Peter Thiel

The Republican vice-presidential nominee, J.D. Vance, has been under the spotlight for his connections with the tech industry. Nobel Prize-winning economist, Paul Krugman, recently highlighted this aspect of Vance’s background. What Happened: Krugman took to X to remind his followers of Vance...

The parent company of well-known non-fungible token collection Pudgy Penguins has raised $11 million from investors including Founders Fund to help launch a consumer-focused blockchain for the mass adoption of cryptocurrency. What Happened: Since being acquired by Luca Netz for 750 Ethereum (CRYPTO...

The race for faster financial transactions is heating up, and several fintech companies are at the forefront with new real-time payment solutions. These 10 companies are transforming how we handle money, making transactions instant and efficient. As we approach the Benzinga Fintech Deal Day &...

Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) was selected to be Donald Trump's running mate in the 2024 presidential election, bringing a short political career into one of the most important political positions in the U.S. Prior to his political career, Vance was in the venture capital sector. Vance's time there is...

An interesting tidbit was revealed by Michael Gibson, a former employee of Peter Thiel, in his book “Paper Belt on Fire: The Fight for Progress in an Age of Ashes.” Thiel, the billionaire investor and co-founder of Palantir Technologies, once offered a $1,000 monthly bonus if employees...

Peter Thiel, a billionaire and major JD Vance and Donald Trump supporter, isn’t just known for his big investments and political connections. He’s also part of a growing trend among the wealthy: collecting multiple passports. Why Are The Wealthy Collecting Passports? Having more than...

A handful of ultra-wealthy CEOs, hedge funders and venture capitalists are endorsing former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race. Vinod Khosla isn’t one of them. What Happened: While Tesla CEO Elon Musk, currently the richest person in the world by more than $50 billion,...

Former President Donald Trump has selected Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) to be his running mate in the 2024 presidential election. The Senator has grown in popularity in the Republican Party in recent years, but many across the nation may be unfamiliar with his history. Here's a look at five things...

In light of Donald Trump‘s announcement of Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election, entrepreneur and investor Ankur Jain suggests that this move could potentially alter the stance of Palantir Technologies Inc. co-founder Peter Thiel towards Trump. What...

Rumble Inc (NASDAQ:RUM) shares raced higher Monday, closing the day up more than 20% after former President Donald Trump picked Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate. What Happened: Trump on Monday named Vance his vice-president selection for the 2024 presidential race as the Republican...

Former President Donald Trump has announced Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2024 presidential election. What Happened: Trump announced that Vance is his vice-presidential pick for the 2024 election. The news comes as the Republican National Convention is...

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., made a bold prediction about the future of the U.S., foreseeing a millennial president by 2032, after a chat with Palantir Technologies Inc.’s Peter Thiel. What Happened: In a leaked internal memo, Zuckerberg discussed the potential shift in...

The past week has been a whirlwind of activity, with tech giants and industry leaders making headlines. From Nvidia Corp.’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) impressive performance to Elon Musk’s massive investment in AI, there’s a lot to catch up on. Let’s dive into the top stories that shaped...

Billion entrepreneur Elon Musk on Thursday shared a video snippet on X of Palantir Technologies co-founder Peter Thiel applauding his penchant for risk. Thiel’s The Founders Fund is among the backers of Musk’s SpaceX and the two worked together at PayPal in the 2000s. What Happened:...

Last week, at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) co-founder Peter Thiel underscored the pivotal role founders play in the success of their companies while giving the example of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg. What Happened: Thiel’...