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OpenAI launches GPT-5 for everyone: A “complete breakthrough” in AI reasoning

Daniel Levi Posted On August 7, 2025

OpenAI didn’t waste any time. Just a day after teasing “LIVE5TREAM THURSDAY 10AM PT” on X, the ChatGPT maker officially announced GPT-5—its newest and most advanced AI model yet. And in a big move, GPT-5 is now available to everyone, […]

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US startup Lyten acquires bankrupt Swedish battery maker Northvolt to revive Europe’s EV ambitions

Nickie Louise Posted On August 7, 2025

In March, Northvolt — once a symbol of Europe’s electric car revolution — filed for bankruptcy after losing $10 billion in investment. Now, US startup Lyten is aiming to breathe life back into what was once Europe’s boldest answer to […]

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Ripple to acquire stablecoin payments platform Rail for $200M amid U.S. regulatory shift

Nickie Louise Posted On August 7, 2025

Ripple is placing a $200 million bet on the future of stablecoin payments. The crypto company announced Thursday that it’s acquiring Rail, a Toronto-based startup specializing in stablecoin-based cross-border transactions. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter, […]

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Coral Protocol Outperforms Microsoft by 34% With Top GAIA Benchmark for AI Mini-Model

Chainwire Posted On August 7, 2025

London, England, 7th August 2025, Chainwire

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Crypto in 401(k)s: Bitcoin tops $116K as Trump executive order opens retirement plans to crypto and other alternative assets

Nickie Louise Posted On August 7, 2025

The cryptocurrency market received a jolt on Thursday after news broke that President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order that could bring bitcoin and other digital assets into millions of Americans’ 401(k) accounts. The move marks a […]

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Cryptocurrency / Press Release

BYDFi Card Officially Launches: One Card to Seamlessly Bridge Web3 Assets and Real-World Spending

Chainwire Posted On August 7, 2025

Victoria, Seychelles, 7th August 2025, Chainwire

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AccuKnox partners with SecuVerse.ai to deliver Zero Trust CNAPP Security for National Gaming Infrastructure

CyberNewswire Posted On August 7, 2025

Menlo Park, California, USA, 7th August 2025, CyberNewsWire

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1.2 Million Healthcare Devices and Systems Found Exposed Online – Patient Records at Risk of Exposure, Latest Research from Modat

CyberNewswire Posted On August 7, 2025

The Hague, Netherlands, 7th August 2025, CyberNewsWire

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Volo Launches BTC Vaults

Chainwire Posted On August 6, 2025

New York, New York, 7th August 2025, Chainwire

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Top 10 Startup and Tech Funding News – August 6, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On August 6, 2025

It’s Wednesday, August 6, 2025, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news from around the globe. Despite a cautious market, the pace of venture activity shows no signs of slowing down. From AI-driven sales automation and […]

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Apollo acquires majority stake in Stream Data Centers to capitalize on $6.7 trillion AI infrastructure boom

Daniel Levi Posted On August 6, 2025

Apollo is doubling down on digital infrastructure. The alternative asset manager has agreed to buy a majority interest in Stream Data Centers (SDC), betting that the demand for data storage and computing capacity will continue to soar as AI and […]

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GPT-5 is launching this month: Here’s what to expect from OpenAI’s next big model release

Nickie Louise Posted On August 6, 2025

OpenAI is gearing up to release the long-awaited GPT‑5, the next chapter in its series of large language models—and the expectations are sky-high. This is the model that will either confirm OpenAI’s dominance or raise questions about whether the breakthroughs […]

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Endex.ai raises $14M in funding led by OpenAI Startup Fund to bring AI agents directly into Excel

Daniel Levi Posted On August 6, 2025

A quiet experiment in the finance world just became a big headline. Endex.ai, a tech startup that’s been building an AI agent that lives inside Microsoft Excel, has raised $14 million in funding. The round was led by the OpenAI […]

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Google launches $1 billion education program to bring AI training and tools to U.S. colleges

Nickie Louise Posted On August 6, 2025

Google is making its biggest move yet to stake a claim in higher education’s AI future. The company announced a three-year, $1 billion commitment on Wednesday to provide AI training and tools to U.S. colleges and nonprofits, a sweeping effort […]

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AI accounting startup Rillet raises $70M in funding led by Andreessen Horowitz and ICONIQ

Nickie Louise Posted On August 6, 2025

Rillet is doubling down on its bid to shake up an accounting software market long dominated by Oracle and Microsoft. The AI accounting startup has secured $70 million in a Series B round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and ICONIQ, with […]

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OpenAI eyes $500B valuation ahead of potential IPO

Nickie Louise Posted On August 6, 2025

Fresh off an $8.3 billion raise that values the ChatGPT maker at $300 billion, OpenAI is reportedly in early talks over a stock sale that could push its valuation to an eye-watering $500 billion. The deal would give current and […]

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Top 10 Startup and Tech Funding News – August 5, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On August 5, 2025

It’s Tuesday, August 5, 2025, and we’re a bit late hitting send today, but we’ve pulled together a sharp edition featuring 10 notable startup and tech funding stories from across the globe. From billion‑dollar health AI platforms to early‑stage plays […]

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OpenAI launches first open weight models in years with gpt‑oss‑120b and 20b

Nickie Louise Posted On August 5, 2025

After years of closed AI, OpenAI has quietly rolled out its first openly accessible language models in more than five years: gpt‑oss‑120b and gpt‑oss‑20b. These models aren’t fully open source in the classic sense, but they do let anyone download the […]

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AI is quietly eating the M&A advisory business and even Goldman vets are turning to chatbots to replace junior bankers

Daniel Levi Posted On August 5, 2025

Late last month, we ran a story on 40 jobs most at risk of being replaced by AI. The piece was based on a Microsoft study ranking the roles most vulnerable to being taken over by machines. Some results were […]

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Dreamcash Begins Rollout of Trading Platform with Hyperliquid Integration via Waitlist Access

Chainwire Posted On August 5, 2025

George Town, Cayman Islands, 5th August 2025, Chainwire

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