Jason Calacanis

Linda Yaccarino is moving on from social media platform X, two years after joining the company, which is owned by billionaire Elon Musk. Here's what Yaccarino had to say in her farewell, how Musk responded, and what comes next. What Happened: Yaccarino announced her departure from X on the social...

Top business figures such as Bill Ackman and Jason Calacanis have publicly shared their views on the “massive precision” airstrikes carried out by the U.S. military on three Iranian nuclear sites. What Happened: These strikes mark a major escalation in the ongoing international conflict...

Google co-founder Sergey Brin just told a packed Miami crowd that AI chatbots perk up when you rough them up — verbally, at least. What Happened: Brin said on the All-In Miami fireside chat that "all models tend to do better if you threaten them, like with physical violence… historically, you...

MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) drove market conversations around a “Bitcoin treasury,” whereby companies allocate treasury funds to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) rather than traditional investments. Rumble Inc (NASDAQ:RUM) followed suit, as revealed in an announcement on Monday. This begs the...

The soaring price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to all-time highs led to many long-time believers celebrating and sometimes dunking on the many skeptics who predicted the death of the leading cryptocurrency. In 2018, entrepreneur and startup investor Jason Calacanis was among the people who said there...

As calls grow from members of Congress and political leaders for President Joe Biden to step aside in the 2024 election, timing could be of the essence ahead of next month's Democratic National Convention. Will Joe Biden Step Aside?: New reports suggest Biden could step aside by July 21, opening...

The Wall Street debut of Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) has stirred a hot debate on the valuation of the company and how bets against the stock given its meme stock potential could be a bad idea. An investor who previously supported a ban on shorting stocks could be ready to make...

The release of the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset from Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) prompted warnings from police not use it while driving or walking across the road, due to safety concerns. Police may also want to issue a warning to grooms who want to wear it during their wedding day. What...

Investor Bill Ackman has become more vocal about the 2024 election in recent months. He has supported several candidates who have argued that voters deserve better candidates than Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the two current frontrunners. With the recent results of the Iowa Republican caucus, Ackman...

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) co-founder Billy Markus, popularly known as Shibetoshi Nakamoto, criticized DAOs for their structure and questioned their long-term viability.  What Happened: Markus said on X, “Daos are almost universally stupid and doomed because ‘crypto communities...

The $10 billion dollar buyout of privately-held Subway by Roark Capital, which has in its portfolio Jimmy John’s and Arby’s, has come under the scrutiny of the Federal Trade Commission on the premise that it would create a sandwich shop monopoly. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on...

After a record turnout for the 2020 presidential elections, candidates running for the nation's highest office in 2024 may have to step up their game to reach new audiences and new potential voters inside and outside their political party. Enter the new voter outreach tool: social media....

Last week, SALT and iConnections held a conference at The Glasshouse in NYC. The event provided thought leaders with a platform to share insights on the future of innovation, investing and global financial trends. Here are some key takeaways and perspectives. Assets On Blockchain: June Ou, the...

Elon Musk announced a new Twitter feature asked by a user would be coming soon — and netizens are calling it the “fastest customer support.”  What Happened: After angel investor Jason Calacanis, an early Tesla backer, requested Twitter roll out a custom tab on a user...

Elon Musk is one of the most followed people in the world, whether it’s on social media or in traditional media coverage. Musk built a close group of friends, but a new report said they may not be as friendly as believed. What Happened: Elon Musk is the CEO of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ...