Category: Business
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STAT+: In health insurers’ race to offload unprofitable members, winners begin to emerge
STAT+: In health insurers’ race to offload unprofitable members, winners begin to emerge If you’ve followed health insurance earnings over the past few weeks, you might be experiencing some whiplash. Four of the biggest players — top names like UnitedHealth Group and Elevance — lowered their profit expectations for the year, while two others —…
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STAT+: Trump demands drugmakers slash U.S. price now
STAT+: Trump demands drugmakers slash U.S. price now Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning, and happy birthday to me! Today, we see the Senate Appropriations Committee look to increase NIH funding, despite the Trump administration’s request to slash…
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Michael Saylor Touts Bitcoin-Tied Preferred Stock as ‘High-Yield’ Option for Retirees
Michael Saylor Touts Bitcoin-Tied Preferred Stock as ‘High-Yield’ Option for Retirees Bitcoin-backed yield products may appeal to retirees seeking alternative income, but only if structured with safeguards, sources told Decrypt. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Microsoft valuation surges above $4 trillion as AI lifts stocks
Microsoft valuation surges above $4 trillion as AI lifts stocks Shares of Microsoft spiked Thursday following blowout quarterly results, lifting the tech giant into the previously unprecedented $4 trillion club along with Nvidia, another artificial intelligence standout. Go to techxplore
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Trump escalates demands that pharma companies lower their drug prices
Trump escalates demands that pharma companies lower their drug prices President Trump escalated his demands that pharma companies lower U.S. drug prices in line with what other countries pay, sending letters to 17 major drug companies Thursday that called on them to take actions by Sept. 29. He specifically asked the firms to: provide their…
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Tourists Can Now Withdraw Cash With USDT via Kaia ATMs in South Korea
Tourists Can Now Withdraw Cash With USDT via Kaia ATMs in South Korea Stablecoin ATMs launch in South Korea for tourists, as regulators continue to weigh rules on broader stablecoin use. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Is AI causing tech worker layoffs? That’s what CEOs suggest, but the reality is complicated
Is AI causing tech worker layoffs? That’s what CEOs suggest, but the reality is complicated If you read the typical 2025 mass layoff notice from a tech industry CEO, you might think that artificial intelligence cost workers their jobs. Go to techxplore
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Visa Flags Modest Stablecoin Uptake, Calls for Clear US Regulation
Visa Flags Modest Stablecoin Uptake, Calls for Clear US Regulation Visa sees stablecoins as a long-term opportunity but says adoption remains limited amid regulatory uncertainty and low transaction volumes. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Michael Saylor’s Strategy Raises $2.5B in Record Stock Offering to Buy More Bitcoin
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Raises $2.5B in Record Stock Offering to Buy More Bitcoin Strategy has raised capital through newly listed preferred shares to purchase another 21,021 BTC, lifting its total stash to nearly 629,000. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Spotify sees 12% rise in paid subscribers
Spotify sees 12% rise in paid subscribers Spotify saw paying subscribers rise 12% to 276 million customers in the second quarter of 2025, the world’s top music streaming service said on Tuesday, though profits fell below expectations. Go to techxplore
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Spain competition watchdog expands probe into Apple
Spain competition watchdog expands probe into Apple Spain’s competition watchdog said Tuesday that it had broadened a probe opened last year into the conditions Apple imposes on developers of mobile applications sold on its App Store. Go to techxplore
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Tron Inc. Files to Sell Up to $1 Billion in Securities Under TRX Strategy
Tron Inc. Files to Sell Up to $1 Billion in Securities Under TRX Strategy Now called Tron Inc., the toy firm has pivoted into a crypto proxy tied to the Tron blockchain, with Justin Sun’s father as board chair. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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EU accuses online giant Temu over sale of ‘illegal’ products
EU accuses online giant Temu over sale of ‘illegal’ products The European Union accused Chinese-founded online shopping giant Temu on Monday of breaking the bloc’s digital rules by not “properly” assessing the risks of illegal products. Go to techxplore
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STAT+: Pharma firms will face 15% tariffs in Trump’s E.U. trade deal
STAT+: Pharma firms will face 15% tariffs in Trump’s E.U. trade deal WASHINGTON — President Trump’s tariffs on pharmaceuticals coming from the European Union will be set at 15% and will not go into effect until a national security investigation has been completed, according to a White House official familiar with the plans. Once the…
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Struggling Japanese AI Firm Turns to Bitcoin via Hong Kong Subsidiary
Struggling Japanese AI Firm Turns to Bitcoin via Hong Kong Subsidiary Quantum Solutions is turning to Bitcoin via a Hong Kong subsidiary, joining struggling firms chasing upside through crypto treasury plays. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings Again in Steady March Toward 2026 Goal
Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings Again in Steady March Toward 2026 Goal Metaplanet is deepening its bitcoin treasury strategy, using share-linked funding to accelerate fresh purchases. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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India’s TCS to cut 12,000 jobs
India’s TCS to cut 12,000 jobs Indian IT giant Tata Consultancy Services said Sunday it will cut around 2% of its global workforce, or about 12,000 jobs, as demand contracts in the sector it leads. Go to techxplore
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STAT+: Hospitals boost their profit expectations for 2025 as health insurers stumble
STAT+: Hospitals boost their profit expectations for 2025 as health insurers stumble Two major investor-owned hospital chains upped their 2025 revenue and profit forecasts this week, in stark contrast to health insurers, who’ve been doing the opposite. HCA Healthcare and Tenet Healthcare, for-profit chains that collectively own 240 hospitals, both said their revenue and profit…
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STAT+: FDA panel stirs backlash for SSRI use during pregnancy
STAT+: FDA panel stirs backlash for SSRI use during pregnancy Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Morning. Today, we discuss how Duchenne patients and their families are responding to the shelving of Sarepta Therapeutics’ gene therapy, see an FDA panel…
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Is PayPal’s New Fiat Platform a Stablecoin Killer?
Is PayPal’s New Fiat Platform a Stablecoin Killer? PayPal World will link major domestic digital wallets, but legacy constraints could limit its challenge to stablecoins, Decrypt was told. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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India’s Infosys narrows revenue forecast as profits beat expectations
India’s Infosys narrows revenue forecast as profits beat expectations Indian IT giant Infosys on Wednesday increased the lower end of its annual growth forecast for the current fiscal year after reporting better-than-expected results for the June quarter. Go to techxplore
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STAT+: FDA opens applications for new voucher program
STAT+: FDA opens applications for new voucher program Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning. We’ve got more developments with Sarepta today. My colleagues got exclusive comments from a senior FDA official — read on for what the official said.…
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Japan’s Kitabo Joins Growing List of Asian Firms Turning to Bitcoin Amid Financial Strain
Japan’s Kitabo Joins Growing List of Asian Firms Turning to Bitcoin Amid Financial Strain Kitabo cited growing regulatory clarity and Bitcoin’s establishment as a key asset following its U.S. ETF listing as reasons for the move. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Chinese state hackers targeting Microsoft customers
Chinese state hackers targeting Microsoft customers Chinese state-sponsored hackers are actively exploiting critical security vulnerabilities in users of Microsoft’s popular SharePoint servers to steal sensitive data and deploy malicious code, the US tech giant warned Tuesday. Go to techxplore
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Generative AI is coming to the workplace, so I designed a business technology class with AI baked in
Generative AI is coming to the workplace, so I designed a business technology class with AI baked in The tech world says generative artificial intelligence is essential for the future of work and learning. But as an educator, I still wonder: Is it really worth bringing it into the classroom? Will these tools truly help…
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Western Union Eyes Stablecoins as Remittance Giants Face Outward Pressure
Western Union Eyes Stablecoins as Remittance Giants Face Outward Pressure Western Union joins a growing list of firms exploring stablecoins as the GENIUS Act brings new clarity to U.S. regulations. Callan Quinn Go to decrypt.co
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Jensen Huang, AI visionary in a leather jacket
Jensen Huang, AI visionary in a leather jacket Unknown to the general public just three years ago, Jensen Huang is now one of the most powerful entrepreneurs in the world as head of chip giant Nvidia. Go to techxplore
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Microsoft halts China-based tech support for Pentagon systems
Microsoft halts China-based tech support for Pentagon systems Microsoft said Friday it is making sure that personnel based in China are not providing technical support for US Defense Department systems, after investigative news site ProPublica revealed the practice earlier this week. Go to techxplore
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Tether’s CEO Says USDT Is Coming to America—And Circle’s CEO Isn’t Afraid
Tether’s CEO Says USDT Is Coming to America—And Circle’s CEO Isn’t Afraid Leaders of the world’s top two stablecoin companies laid out their plans for the future after President Trump signed sweeping stablecoin legislation into law. Sander Lutz Go to decrypt.co
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STAT+: Judge dismisses Humana’s case over downgraded Medicare Advantage ratings
STAT+: Judge dismisses Humana’s case over downgraded Medicare Advantage ratings A federal judge on Friday tossed out a lawsuit from Humana that attempted to reinstate higher quality ratings to its 2025 Medicare Advantage plans. The ruling jeopardizes billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded bonuses that Humana gets from the government’s star ratings program. However, Humana said…
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E-Bike Maker’s Shares Soar 135% on $500 Million Bitcoin Treasury Plan
E-Bike Maker’s Shares Soar 135% on $500 Million Bitcoin Treasury Plan Electric vehicle maker Volcon announced that it would purchase about $470 million in Bitcoin, adding to the list of corporate BTC treasuries. Liz Napolitano Go to decrypt.co
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Kraken Opens US Futures Trading as Congress Advances Landmark Crypto Bills
Kraken Opens US Futures Trading as Congress Advances Landmark Crypto Bills Kraken’s development lands as Congress advances the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts, signaling a turning point in U.S. crypto policy. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Amazon’s carbon emissions jump as AI push tests company’s climate pledge
Amazon’s carbon emissions jump as AI push tests company’s climate pledge Amazon’s greenhouse gas emissions rose by 6% last year, due mostly to pollution generated by the company’s delivery fleet and increased data center construction. Go to techxplore
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Funders commit $1B toward developing AI tools for frontline workers
Funders commit $1B toward developing AI tools for frontline workers A coalition of funders, including the Gates Foundation and Ballmer Group, will spend $1 billion over 15 years to help develop artificial intelligence tools for public defenders, parole officers, social workers and others who help Americans in precarious situations. Go to techxplore
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Zuckerberg settles lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal
Zuckerberg settles lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg and other company board members settled a shareholder lawsuit on Thursday concerning decisions made in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal. Go to techxplore
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Bank of America CEO Says Still Too Early For Stablecoin Plans as US Stalls on Key Crypto Rules
Bank of America CEO Says Still Too Early For Stablecoin Plans as US Stalls on Key Crypto Rules Bank of America is holding back on stablecoins, with CEO Brian Moynihan citing regulatory uncertainty and limited customer demand. Callan Quinn Go to decrypt.co
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California farmers identify a hot new cash crop: Solar power
California farmers identify a hot new cash crop: Solar power Imagine that you own a small, 20-acre farm in California’s Central Valley. You and your family have cultivated this land for decades, but drought, increasing costs and decreasing water availability are making each year more difficult. Go to techxplore
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Block Earner Launches Australia’s ‘First’ Bitcoin-Backed Home Loan
Block Earner Launches Australia’s ‘First’ Bitcoin-Backed Home Loan The product allows crypto holders to finance property deposits using Bitcoin as collateral, all without having to sell their stash. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Peter Thiel Bets Big on Ethereum, Buys Stake in Treasury Firm Chaired by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee
Peter Thiel Bets Big on Ethereum, Buys Stake in Treasury Firm Chaired by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee The development comes as interest in Ethereum reserves rises, with BitMine surpassing $500 million in holdings. Callan Quinn Go to decrypt.co
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AI engineers don’t feel empowered to tackle sustainability crisis, new research suggests
AI engineers don’t feel empowered to tackle sustainability crisis, new research suggests A survey of 23 machine learning (ML) practitioners across the U.K. and other parts of the world, conducted by King’s College London, highlighted feelings of alienation from the sustainability of models, suggesting environmental credentials were not viewed as part of an AI’s performance.…
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Does AI actually boost productivity? The evidence is murky
Does AI actually boost productivity? The evidence is murky There’s been much talk recently—especially among politicians—about productivity. And for good reason: Australia’s labor productivity growth sits at a 60-year low. Go to techxplore
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Elon Musk’s X platform investigated in France for alleged data tampering and fraud
Elon Musk’s X platform investigated in France for alleged data tampering and fraud French prosecutors have launched a police investigation into alleged data tampering and fraud involving X, Elon Musk’s social media platform. Go to techxplore
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STAT+: Questions about the FDA’s ‘radical transparency’ efforts
STAT+: Questions about the FDA’s ‘radical transparency’ efforts Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Happy Friday. Today, we talk about the stem cell fire sale at CIRM, and about the FDA’s move to release a limited batch of complete response letters. FDA…
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Reducing Time to Value for Data Science Projects: Part 3
Reducing Time to Value for Data Science Projects: Part 3 Setting up a robust experimentation process The post Reducing Time to Value for Data Science Projects: Part 3 appeared first on Towards Data Science. Kristopher McGlinchey Go to original source
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AI device startup that sued OpenAI and Jony Ive is now suing its own ex-employee over trade secrets
AI device startup that sued OpenAI and Jony Ive is now suing its own ex-employee over trade secrets A secretive competition to pioneer a new way of communicating with artificial intelligence chatbots is getting a messy public airing as OpenAI fights a trademark dispute over its stealth hardware collaboration with legendary iPhone designer Jony Ive.…
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STAT+: Brawl over Eylea gets biosimilar industry’s attention
STAT+: Brawl over Eylea gets biosimilar industry’s attention Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Hello! Today, we talk about a cool experimental enzyme therapy, observe more patent maneuvers over Eylea, and see an ‘underdog’ startup get a huge seed round to…
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Trump’s Truth Social Teases Upcoming Utility Token, Shills ‘Patriot’ Subscription
Trump’s Truth Social Teases Upcoming Utility Token, Shills ‘Patriot’ Subscription The social platform founded by Donald Trump is rolling out a loyalty rewards system with plans for a utility token. Callan Quinn Go to decrypt.co
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AI Agents Are Shaping the Future of Work Task by Task, Not Job by Job
AI Agents Are Shaping the Future of Work Task by Task, Not Job by Job What two groundbreaking studies reveal about the future of human-AI collaboration, and the enterprise playbook for thriving in the AI agent era The post AI Agents Are Shaping the Future of Work Task by Task, Not Job by Job appeared…
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Inside North Korea’s Hiring Scams Targeting Crypto Firms
Inside North Korea’s Hiring Scams Targeting Crypto Firms Companies and recruiters are warning that North Korea is hiring Europeans as fronts for job interviews, and the problem is only getting worse. Callan Quinn Go to decrypt.co
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What I Learned in my First 18 Months as a Freelance Data Scientist
What I Learned in my First 18 Months as a Freelance Data Scientist The taxes and health insurance edition The post What I Learned in my First 18 Months as a Freelance Data Scientist appeared first on Towards Data Science. CJ Sullivan Go to original source
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‘We’re AI,’ popular indie rock band admits
‘We’re AI,’ popular indie rock band admits An indie rock band with more than a million monthly listeners on Spotify has owned up to being an AI-generated music project following days of speculation about whether the group was real. Go to techxplore
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STAT+: How Republicans sidelined the health care industry and pushed through historic Medicaid cuts
STAT+: How Republicans sidelined the health care industry and pushed through historic Medicaid cuts WASHINGTON — Republicans swiftly approved President Trump’s tax cut bill last week, despite a full-court press from doctors, hospitals, and patients to beat back some of the largest health care cuts in American history — more than $1 trillion in all…
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STAT+: Fed-up and demoralized, FDA staff are leaving.
STAT+: Fed-up and demoralized, FDA staff are leaving. You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine. Sign up here to receive it in your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Between innings of the July 4 Chesapeake Baysox game against the Richmond Flying Squirrels there was…
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STAT+: Khosla Ventures sets sights on $4 billion in new funds
STAT+: Khosla Ventures sets sights on $4 billion in new funds Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Hello, friends! We’re back. Hope you are having a delightful summer (or winter, I suppose, depending on your hemisphere). Today, we talk about morale…
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Gold Explorer Joins Bitcoin Treasury Bandwagon
Gold Explorer Joins Bitcoin Treasury Bandwagon The early-stage gold explorer’s Bitcoin reserve strategy has become a familiar playbook among financially pressured firms. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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How a Hacker Spent Only $2.7K to Steal $140 Million From Brazilian Banks
How a Hacker Spent Only $2.7K to Steal $140 Million From Brazilian Banks The hackers laundered roughly $40 million worth of the stolen funds using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether, according to a blockchain investigator. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Russian Arms Maker Wants Its Own Stablecoin Too—On Tron
Russian Arms Maker Wants Its Own Stablecoin Too—On Tron Russian state-owned manufacturing firm Rostec has said it will roll out a ruble-pegged token called RUBx on Tron. And a payments platform to boot. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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Telegram’s Crypto Ecosystem Notches Billion-Dollar Unicorn in The Open Platform
Telegram’s Crypto Ecosystem Notches Billion-Dollar Unicorn in The Open Platform A key player in the Telegram-linked The Open Network (TON) crypto ecosystem just hit a $1 billion valuation with its latest funding round. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Peter Thiel, Tech Billionaires to Form Bank for Crypto, AI Startups
Peter Thiel, Tech Billionaires to Form Bank for Crypto, AI Startups The proposed bank, called Ererbor, will service firms in crypto, defense, AI and other sectors that have historically been barred from working with more traditional financial institutions. Liz Napolitano Go to decrypt.co
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Inside the Controversy Brewing Over Robinhood’s Tokenized Stocks
Inside the Controversy Brewing Over Robinhood’s Tokenized Stocks Robinhood’s tokenized stocks drew fire from the ChatGPT maker and critics who say the product offers no real equity and lacks transparency. Jason Nelson,Sebastian Sinclair Go to decrypt.co
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STAT+: Dr. Oz tries to seal the deal on Trump’s tax-cut bill
STAT+: Dr. Oz tries to seal the deal on Trump’s tax-cut bill WASHINGTON — As GOP leadership pushes to pass President Trump’s tax megabill this week, one administration official has been working hard behind the scenes to close the deal: Mehmet Oz, who oversees Medicare and Medicaid. House Republicans, including those on the fence about…
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Figma Eyes Further Bitcoin Exposure in Run-Up to Hopeful NYSE Debut
Figma Eyes Further Bitcoin Exposure in Run-Up to Hopeful NYSE Debut Figma’s $69.5 million Bitcoin ETF holding now accounts for 4.5% of its cash and securities portfolio, the company revealed Tuesday. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Hut 8 Raises $220 Million as Trump-Linked Crypto Projects Forge Deeper Ties With UAE
Hut 8 Raises $220 Million as Trump-Linked Crypto Projects Forge Deeper Ties With UAE A new Dubai office will house a team focused on trading and comes as the mining firm clinches hundreds of millions of dollars. Callan Quinn Go to decrypt.co
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Why Spanish Vanadi Coffee’s $1.1B Bitcoin Bet Will ‘Likely Fail’
Why Spanish Vanadi Coffee’s $1.1B Bitcoin Bet Will ‘Likely Fail’ With just six locations and millions in losses, Vanadi is hoping its crypto pivot can lift financials and bolster confidence in its business. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Trump says ‘very wealthy’ group to buy TikTok
Trump says ‘very wealthy’ group to buy TikTok President Donald Trump said Sunday a group of buyers had been found for TikTok, which faces a looming ban in the United States due to its China ties, adding he could name the purchasers in two weeks. Go to techxplore
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‘Rogue’ Police Are Destroying Bitcoin ATMs: Bitcoin Depot Legal Chief
‘Rogue’ Police Are Destroying Bitcoin ATMs: Bitcoin Depot Legal Chief Chris Ryan said that police may be breaking the law in some instances and that the provider of the machines is entitled to the funds. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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First study surveys surviving pilots to understand causes of in-flight loss of control
First study surveys surviving pilots to understand causes of in-flight loss of control On average, four planes crash each day in the United States with almost all of aircraft involved being single-engine planes. One in five of those crashes were caused by in-flight loss of control, defined by the Federal Aviation Administration as “unintended departure…
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Bakkt Files to Sell Up to $1 Billion in Securities For Potential Bitcoin Play
Bakkt Files to Sell Up to $1 Billion in Securities For Potential Bitcoin Play The platform is seeking new capital following a policy update earlier this month, allowing it to hold Bitcoin on its balance sheet. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Coinbase US Perpetuals Are Arriving Next Month as Stock Soars to New Heights
Coinbase US Perpetuals Are Arriving Next Month as Stock Soars to New Heights Coinbase aims to fill what it describes as a “critical gap” in the U.S. market, where domestic traders have long relied on offshore platforms. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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More refunds are being sent to Fortnite players ‘tricked’ into unwanted purchases. How you can apply
More refunds are being sent to Fortnite players ‘tricked’ into unwanted purchases. How you can apply The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending out the latest round of refunds to consumers it says were “tricked” into purchases they didn’t want from Fortnite maker Epic Games—and eligible players who haven’t been compensated yet still have time…
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ASX-Listed Biotech Firm Latest to Adopt a Bitcoin Strategy to Stay Afloat
ASX-Listed Biotech Firm Latest to Adopt a Bitcoin Strategy to Stay Afloat Opyl is betting on the so-called Bitcoin treasury strategy to navigate its financial chop and follow recent examples set by others. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Stop Chasing “Efficiency AI.” The Real Value Is in “Opportunity AI.”
Stop Chasing “Efficiency AI.” The Real Value Is in “Opportunity AI.” Companies pursuing incremental productivity gains risk being displaced by AI-native competitors building entirely new business models The post Stop Chasing “Efficiency AI.” The Real Value Is in “Opportunity AI.” appeared first on Towards Data Science. Shreshth Sharma Go to original source
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STAT+: As Trump’s deadline nears, Republicans face substantial disagreement on Medicaid cuts
STAT+: As Trump’s deadline nears, Republicans face substantial disagreement on Medicaid cuts WASHINGTON — With days to go before Congress is set to leave town, lawmakers are still at odds over key Medicaid provisions in the tax bill touted by President Trump. Republicans across the House and Senate are still working out significant disagreements on…
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Ledger Deal with NBA Team is Latest Sign of Crypto Sports Partnership Revival
Ledger Deal with NBA Team is Latest Sign of Crypto Sports Partnership Revival The San Antonio Spurs, a basketball team, debuted their Ledger-branded jerseys at the NBA draft on Tuesday. Liz Napolitano Go to decrypt.co
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Athena Bitcoin Clears Way For Early Investors to Sell Shares
Athena Bitcoin Clears Way For Early Investors to Sell Shares Athena has filed to register shares previously issued through debt conversions, enabling early investors to exit without raising new capital. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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US judge backs using copyrighted books to train AI
US judge backs using copyrighted books to train AI A US federal judge has sided with Anthropic regarding training its artificial intelligence models on copyrighted books without authors’ permission, a decision with the potential to set a major legal precedent in AI deployment. Go to techxplore
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STAT+: Insurance coverage of vaccines at risk in RFK Jr.’s reshuffling of CDC’s vaccine advisers
STAT+: Insurance coverage of vaccines at risk in RFK Jr.’s reshuffling of CDC’s vaccine advisers The decision by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to remove and replace all members of the government’s independent vaccine advisory committee doesn’t just change how the nation will approach vaccine policy. It could also take money…
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OpenAI scrubs mention of Jony Ive partnership after judge’s ruling over trademark dispute
OpenAI scrubs mention of Jony Ive partnership after judge’s ruling over trademark dispute A budding partnership between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and legendary iPhone designer Jony Ive to develop a new artificial intelligence hardware product has hit a legal snag after a federal judge ruled they must temporarily stop marketing the new venture. Go to…
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STAT+: Vertex stem cell therapy spurs insulin independence
STAT+: Vertex stem cell therapy spurs insulin independence Good morning! Today, we get deeper into the ousting of Nicole Verdun at the FDA, see promise from Vertex’s cell therapy for diabetes, and unpack the story of developing the newly approved Gilead PrEP drug lenacapivir. The need-to-know this morning Novo Nordisk terminated its marketing relationship with…
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STAT+: Health insurers promise to reduce barriers to care under pressure from Trump administration
STAT+: Health insurers promise to reduce barriers to care under pressure from Trump administration WASHINGTON — Last week’s pledge from more than 40 health insurers to cut down on prior authorizations came after some behind-the-scenes convincing from the Trump administration. The administration pushed insurers to sign a voluntary pledge to cut back on prior authorizations…
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Crypto Exchange OKX Plans to Go Public in the US: Report
Crypto Exchange OKX Plans to Go Public in the US: Report Broader interest in the crypto industry to capitalize on favorable U.S. market conditions is taking root, following Circle’s IPO this month. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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From Free NFT Mint to Drinks at 7-Eleven: Rekt Is Reaching the Masses
From Free NFT Mint to Drinks at 7-Eleven: Rekt Is Reaching the Masses Rekt began life as free Ethereum NFT drop and now is a rising drink brand, with cans hitting 7-Eleven stores this week. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Solana, XRP and Dogecoin ETF Approvals in 2025 Are a Near Lock, Analysts Say
Solana, XRP and Dogecoin ETF Approvals in 2025 Are a Near Lock, Analysts Say Wall Street analysts say that SEC approvals for ETFs based on altcoins including Dogecoin, XRP, and Solana are nearly a sure thing this year. Sander Lutz Go to decrypt.co
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Nakamoto Holdings Rakes in $51.5 Million for Publicly Traded Bitcoin Treasury
Nakamoto Holdings Rakes in $51.5 Million for Publicly Traded Bitcoin Treasury The Bitcoin holdings company’s merger partner KindlyMD closed the $51.5 million fundraise with private investors on Friday. Liz Napolitano Go to decrypt.co
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Machine learning model predicts heat-resistant steel durability while preserving data confidentiality
Machine learning model predicts heat-resistant steel durability while preserving data confidentiality NIMS and its collaborators have developed a model designed to predict the long-term durability of a range of heat-resistant steel materials by performing machine learning while preserving the confidentiality of each organization’s data. This research is published in Tetsu-to-Hagané. Go to techxplore
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Semler Scientific Targets Hefty Bitcoin Stash Over Next 2 Years
Semler Scientific Targets Hefty Bitcoin Stash Over Next 2 Years Once a cautious believer in crypto, Semler Scientific is now racing to become the second-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Trump extends deadline for TikTok sale by 90 days
Trump extends deadline for TikTok sale by 90 days President Donald Trump announced Thursday he had given social media platform TikTok another 90 days to find a non-Chinese buyer or be banned in the United States. Go to techxplore
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STAT+: Gilead’s CEO on the approval of a powerful new drug to prevent HIV
STAT+: Gilead’s CEO on the approval of a powerful new drug to prevent HIV On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new medicine, lenacapavir (brand name: Yeztugo) that could be the closest thing so far to an HIV vaccine: a long-acting antiviral that, given twice a year, can prevent people from contracting the…
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China’s JD Eyes Global Stablecoin Licenses to Slash Payment Costs
China’s JD Eyes Global Stablecoin Licenses to Slash Payment Costs Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com says it could cut cross-border settlement costs as it plans to acquire stablecoin licenses Callan Quinn Go to decrypt.co
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Eric Trump Denies Involvement in Tron Nasdaq Deal Despite Board Role
Eric Trump Denies Involvement in Tron Nasdaq Deal Despite Board Role Eric Trump says he has no “public involvement” in Tron’s reverse merger effort, despite sitting on the board of a bank brokering the deal. Callan Quinn Go to decrypt.co
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Improved slime mold algorithm boosts efficiency in e-commerce cloud data migration
Improved slime mold algorithm boosts efficiency in e-commerce cloud data migration As e-commerce platforms grow ever more reliant on cloud computing, efficiency and sustainability have come to the fore as urgent pressures on development. A study published in the International Journal of Reasoning-based Intelligent Systems has introduced an innovative approach to the problem based on…
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Metaplanet Reaches 10,000 BTC Target Amid $210M Bond Issuance
Metaplanet Reaches 10,000 BTC Target Amid $210M Bond Issuance Metaplanet is now aiming to acquire 210,000 BTC by 2027 equivalent to roughly 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply Callan Quinn Go to decrypt.co
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Trump Discloses $57M Windfall From Crypto Venture World Liberty Financial
Trump Discloses $57M Windfall From Crypto Venture World Liberty Financial Trump has reported over $600 million in income from crypto, golf clubs, and licensing ventures in his latest federal financial disclosure. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Workers need better tools and tech to boost productivity. Why aren’t companies stepping up to invest?
Workers need better tools and tech to boost productivity. Why aren’t companies stepping up to invest? As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers turn their attention to improving productivity growth across the economy, it will be interesting to see what the business community brings to a planned summit in August. Go to techxplore
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Public Keys: Circle Keeps Surging, GameStop’s Bitcoin ‘Black Box’, Ethereum Treasury Tanks
Public Keys: Circle Keeps Surging, GameStop’s Bitcoin ‘Black Box’, Ethereum Treasury Tanks Circle’s stock soared again while GameStop shares swooned—but SharpLink Gaming’s fall takes the cake on a busy week. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co