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America-First Strategic Reserve: President-Elect Trump Backs ‘America-First’ Crypto Reserve

Nickie Louise Posted On January 16, 2025

After four years of regulatory hurdles under the Biden administration, the cryptocurrency community is embracing Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Industry insiders are optimistic about a shift in tone, anticipating executive orders that could legitimize the sector, expand […]

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Meter launches Supernova Core: A Cosmos SDK-compatible framework to address blockchain scalability and performance challenges

Nickie Louise Posted On January 16, 2025

Cosmos SDK-based blockchains face significant hurdles in scaling effectively. As validator networks expand, existing consensus mechanisms often falter, creating performance bottlenecks that slow transaction throughput. Inefficient network communication and the overhead of validator consensus messages exacerbate these issues. Additionally, integrating […]

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Powerloom launches mainnet on Ethereum, unlocking new possibilities for Web3 apps

Nickie Louise Posted On January 16, 2025

Powerloom, a composable data network for onchain applications, has officially launched its highly anticipated L2 mainnet on Ethereum. This milestone simplifies access to accurate and verifiable onchain data, removing traditional barriers like cost and complexity for developers. With over 5,300 […]

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Point72’s new AI fund Turion nears $1.5 billion after 14% returns in just 3 months, pauses new investments

Nickie Louise Posted On January 16, 2025

Steven Cohen’s Point72 Asset Management has seen remarkable early success with its new AI-focused fund, Point72 Turion. Launched just three months ago, the fund has delivered a 14% return, quickly growing its assets to nearly $1.5 billion, according to Reuters, […]

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E-commerce tech startup Rokt secures $335M secondary share offering, now valued at $3.5 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On January 16, 2025

It’s been four years since we last featured Rokt, a New York-based tech startup that enhances eCommerce marketing by delivering personalized online shopping experiences. The company saw significant growth during the pandemic as the demand for online shopping surged. On […]

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Blue Origin successfully launches New Glenn rocket into orbit for the first time

Nickie Louise Posted On January 16, 2025

Blue Origin, the aerospace venture launched by Jeff Bezos, has marked a major milestone 24 years after its inception. In the early hours of January 16, 2025, the company’s towering 320-foot New Glenn rocket achieved orbit for the first time, […]

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Elon Musk is hiring hardcore engineers: Join X to build the Everything App—No degree needed

Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2025

Elon Musk has put out an open call for skilled engineers to help create an “everything app.” In a tweet, Musk emphasized that qualifications like a college degree or big-name job experience don’t matter as much as a solid display […]

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Colossal Biosciences raises $200M at $10.2B valuation to revive woolly mammoths and other extinct species

Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2025

In a fitting move for a company focused on bringing extinct species back to life, Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences has raised $200 million in Series C funding, becoming Texas’ first “decacorn,” a term for private companies valued at over $10 billion. […]

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Aligned Data Centers raises $12 billion in funding to expand AI infrastructure amid rising demand

Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2025

AI-focused infrastructure startup Aligned Data Centers announced on Wednesday it has raised over $12 billion in a new funding round. The capital includes $5 billion in primary equity from funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management and over $7 billion in […]

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Microsoft launches Copilot Chat: A pay-as-you-go AI assistant for corporate users

Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2025

Microsoft has launched a new offering under its Copilot AI assistant lineup, providing businesses with a consumption-based pricing model. Dubbed “Copilot Chat,” this option serves as an alternative to the Microsoft 365 Copilot, which previously required companies to pay $30 […]

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Nvidia-backed AI startup Synthesia raises $180M Series D to revolutionize AI-powered video communications; now valued at $2.1 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2025

Less than a year after unveiling its AI avatars that convey human emotions using user text inputs, Nvidia-backed AI startup Synthesia announced on Wednesday that it has secured $180 million in a Series D funding round to advance its AI-powered […]

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TikTok plans for immediate shutdown in the U.S. this Sunday, January 19

Nickie Louise Posted On January 15, 2025

TikTok is gearing up to shut down its app for U.S. users this Sunday, the day a federal law banning the app takes effect—unless the Supreme Court steps in to block the ban, according to The Information, which cited two […]

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OpenAI launches ‘Tasks’ to let you schedule reminders and to-do lists within ChatGPT

Nickie Louise Posted On January 14, 2025

ChatGPT users have something new to celebrate. The popular chatbot can now handle reminders and to-do lists for you. OpenAI announced on Tuesday the launch of a new feature called ‘Tasks’, available to paid subscribers on Plus, Team, and Pro […]

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Xiaohongshu (RedNote), the Chinese Instagram rival taking social media by storm, tops US App Store amid TikTok shutdown fears

Nickie Louise Posted On January 14, 2025

With TikTok’s future in the U.S. hanging by a thread, users are scrambling for alternatives, and Xiaohongshu, known as RedNote in English, has quickly taken center stage. The Chinese app has rocketed to the No. 1 spot for free apps on […]

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AI-powered security startup Orchid Security emerges from stealth with $36M in funding led by Intel Capital and Team8

Nickie Louise Posted On January 14, 2025

Orchid Security, an identity security startup focused on protecting customer identities as AI technology advances, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $36 million in seed funding. The early-stage funding round marks the company’s emergence from a year of operating […]

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Digital asset bank startup Sygnum secures $58M to join the unicorn club with $1 billion valuation

Nickie Louise Posted On January 14, 2025

Swiss-Singapore digital asset bank startup Sygnum has raised $58 million in its latest funding round, achieving a $1 billion valuation and earning its place in the highly coveted unicorn club. This milestone reflects a brighter outlook for the crypto industry, which […]

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TikTok discusses potential sale to Elon Musk as Supreme Court ruling looms

Nickie Louise Posted On January 14, 2025

Chinese officials are weighing an option that could see Elon Musk acquiring TikTok’s U.S. operations if the app is unable to avoid a controversial ban, according to an exclusive report from Bloomberg. The discussions reflect Beijing’s strategic considerations as TikTok […]

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Creating Equal Opportunities Online: How accessiBe Supports Accessibility for All

Nickie Louise Posted On January 13, 2025

Sponsored by accessiBe The internet is often heralded as the great equalizer—a boundless space for learning, connection, and opportunity. Yet, for over 1 billion people worldwide living with disabilities, many websites remain a source of frustration rather than access. accessiBe, […]

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Bitcoin is ‘a Ponzi scheme’ that ‘has no intrinsic value,’ JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says

Nickie Louise Posted On January 13, 2025

JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon has reignited his criticism of Bitcoin, calling it “a Ponzi scheme” that “has no intrinsic value.” In an interview with 60 Minutes, Dimon reiterated his skepticism, saying, “Bitcoin has no intrinsic value. It’s used […]

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Waystar launches generative AI tool to help hospitals fight insurance denials

Nickie Louise Posted On January 13, 2025

Hospitals and health systems in the U.S. collectively spend close to $20 billion annually trying to overturn denied insurance claims, according to a March report from Premier, a group purchasing organization. The report also highlights that nearly 15% of medical […]

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