Aarav Shen

Aarav Shen covers world news and global markets for Beijing Times, reporting on geopolitics, economic policy, and the forces shaping international affairs.

KindlyMD Merges with Nakamoto Holdings in $710M Crypto Deal

Shares of KindlyMD soared by 250% on Monday following the announcement of its merger with Nakamoto Holdings, a bitcoin investment company founded by David...

Trump Sons’ Bitcoin Mining Company Set to Go Public via Merger

A bitcoin mining company backed by President Donald Trump's sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., is set to go public on the Nasdaq...

Trump Talks to Tim Cook as U.S. and China Suspend Tariffs

President Donald Trump shared that he had spoken with Apple CEO Tim Cook following the announcement that the U.S. and China had agreed to...

Perplexity AI in Talks for $500 Million Raise at $14 Billion Valuation

Perplexity AI is in advanced discussions to raise $500 million in funding, with a valuation of $14 billion. Accel, a venture capital firm based...

Coinbase Joins S&P 500, Replacing Discover Financial Services

Coinbase is set to join the S&P 500, replacing Discover Financial Services, as announced on Monday. The change will take effect before the market...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: A Thin, High-End Smartphone to Compete in 2025

On Tuesday, Samsung unveiled its latest high-end device, the Galaxy S25 Edge, a remarkably slim smartphone measuring just 5.8 millimeters in thickness and weighing...

Fintech Firms Face Challenges as Interest Rates Decline

In 2022, financial technology (fintech) firms were among the hardest hit by rising interest rates from global central banks, leading to a decline in...

SoftBank Vision Fund Reports Loss Amid Declining Tech Investments

SoftBank's Vision Fund posted a loss for the fiscal year ending in March, marking a slowdown in the performance of its massive tech investment...

Dubai Partners with Crypto.com to Enable Cryptocurrency Payments for Government Fees

Dubai’s Department of Finance has entered into a strategic partnership with Crypto.com, allowing government service fees to be paid using cryptocurrencies. The agreement, signed...

Media Companies Face Economic Uncertainty at Annual Upfronts

Media companies are facing economic challenges as they prepare for their annual pitch to advertisers. This week, entertainment giants like NBCUniversal, Fox, and Warner...

Walgreens Expands Robotic Prescription Centers to Boost Efficiency and Patient Care

Walgreens is intensifying its focus on automation as it navigates challenges facing the retail pharmacy sector. The company is expanding its network of micro-fulfillment...

Fox to Launch Streaming Platform Fox One Ahead of NFL Season

Fox Corporation has announced plans to launch its new direct-to-consumer streaming service, named Fox One, ahead of the upcoming National Football League season. The...

GM Appoints Former Tesla and Aurora Executive Sterling Anderson as Chief Product Officer

General Motors has appointed Sterling Anderson as its new chief product officer, a strategic hire that underscores the automaker’s commitment to innovation across both...

Michael Jordan Joins NBC’s NBA Coverage as Special Contributor

NBC is set to bring NBA coverage back to its network this fall, and it's doing so with a major addition—basketball legend Michael Jordan....

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