China’s Approval of 60 New Videogames Boosts Tencent Shares
Investors are hoping that Beijing's pressure on the domestic videogame industry will ease after a regulatory crackdown took a toll on Tencent and its rivals.
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Amazon Shutters Gig Delivery Service in Germany
With Amazon’s logistics and fulfillment costs under a microscope, it may have figured it has enough delivery capacity in Germany
Europe Reaches Deal to Mandate Common Charger Across Devices
Apple opposed the move, as the iPhone maker relies on its proprietary charging ports and cables to recharge devices.
PayPal Launches Crypto Transfers for Bitcoin, Ethereum
PayPal joins a growing number of fintechs in broadening their crypto payments offerings.
The RealReal CEO Abruptly Steps Down
The online luxury consignor is the latest company to announce a CEO departure this year.
Shopify’s Shareholders Approve CEO’s ‘Founder Share'
The e-commerce software providers' 10-for-1 stock split, which will help Shopify's shares appeal to a broader range of investors, was also approved at the company's annual shareholder meeting.
China Internet Stocks in Hong Kong Outperform After Didi News
While the end of Beijing's probe into Didi triggers hopes for a less harsh regulatory climate, Chinese internet giants continue to face economic headwinds.
Peloton Hires New CFO From Amazon Web Services
The beleaguered home exercise equipment company is looking for stability after a tumultuous year that has included a CEO switch.
Apple Announces Buy Now Pay Later Feature Amid Services Push
Apple has been aggressively pushing into services to diversify its revenue from its heavy dependence on the iPhone and other hardware.
Meta Appoints Chief Information Security Officer
Guy Rosen, the newly appointed chief information security officer, previously led the company's integrity efforts.
Musk Claims Twitter Breached Merger Agreement
A letter from Musk's lawyer to Twitter paves the way for him to pull out of the $44 billion deal.
China to Conclude Probe Into Didi Global, Lift Ban on New User Registrations
The end of the Didi investigation could be a turning point in China's harsh crackdown on the internet sector.
Amazon Global Consumer CEO Dave Clark Resigns
Amazon’s CEO of worldwide consumer Dave Clark announced his resignation Friday.
Tesla Will Cut 10% of Salaried Workforce
CEO Elon Musk said the electric-car maker has too many employees in some areas.
Pinterest to Acquire Fashion Marketplace The Yes
The news comes just months after The Information reported on Pinterest's failed attempts to acquire another marketplace last fall.
Coinbase to Extend Hiring Freeze, Rescind Many Recent Offers
The decisions mark a significant about-face for the crypto exchange, which had originally planned on hiring 6,000 employees in 2022.
Tiger Global Cuts Management Fees After Steep Loss
The investor’s hedge fund fell 14.2% last month as public holdings nosedived
SoftBank-Backed Social App IRL Lays Off Around 20% of Staff
IRL is one of a number of tech firms that have cut staff in recent weeks, including other SoftBank-backed startups such as Picsart, Cameo and Reef.
Winklevoss-Founded Gemini Cuts 10% of Staff as Crypto Slumps
The layoffs add to a growing list of crypto companies downsizing or freezing hiring.
Ten Eleven Ventures Raises $600 million for Cybersecurity Fund
While valuations are now coming under pressure, Ten Eleven sees the shift as an opportunity to invest.
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