The investment was part of a large $197 million funding round that valued Ualá at $3.2 billion in March. No operational integration will follow this capital injection, as Ualá recognizes the regulatory hurdles to bringing these assets to Latam markets as a banking institution.
Key Takeaways
Tether backed Ualá with $20M in a $197M round, accelerating the neobank’s expansion across Latin…
U.S.-listed bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) now hold an estimated 1.25 million bitcoin worth well over $100 billion, and few of the shareholders who own those funds have read the prospectus language that spells out what happens to that money if the fund’s sponsor or…
The company will provide access to USDC financial services through BEN, its regulated and licensed VASP, in compliance with national standards. The move is part of an expansion push across Latam, with a special focus on Argentina, where USDC is popular.
Key Takeaways
Circle…
Is dark matter 'tuned in' to a hidden dimension?
July 17, 2026
Two major mysteries in science, the nature of dark matter and the possible existence of higher dimensions, could be linked, new research suggests. The team behind a new study proposes that dark matter may be so strange and ghost-like because it is in tune with a fifth dimension.
When scientists discuss “extra dimensions,” they aren’t talking about other universes in which another evil…
Starship isn’t the only SpaceX rocket flying today.
A Falcon 9 rocket launched from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base today (July 16), carrying 21 satellites for the U.S. military’s advanced new “Tranche 1 Transport Layer” (T1TL) constellation to…
SpaceX Starship Flight 13 launch updates: Scrub
July 17, 2026
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Starship’s onboard systems initiated and automated aboard at T-0. (Image credit: SpaceX)
SpaceX’s Starship Flight 13 is scrubbed for the day.
At T-0, the rocket’s automated flight computer initiated a hold and abort call. It…
Official: OnePlus Exits Europe, North America; India Operations Unaffected; ColorOS to Power OnePlus Phones Globally
July 17, 2026
After a long week of rumours, OnePlus has made it official that it will no longer be launching new products in North America and Europe. The company reiterated its commitment towards the Indian market and confirmed its operations in the region remain unaffected.
OnePlus Quits North America, Europe
“As part of the proactive global strategy adjustment, OnePlus has decided to conclude new product…
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 Specifications Leaked Days Before Launch
July 17, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the Galaxy Z Flip 8 specifications have been leaked online days before the launch of the devices. The leak suggests that the Fold 8 series will have a Snapdragon Chipset but the Flip 8 will come with an Exynos one. Here’s…
Google is giving up its fight against Epic Games which will allow third-party app stores on Android aside from Google’s Play Store. Epic Games’ lawsuit demanded that Google should not only allow third-party app stores on the Android operating system but should also…
How a former DeepMind researcher raised at a $300M pre-seed valuation before launching a product
July 17, 2026
Andrew Dai left Google DeepMind knowing visual AI was the frontier he wanted to stake his claim in. He pulled off a whirlwind fundraise that resulted in a more aggressive valuation-to-capital ratio than Thinking Machines, which raised one of the largest rounds in U.S. history.
In this episode of Build Mode, host and Startup Battlefield lead Isabelle Johannessen sits down with Andrew Dai, founder…
