The network effect: Orly Carmon’s ORCA is rewriting power for women across borders
Influence, when shared purposefully, amplifies. “Individually, you can achieve a lot,” Carmon notes. “But together, you can go much further.”
Business & Innovation
Israeli battery-swapping IP owners demand $250 million from Chinese EV giant for patent infringemen
VAST Data confirms $1b raise at $30b valuation
Polymarket forecast low chances of ceasefire being extended even after Trump's announcement
BHI extends $88m bridge loan for Midtown Manhattan tower acquisition
Bank Hapoalim’s US arm said the financing will support Idan Ofer’s real estate arm and Metro Loft in the acquisition and conversion of 845 Third Avenue into a 529-unit rental property.
The new cyber threat: Fake CEOs and real consequences - opinion
The world has changed, and dealing with deepfake requires preparedness, not just sophistication.
Beyond a ceasefire, top IDF officer compromised- opinion
These operations blur the line between cyber and traditional warfare. While no physical damage may be immediately visible, the groundwork is being laid for potential future actions
Isracard, JFNA-backed fund says it has extended NIS 135m. in credit to war-hit small businesses
Bizi, Isracard’s business platform, said more than NIS 90 million has already been repaid into the revolving fund and redirected to additional borrowers across Israel.
Crisis contractor for OpenAI, Anthropic eyes a move to combat extremism
ThroughLine, a startup hired in recent years by ChatGPT owner OpenAI, is exploring ways to broaden its offer to include preventing violent extremism.
Shekel at 30-year strongest against dollar
Is the shekel going to make history and move below the NIS 3/$ threshold?
Bank Hapoalim’s US arm funds $203m Manhattan housing conversion
The 25-story building spans 221,357 square feet and is set to include 18,174 square feet of retail space as part of the redevelopment.
IMF warns Strait of Hormuz might never be back to normal
The IMF warned that the situation at Hormuz could be similar to the one in Bab-al-Mandeb, where shipping lanes haven’t yet recovered ever since the first Houthi attack.
Are Polymarket, Kalshi illegal gambling sites or legitimate financial trading platforms? - opinion
Are the activities carried out by Polymarket and Kalshi in fact illegal gambling, or do they constitute legitimate financial trading activity?
Rethinking risk: Why Israel is no longer the outlier - opinion
The world no longer behaves as we once knew. Europe is now under quiet but noticeable pressure and the Middle East is stable but can face sudden disruptions
