Paris’ bike-share system, Vélib has long been considered one of the shining success stories of urban micromobility. With a massive fleet of over 20,000 pedal and electric-assist bicycles around Paris, the service has helped millions of residents and tourists get around the City of Light without needing a car or scooter. But lately, a growing problem is threatening to knock the wheels off this…
How do you balance risk management and safety with innovation in agentic systems — and how do you grapple with core considerations around data and model selection? In this VB Transform session, Milind Naphade, SVP, technology, of AI Foundations at Capital One, offered best…
Elon Musk’s ‘truth-seeking’ Grok AI peddles conspiracy theories about Jewish control of media
July 8, 2025
Elon Musk’s xAI is facing renewed criticism after its Grok chatbot exhibited troubling behavior over the July 4th holiday weekend, including responding to questions as if it were Musk himself and generating antisemitic content about Jewish control of Hollywood.
The…
Why CISOs are making the SASE switch: Fewer vendors, smarter security, better AI guardrails
July 8, 2025
Investors, including venture capitalists (VCs), are betting $359 million that secure access service edge (SASE) will become a primary consolidator of enterprise security tech stacks.
Cato Network’s oversubscribed Series G round last week demonstrates that investors view SASE as capable of driving significant consolidation across its core and adjacent markets. Now valued at $4.8 billion, Cato…
U.S. Government Ends Legal Battle Over Tornado Cash Sanctions
The U.S. government has officially stepped away from its high-profile lawsuit against Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer once at the center of controversy over privacy and financial crime. As of June 28, 2025, court…
U.S. crypto regulation is accelerating as Ripple’s top executive joins a pivotal Senate hearing that could redefine oversight, innovation, and investor protection across digital markets.
Ripple CEO to Testify in Senate Crypto Hearing Amid Push for Regulatory…
Russia has created a comprehensive register of crypto mining equipment, which aims to identify electricity consumers involved in mining, facilitating special regulations and taxation.
Combating Unregistered Mining Operations
The Russian Ministry of Energy, Federal Tax Service (FTS), and Ministry of Digital Development have reportedly compiled a comprehensive register of crypto mining equipment.
BMW CE: The Future of Electric Scooters
July 8, 2025
BMW Motorrad’s futuristic electric scooter just got its first real refresh since beginning production in 2021. The BMW CE 04, already one of the most capable and stylish electric maxi-scooters on the market, now gets a set of upgraded trim options, new aesthetic touches…
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you combine a fruit cart, a cargo bike, and a Piaggio Ape all in one vehicle, now you’ve got your answer. I submit, for your approval, this week’s feature for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column…
Happy 4th of July, everyone! We’ve got a jam-packed Green Deals for you today, with plenty of new and returning low prices worth considering before they’re gone. Headlining today’s edition is the first chance at savings on Aventon’s new Pace 4 Step-Through Cruiser e-bike that comes with many theft-deterring smart features at $1,699. That’s not all we have in the EV category either, as…
