Elon Musk’s xAI has raised $20B in its latest funding around, amid backlash over chatbot Grok creating sexualized imagery of women and children. The company said the Series F funding round had exceeded a $15B target, with investors including Valor Equity Partners, Stepstone Group, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Qatar Investment Authority, MGX and Baron … Read more
Barclays, one of the world’s largest banks and a systemically important global financial institution, has made its first investment in a stablecoin-related company. The United Kingdom-based bank said Wednesday it had invested in Ubyx, a US stablecoin clearing platform that aims to connect regulated issuers with banks and fintech companies. Barclays did not disclose the … Read more
Jennifer Aniston’s singular, signature hair has, for decades, propeled women to the hair salon chair. The “Rachel”—a layered, dark blonde, shoulder-length ’do with face-framing pieces—sits pride of place in pop culture’s hair hall of fame. But Jen An is reminding us that her iconic hairstyle is far from natural. In a video shared to her … Read more
RAKBank is preparing to join the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s) fast-evolving stablecoin ecosystem after receiving in-principle approval on Wednesday from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) to issue a UAE dirham-backed payment token. In-principle approval means the CBUAE has agreed to RAKBank’s stablecoin plans subject to final regulatory and operational conditions, and … Read more
‘Deposit tokenisation’ could overhaul how customers use their accounts, says chief Charlie Nunn
Bella Hadid’s street style runs the gamut of ’90s sartorial codes—classic denim, cool leathers, vintage accessories. After internet fixation in the late Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy reached fever pitch last year, the model’s latest look proves she’s probably got some CBK saved on her own Pinterest board. Photographed on her way to her first modeling job of … Read more
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Global Economy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The writer is the Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics at Harvard University and formerly First Deputy Managing Director and Chief Economist of the IMF Twenty twenty-five was a year when everything changed — … Read more
Color-changing lights are a lot of fun, but it can be hard to figure out how to best use them in your home. Most smart lighting companies offer pre-designed scenes to help you light your space, but the lights don’t know where they are physically in your home, and the effect can get diluted. Philips … Read more
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world For the past year, US President Donald Trump’s relentless campaign to shrink the federal government and concentrate power in his own hands has met at best ineffective resistance in Washington. But investors should … Read more
NFL Films and X will continue producing NFL Top 100 on the X platform for a second season ahead of the 2026 football season. After debuting in 2025 as an X Originals series, NFL Top 100 will continue to deliver short-form episodes throughout the preseason, which highlight the league’s players. NFL Top 100 features under five-minute episodes … Read more