What happens when you fake it and don’t make it? Elizabeth Holmes’ fraud verdict offers a warning After the Theranos founder was found guilty Monday, there was some reflection and finger-pointing among entrepreneurs and VCs. Abigail Rubenstein 1.4.22 8:17 PM Outcasts
Here's how much the crypto world loves Discord more than Telegram Discord started out as a platform for gamers. Our data shows that it now hosts the biggest and most active crypto communities, giving it profound influence in the crypto space. Othmane Zizi 1.3.22 10:51 PM Crypto
The zeitgeist of business: our most popular stories of 2021 We look back at all the stories that most caught The Business of Business readers’ attention this year, from NFTs to exclusive interviews – and even a scandal or two. Abigail Rubenstein 12.31.21 4:24 PM Features
Why the world’s most valuable edtech startup Byju’s is dogged by claims it “preys” on students The fast-growing Indian firm is in talks to go public through a $48 billion SPAC deal. At the same time, activists are demanding tighter regulation for the company. Christie Smythe 12.30.21 9:01 PM Outcasts
How Sam Adams founder Jim Koch became a billionaire after leaving a consulting gig to make beer Big corporate brewers dominated the beer industry when he founded Boston Beer Co., but Jim Koch made billions by opting not to compete directly. Amy Lamare 12.29.21 10:16 PM Features
Crypto trading is surging in Nigeria despite a government ban. These traders told us why they got in the game. We talked to three Nigerian crypto traders about the money they’re making and what the ban means for the market. Chidinma Divine Iwu 12.28.21 7:58 PM Crypto