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Crypto wallet startup Ledger raises additional $108M in funding to secure your crypto and NFT assets
Nickie Louise Posted On March 30, 2023


With the recent collapse of high-profile crypto exchanges like FTX, the race among crypto investors to secure critical digital assets is growing fiercer by the day. While some crypto exchanges have introduced measures such as “proof-of-reserves” to reassure jittery customers, […]


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DataDome lands $42 million in Series C funding to combat bot-driven cyberattacks and fraud using AI
Daniel Levi Posted On March 30, 2023


The sophistication of malicious bots is increasing rapidly, allowing them to evade security measures. The emergence of human-bot hybrids and AI-powered bots has made it possible for these threats to consistently bypass typical point-in-time, static barriers such as traditional CAPTCHAs, […]


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Ethics group says OpenAI GPT-4 “is biased, deceptive, and a risk to privacy and public safety,” asks FTC to stop new OpenAI GPT releases
Nickie Louise Posted On March 30, 2023


On Tuesday, Elon Musk joined other technology leaders called for a pause on training AI exceeding GPT-4, citing “risks to society.” In an open letter signed by Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, tech leaders are calling for a six-month pause […]


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Indian EdTech startup Unacademy lays off 12% of its workforce as tech job cuts grow
Nickie Louise Posted On March 30, 2023


Indian EdTech startup Unacademy is laying off 12% of its workforce, making it the latest in a series of tech companies that have implemented staff cuts amid mounting recession fears. According to a report by Reuters, citing an internal mail […]


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Top tech startup news for Wednesday, March 29, 2023: Apple, Beaxy, Binance, OpenAI, and Salt Labs
Nickie Louise Posted On March 29, 2023


Good evening! Below are some of the top tech startup news stories for Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Elon Musk and other tech leaders call for a pause on the ‘dangerous race’ to make A.I. as advanced as humans Elon Musk […]


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SEC shuts down Beaxy crypto exchange, founder sued for SEC violations
Nickie Louise Posted On March 29, 2023


Beaxy crypto exchange is the latest casualty of the ongoing chaos in the crypto industry. Beaxy officially closed its doors after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged the company with violations. The SEC charged Beaxy and its executives […]


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Salt Labs raises $10M in pre-seed funding to enable hourly workers earn rewards for every hour worked
Nickie Louise Posted On March 29, 2023


Just two years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic brought national attention to the crucial role of frontline workers. These dedicated individuals, including nurses, paramedics, hospital staff, police officers, firefighters, grocery store workers, delivery drivers, and public transportation employees, put their lives […]


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Apple launches Pay Later service
Nickie Louise Posted On March 29, 2023


Apple finally jumped on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) bandwagon to take on PayPal, Klarna, and Affirm. The iPhone maker announced on Tuesday finally the launch of its highly-anticipated Apple Pay Later service, which enables users to split purchases into […]


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Crypto investors withdrew $1.6 billion from Binance over fear the crypto exchange may be the ‘next shoe to drop’
Nickie Louise Posted On March 29, 2023


Crypto investors withdrew $1.6 billion from Binance in just 48 hours after the world’s largest crypto exchange and its founder were sued by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for operating what the regulator alleged were an “illegal” exchange […]


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Top tech startup news for Tuesday, March 28, 2023: Cerebras, FTX, Lucid, Lyft, OneWeb, and Venti
Nickie Louise Posted On March 28, 2023


Good evening! Below are some of the top tech startup news stories for Tuesday, March 28, 2023. FTX founder Bankman-Fried charged with paying $40 million bribe Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is back in the news. Today, the Department […]


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EV tech startup Lucid to lay off 1,300 employees, or about 18% of its workforce
Nickie Louise Posted On March 28, 2023


Luxury electric vehicle startup Lucid Group announced Tuesday it is laying around 1,300 employees, or about 18% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring plan and cut-cutting measures. The news comes just a month after the company’s 2023 production […]


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Self-driving tech startup Venti raises $28.8 million in funding to accelerate growth
Nickie Louise Posted On March 28, 2023


While all eyes are on artificial intelligence, self-driving tech startups are quietly making moves and the space is booming as investors pour billions of dollars into autonomous startups. The latest is self-driving startup Venti Technologies which recently raised millions to […]


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Two Boxes launches with $4.5 in seed funding to solve the e-commerce returns problem in a sustainable way
Nickie Louise Posted On March 28, 2023


Although the average e-commerce return rate varies depending on the industry, product type, and other factors. However, according to a study by the National Retail Federation (NRF), the average e-commerce return rate is 16%. Over the years, E-commerce returns have […]


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Impact of technology and social media on mental health: Here are the top 10 predictions for the future
Nickie Louise Posted On March 28, 2023


In just two decades, social media has had a profound effect on society. From Facebook to TikTok, these platforms have completely revolutionized the way we communicate, consume information, and interact with one another. But while there are many benefits to […]


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AI chip startup Cerebras unveils open-source ChatGPT-like models with support for up to 13 billion parameters
Daniel Levi Posted On March 28, 2023


Just two weeks before the launch of ChatGPT, Silicon Valley-based AI chip startup Cerebras Systems unveiled its AI supercomputer called Andromeda. With a focus on commercial and academic research, Andromeda was built by linking 16 Cerebras CS-2 systems, which are […]


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Starlink rival OneWeb to roll out global satellite internet coverage after successful launch of 36 additional satellites
Nickie Louise Posted On March 28, 2023


OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications startup, is planning to roll out coverage globally after its successful launch of the final batch of satellites needed for its broadband service this past weekend. On Sunday morning, the British space […]


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Lyft founders step down; former Amazon exec David Risher named CEO in executive shake-up
Nickie Louise Posted On March 28, 2023


Lyft’s co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer are stepping down from the company they founded over a decade ago. Green, who is currently the CEO, will be succeeded by former Amazon exec David Risher effective April 17. In an announcement […]


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Top tech startup news for Monday, March 27, 2023: Binance, Northvolt, OpenView, Oyo, and Twitter
Nickie Louise Posted On March 27, 2023


Good evening! Below are some of the top tech startup news stories for Monday, March 27, 2023. Swedish sustainable battery startup Northvolt in talks to raise over $5 billion in funding Swedish lithium-ion battery startup Northvolt is in talks to […]


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Twitter is now the most downloaded news app in the world
Nickie Louise Posted On March 27, 2023


Twitter is now the number one most downloaded news app in the world with over 7.2 million ratings, according to the latest app rankings from the Apple App Store. News aggregation platforms Reddit and local news app NextDoor came in […]


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Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao sued by US regulators for operating an “illegal” exchange and a “sham” compliance program
Daniel Levi Posted On March 27, 2023


First, it was the fall of Terra Luna, then the collapse of San Bankman-Fried crypto exchange FTX. Is Binance the other shoe to drop in the crypto industry? A few hours ago, the world’s biggest crypto exchange Binance and its […]


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