitions
Millennium Stake Sale Talks Value Hedge Fund at $14 Billion - Bloomberg / Bloomberg
Monday, June 16, 2025, 5:21 pm permalink
A minority stake sale discussion in the hedge fund Millennium has sparked valuation chatter at approximately $14 billion. Analysts and observers are left nodding in barely concealed disbelief as market watchers await further details on investor participation and strategic plans.
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 40 hrs #investment #business #finance #acquisitions
Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun’s Tron to Go Public in U.S. - The Information / The Information
Monday, June 16, 2025, 3:21 pm permalink
Crypto mogul Justin Sun is moving forward with plans to take Tron public in the United States through a reverse merger. The move, coordinated with a Trump-linked bank, marks a significant step in Tron's corporate evolution and signals the crypto sector’s continuing efforts to navigate regulatory and market challenges.
permalink / 3 stories from sources in 42 hrs #blockchain #crypto #us #acquisitions
Monday, June 16, 2025, 1:21 pm permalink
After nearly a quarter-century at the helm, Nexus Mods – the epicenter of PC game modding – is being handed over to new owners. The longtime founder cites the enormous burden of managing such a vast community, but promises that a community-first ethos will continue. This ownership shift marks a significant turning point for the platform.
Bluesky: @jos1264.social.skynetcloud.site.ap.brid.gy
permalink / 4 stories from sources in 44 hrs #gaming #technology #acquisitions #community
Nonprofit led by 23andMe’s former CEO wins bid to acquire the company / The Record
Monday, June 16, 2025, 1:21 pm permalink
In a twist worthy of a daytime soap, conflicting reports have emerged from the 23andMe bankruptcy auction. One account claims a nonprofit led by the former CEO has won the bid to acquire the company, while another insists the founder has clawed back control. Stakeholders now face a murky future as the ownership tussle intensifies.
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 44 hrs #biotech #privateequity #acquisitions
Friday, June 13, 2025, 6:21 pm permalink
Meta’s surprising $14.3B deal for Scale has unveiled an unexpected twist—with investor Accel now poised to reap a $2.5 billion windfall. This unusual arrangement has stirred some eyebrows in tech circles as industry watchers dissect how the deal structure ended up benefiting backers so generously.
Bluesky: @techcrunch.com
permalink / 3 stories from sources in 4 days #vc #meta #stockmarket #acquisitions
Anne Wojcicki to buy back 23andMe and its data for $305 million / CNBC
Friday, June 13, 2025, 5:20 pm permalink
Founder Anne Wojcicki is turning the tables by executing a $305 million buyback to regain control of 23andMe’s genetic assets. After a competitive bidding battle that saw Regeneron step back, she has reestablished her leadership amid high-stakes corporate maneuvering and industry whispers.
permalink / 4 stories from sources in 4 days #biotech #stockmarket #business #acquisitions
Meta Finalizes $14.3 Billion Deal with Scale AI - The Information / The Information
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 9:20 pm permalink
Meta has finalized a $14.3 billion deal to acquire a 49% stake in Scale AI. The transaction comes with leadership shifts at Scale—including an executive promotion—as Meta doubles down on its AI ambitions, proving once again that in tech, billions can buy more than just market share.
permalink / 9 stories from sources in 5 days #ai #meta #aiethics #acquisitions
IonQ to buy Oxford Ionics in $1B+ quantum hardware acquisition / Silicon Angle
Monday, June 9, 2025, 5:21 pm permalink
IonQ is set to acquire Oxford Ionics in a blockbuster deal valued at over $1 billion, signaling intense consolidation in the quantum computing hardware sector. The acquisition reflects a heightened competitive drive as companies race to master next-generation quantum technologies.
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 8 days #hardware #quantum #technology #acquisitions