129 VC-backed cybersecurity companies were acquired in 2021, shattering 2020's record of 79 deals, while $20B+ funding poured into cybersecurity startups — Even in a year where few cybersecurity startups had problems raising money, a record number of venture-backed companies also saw exits through acquisition in 2021.
Crypto payments company MoonPay acquires Iron, an API-focused stablecoin infrastructure company, a source says in a "nine-figure" deal (The Block)
The Block:
Crypto payments company MoonPay acquires Iron, an API-focused stablecoin infSources: the FTC moves ahead with an antitrust probe of Microsoft opened by Lina Khan, signaling that new Chair Andrew Ferguson prioritizes Big Tech scrutiny (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg:
Sources: the FTC moves ahead with an antitrust probe of Microsoft opened by Google releases its proposals for White House's AI Action Plan, arguing that "fair use and text-and-data mining exceptions" are "critical" to AI development (Kyle Wiggers/TechCrunch)
Kyle Wiggers / TechCrunch:
Google releases its proposals for White House's AI Action PlDeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng has become a superstar in China with tourism around his origin story, as DeepSeek proves an unexpected boon for President Xi (Richard Spencer/The Times)
Richard Spencer / The Times:
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng has become a superstar in CMemo: Sergey Brin says Google could reach AGI if employees worked harder and were in the office more, saying "60 hours a week is the sweet spot of productivity" (Nico Grant/New York Times)
Nico Grant / New York Times:
Memo: Sergey Brin says Google could reach AGI if employeesA profile of Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who leads the UAE's AI fund MGX, which has backed Stargate and sources say is set to be infused with over $50B (Wall Street Journal)
Wall Street Journal:
A profile of Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who leads the UAE
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