Apple, Google, Cash App alums ditch Big Tech to build on bitcoin, fueled by VC money and friendly White House

　　Key Points 　　Bitcoin Commons has become a launchpad for founders and engineers walking away from Silicon Valley jobs to bet on open-source code, off-grid mining, and decentralized finance 　　With Trump’s pro-bitcoin pivot, a new wave of startups is surging into the space, buoyed by regulatory optimism and moves like the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 　　From privacy-preserving cloud startups to Lightning-powered payment rails, the Commons is where conviction meets code — and careers are risked in pursuit of a new kind of financial system.

Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in Europe citing ‘challenging’ economic environment

　　Key Points 　　Sony hiked the price of its flagship PlayStation 5 console in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, citing a “challenging economic environment” as the reason behind the move. 　　Sony said it has made the “tough decision” to raise prices against the “backdrop of a challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates. 　　Global financial and currency markets have been volatile since U.S. President Donald Trump this month announced so-called “reciprocal tariffs” on more than 180 countries.

Online trading platform Webull soars 375% in second day on market after SPAC merger

　　Key Points 　　After almost quintupling in value on Monday, Webull has a market cap of $29.6 billion. 　　Founded in 2016, Webull gained traction in the U.S. four years ago as people used their stimulus checks during Covid to place trades. 　　Webull’s competitors include Robinhood, Charles Scwab and E-Trade.