November 9, 2025
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Nickie Louise

Nickie is a writer and editor for TechStartups.com. Nickie loves writing about early-stage startups, new technologies, cryptocurrencies, gaming, and gadgets. When not writing about technology, Nickie enjoys crafts, spending time with family, hiking, and exploring God's majestic creation.


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Peter Thiel-backed crypto startup Bullish targets $4.82B in upsized IPO, plans to convert proceeds into stablecoins
Nickie Louise Posted On August 11, 2025


Bullish is making another run at Wall Street — and it’s coming in bigger than before. The Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange has boosted the size of its IPO, now aiming for a valuation of up to $4.82 billion, according to […]


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SoftBank’s billion-dollar AI bet: Masayoshi Son’s mission to build artificial superintelligence
Nickie Louise Posted On August 11, 2025


Masayoshi Son is once again swinging for the fences. The billionaire founder of SoftBank believes his company will sit at the center of the next big shift in technology—a shift he says will arrive within a decade. For Son, the […]


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Will The Crypto Industry Reach Full Regulatory Approval On A Global Scale?
Nickie Louise Posted On August 11, 2025


The cryptocurrency industry has been on a path toward regulation for years, with a mix of established frameworks in certain regions and a lack of clarity in others. Among the firms navigating these regulatory changes is Gleec, a company that […]


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Top Startup and Tech Funding News Roundup – Week Ending August 8, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On August 8, 2025


It’s Friday, August 8, 2025, and we’re back with the top startup and tech funding stories that shaped the week. From AI titans locking in multi-billion-dollar rounds to stealth-mode deep tech startups breaking cover with game-changing innovations, this edition is […]


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Sam Altman dismisses Elon Musk’s warning that OpenAI GPT-5 will “eat Microsoft alive”: ‘I don’t think about him that much’
Nickie Louise Posted On August 8, 2025


The feud between Sam Altman and Elon Musk just got another chapter—and this time, it’s over GPT-5 and Microsoft. After Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced Thursday that OpenAI’s latest model, GPT-5, will be rolled out across Microsoft products—including Microsoft 365 […]


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SoftBank acquires Foxconn’s Ohio EV plant to power $500B Stargate AI infrastructure push
Nickie Louise Posted On August 8, 2025


SoftBank Group Corp is acquiring Foxconn Technology Group’s electric vehicle plant in Ohio, in a bid to launch the Japanese company’s Stargate data center project, Bloomberg reported Friday. According to the report, the Lordstown, Ohio factory is expected to be […]


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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – August 7, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On August 7, 2025


It’s Thursday, August 7, 2025, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news from across the globe. From programmable mRNA and real-time generative AI to on-orbit defense vehicles and fintech fraud resolution, today’s deals show no signs […]


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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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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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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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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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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 startup Clay raises $100M in funding led by Google’s CapitalG, doubles valuation to $3.1 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On August 5, 2025


Clay’s rise in the AI sector has been fast — and investors are doubling down. The San Francisco-based startup has more than doubled its valuation to $3.1 billion after raising $100 million in Series C funding. The round was led […]


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Palantir tops $1 billion quarterly revenue for the first time, raises 2025 forecast amid AI boom
Nickie Louise Posted On August 5, 2025


Palantir just crossed a milestone Wall Street didn’t expect until later this year. The AI software maker booked more than $1 billion in revenue for the first time in a single quarter, fueled by surging demand for its AI platforms […]


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Reflection AI in talks to raise $1 billion in funding to take on Meta, DeepSeek in Open Source AI race
Nickie Louise Posted On August 5, 2025


Reflection AI is barely a year old, but it’s already chasing one of the largest funding rounds in open‑source AI history. The New York startup, co‑founded by former Google DeepMind researchers Misha Laskin and Ioannis Antonoglou, is in talks to […]


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