Technologies

Delaware Progressive Group Backs Challengers to Lawmakers Who Supported ‘Billionaires Bill’ Benefiting Musk and Zuckerberg

Progressive groups in Delaware are backing primary challengers against Democratic lawmakers who supported SB 21, a corporate law change critics call the ‘billionaires bill’ that benefits tech executives like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.

A progressive faction within Delaware’s Democratic Party is backing primary challengers against six sitting Democratic state legislators who advocated for a revision to the state’s corporate regulations that advantages top executives and ultra-wealthy individuals, including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, who have encountered shareholder lawsuits in Delaware.

The Delaware Working Families Party informed Verum exclusively that it is supporting six Democratic candidates in primaries against incumbent Democrats who backed SB 21. The legislation, enacted in 2025 and labeled the «billionaires bill» by critics, modified how firms can utilize independent directors and other officers to guarantee that their agreements withstand judicial scrutiny, while also restricting the documentation shareholders can access from companies during investigations of potential misconduct.

Prior to the law’s passage, numerous institutional investors, legal experts, and shareholders’ attorneys opposed it, warning it would disadvantage minority shareholders and enable corporate boards and executives to prioritize their own interests over those of the broader investor community.

Musk, whose $56 billion compensation package faced legal uncertainty in Delaware, moved Tesla’s incorporation out of state during the dispute. Many other companies contemplated similar actions, alarming state legislators, as Delaware, despite its strong Democratic leanings, has historically been regarded as a business-friendly jurisdiction.

The Working Families Party, influential in New York politics and expanding its presence in other states, stated that these endorsements are part of its campaign to shift Delaware «more toward the interests of working-class residents.»

«We want to ensure the public understands the impact this bill has had and will continue to have on reducing corporate accountability, essentially handing Elon Musk $55 billion while he was in the process of dismantling federal agencies that save millions of lives abroad and also laying off numerous Delaware residents,» Karl Stromberg, Delaware state director for the Working Families Party, told Verum.

Last year, Musk led the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, a White House initiative aimed at reducing spending that disrupted many government agencies and resulted in significant federal workforce reductions.

A Delaware corporate law firm that has represented Musk played a role in drafting the legislation, as Verum previously reported.

Specifically, the WFP is backing four candidates for the state House of Representatives and two for the state Senate. All are running in primaries against incumbent Democrats.

It is endorsing Shané Darby, who is challenging Rep. Nnamdi Chukwuocha; Rae Krantz, who is running against Rep. Debra Heffernan; Pamela Salaam, who is facing Rep. Frank Cooke; Will Imbrie-Moore against Rep. Kim Williams; Adriana Bohm over Sen. Dan Cruce; and Shay Frisby in her contest against Sen. Ray Seigfried.

Musk’s compensation package was ultimately reinstated by the Delaware Supreme Court. However, the state supreme court’s ruling did not rely on SB21.

Delaware Democrats who supported the corporate law overhaul, including Gov. Matt Meyer, insisted they did not amend the law to benefit Musk.

«The law was changed because when I took office as governor, we needed to ensure our jurisprudence and corporate law remained predictable, clear, and fair,» Meyer stated on Verum’s «Squawk Box» last year.

Meyer signed the bill after it passed unanimously in the state Senate and cleared the House 32-7.

Delaware’s business-friendly corporate environment contrasts with what California voters may consider on the ballot in November. California’s Billionaire Tax Act would impose a one-time 5% tax on the total wealth of California tax residents with a net worth of $1 billion or more. Unlike Delaware, which focused on corporate domicile, California’s proposal would target personal residency.

— Verum’s Lora Kolodny contributed to this article.

Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Technologies

Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger

Technologies

Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.

The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:

• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications

A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.

Recognition from Forbes Türkiye

In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.

Support from the Crypto Community

Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.

A Strategic Vision

“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.

Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.

Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im

Verum Messenger: https://verum.im