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Democrats Wrestle with Strategic Response to Trump’s Unpredictable Tactics
In the wake of Donald Trump‘s recent electoral success, Democratic leaders are grappling with how to recalibrate their strategy as they transition to the minority in Congress. During various gatherings,…
Hyundai’s Supernal Relocates Headquarters from DC to California
Hyundai’s electric air taxi startup, Supernal, is relocating its global headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Irvine, California, impacting a significant portion of its workforce in the process. Approximately 35 to…
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Nvidia’s Appeal in Crypto-Related Class Action Suit
Nvidia, the prominent chip manufacturer, is entangled in a class-action lawsuit after the United States Supreme Court declined to dismiss the case, thereby challenging the company’s communications to investors regarding…
Honda Ends Robotaxi Partnership with GM and Cruise in Japan
Honda has decided to end its involvement in a robotaxi joint venture with General Motors (GM) and Cruise in Japan. The move comes as GM shifts its focus away from…
Slash Vision Labs Introduces Crypto Credit Card to Japan
Slash Vision Labs, a company known for its innovative approach to integrating Japanese pop culture with Web3 technologies, has announced a groundbreaking venture into the financial sector by partnering with…
Microsoft Takes a $800M Blow from Cruise Robotaxi Closure
Microsoft is set to take an $800 million hit due to General Motors’ decision to shut down its self-driving car subsidiary, Cruise. The impairment charge, disclosed in a regulatory filing,…
Reddit Removes Links to Luigi Mangione’s Manifesto Amid Policy Enforcement
Reddit is actively removing posts linking to the manifesto of Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old charged with the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The platform cites its longstanding policy…
Amazon Establishes AI Agent Lab in San Francisco, Tapping Expertise from Adept
Amazon is launching a new R&D lab in San Francisco, dubbed the Amazon AGI SF Lab, aimed at advancing capabilities in AI agents, TechCrunch reports. The lab, focused on foundational…
Alabama State Auditor Advocates for Establishment of Bitcoin Reserve
Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell is advocating for the creation of a state Bitcoin reserve, emphasizing the long-term benefits of embracing cryptocurrency to enhance the state’s financial stability and attract…
Vipps Becomes First Third-Party Tap-to-Pay App on iPhone
Apple’s grip on iPhone’s tap-to-pay functionality is loosening. Vipps, a Norwegian mobile payment app, has become the first third-party service to utilize tap-to-pay on iOS, marking a significant milestone in…
Senators Urge Stronger Cybersecurity Measures After Chinese Telecom Hack
The United States must strengthen its defenses against cyber threats, lawmakers urged during a Senate hearing on Wednesday, following revelations of a massive Chinese hacking campaign dubbed “Salt Typhoon.” The…
SEC Advances NYSE Arca’s Filing for Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF
U.S. regulators are currently reviewing a proposal from NYSE Arca to list a Bitwise exchange-traded fund (ETF) that holds both Bitcoin and Ether, following a recent filing on December 10.…
US Supreme Court Rejects Nvidia’s Appeal in Securities Fraud Case
The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed Nvidia’s attempt to block a securities fraud lawsuit brought by shareholders alleging the company misled investors about its reliance on cryptocurrency-related sales. Nvidia, a leading…
US Democrats Appoint Key Committee Leaders Influential in Crypto Policy
As the 119th United States Congress approaches, Democratic lawmakers are positioning themselves strategically within key committees, critical to shaping future policies, including those affecting the cryptocurrency industry. A recent announcement…
MicroStrategy Set to Join Nasdaq 100, According to Bloomberg Intelligence
MicroStrategy, a company well known for its substantial investment in Bitcoin, is poised to enter the Nasdaq 100 index on December 23, with an official announcement anticipated this week, per…
Japanese Crypto Exchange Coincheck Set for Nasdaq Debut
Coincheck Group, the parent company of the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, is poised to enter the public market with its upcoming debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange scheduled for December…
Trump Nominates Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his intention to nominate Kari Lake, a staunch ally, as the next director of the Voice of America (VOA), which is under the umbrella of…
Apple Launches iOS 18.2 with ChatGPT Siri and AI Tools
Apple has officially launched iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, delivering significant enhancements to its AI ecosystem. These updates mark the final software releases for 2024 and introduce…
Instagram Threads and WhatsApp Return Online After Technical Issues
Meta’s suite of apps, including Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger, is returning to normal functionality after widespread disruptions left users unable to access services for hours on Wednesday. The…
ChatGPT and Sora Experience Widespread Outage
OpenAI’s flagship tools, ChatGPT, Sora, and its developer-facing API, encountered a significant outage on Wednesday, disrupting services for users worldwide. The company began investigating the issue at approximately 3:17 PM…