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Friday, May 22, 2026

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Today's brief tracks a pivotal moment in tech and markets: Nvidia's $46.7B quarter confirms the AI infrastructure boom is far from over, SpaceX's trillion-dollar IPO filing could reshape public markets, and Grafana's codebase extortion attack warns that supply chain security can't be an afterthought. In MENA, Egypt's startup recovery is gathering pace with EDAFA's $10M commitment and a broader $289M funding month.

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Nvidia posts $46.7B quarter as SpaceX files for historic IPO, while Grafana Labs fights a codebase extortion attack and MENA startup funding rebounds to $289M in May.

AI Reuters

Nvidia Reports $46.7B Q2 Revenue on Data Center Chip Demand

Nvidia beat its own outlook with $46.7 billion in Q2 FY2026 revenue, driven by surging demand for its next-generation data center chips. CEO Jensen Huang assured investors the company can maintain its growth trajectory despite mounting competition.

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Business Reuters

SpaceX Files for Long-Awaited IPO Targeting $1 Trillion-Plus Valuation

Elon Musk's SpaceX has filed initial paperwork for a public stock offering that could value the company at over $1 trillion, potentially making Musk the world's first trillionaire when the IPO launches around June 12.

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Security The Hacker News

Grafana Labs Hit by Codebase Theft and Extortion via Stolen GitHub Token

Grafana Labs disclosed that attackers used a stolen GitHub access token to download its entire codebase. The threat actor, linked to a group called CoinbaseCartel, attempted to extort the company, which refused to pay the ransom.

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Funding TechCrunch

Ocean Emerges From Stealth With $28M to Fight AI-Powered Email Attacks

Ocean, an agentic email security startup founded by a former Israeli Iron Dome researcher, emerged from stealth with $28 million in funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners to combat AI-generated phishing and impersonation attacks.

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MENA Arab News

MENA Startup Funding Rebounds to $289M in May as Egypt Recovers

Startups across the Middle East and North Africa secured $289 million across 44 deals in May 2026, marking a 25% rise from April. Egypt saw a notable rebound, while Saudi fintech companies dominated the top funding rounds.

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MENA Startup Scene ME

EDAFA VC Plans $10M Deployment Into Egyptian Startups in 2026

Saudi-Egyptian venture capital firm EDAFA has outlined plans to deploy $10 million into Egyptian startups in 2026, signaling renewed cross-border investment confidence between the GCC and Egypt's recovering tech ecosystem.

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