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pymnts.com - PYMNTS - Venture Capital Gravitates to Crypto-AI Combo Projects
Venture Capital Gravitates to Crypto-AI Combo Projects
PYMNTS.com | Breaking News, Trends and Analysis

That's according to a report Saturday from CoinDesk, which says that 40 cents of every venture capital (VC) dollar invested in crypto companies last year went to companies building products that merge AI and crypto, compared to 18 cents of every…

cnbc.com - Deirdre Bosa - AI startup Cursor in talks to raise $2 billion funding round at valuation of over $50 billion
AI startup Cursor in talks to raise $2 billion funding round at valuation of over $50 billion
CNBC

Artificial intelligence startup Cursor is in talks to raise a $2 billion fundraising round at an over $50 billion valuation, which does not include the investment, a source familiar with the matter told CNBC. Andreessen Horowitz is slated to…

koreatimes.co.kr - Yonhap - KOFIA to lead delegation of S. Korean asset managers on trip to Singapore, China's Shenzhen
KOFIA to lead delegation of S. Korean asset managers on trip to Singapore, China's Shenzhen
The Korea Times

A delegation of 17 South Korean asset management chiefs, lead by the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA), is set to visit Singapore and China this week, the association said Monday. The five-day trip, starting Monday, was organized in a…

thehill.com - Fiona Bork - National Science Foundation's future in limbo as Trump eyes cuts
National Science Foundation's future in limbo as Trump eyes cuts
The Hill

The National Science Foundation 's (NSF) future is in limbo as President Trump pushes for more budget cuts and his nominee to helm the research agency awaits Senate confirmation. Since Trump's return to the White House, the administration has…

fool.com - Stefon Walters - SpaceX Isn't on the Market Yet, but Here's How You Could Invest in the Company Before Its IPO
SpaceX Isn't on the Market Yet, but Here's How You Could Invest in the Company Before Its IPO
The Motley Fool

When it comes to non-NASA space exploration and infrastructure, SpaceX sits at the top of the list. And recently, it has been getting a lot of attention because of the anticipation of its initial public offering (IPO). The company hasn't officially…

fool.com - Alex Carchidi - Could This Under-the-Radar Cryptocurrency Set You Up for Life?
Could This Under-the-Radar Cryptocurrency Set You Up for Life?
The Motley Fool

The most promising opportunities in crypto rarely arrive with much fanfare. Hyperliquid (HYPE 5.87%) is a case in point, as it's a project that spent its early months building a performance-grade decentralized exchange (DEX) for perpetual futures…

standard.co.uk - Jonathan Prynn - Businessmaxxing: the (many) sectors where London rules the world
Businessmaxxing: the (many) sectors where London rules the world
Evening Standard

News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Most cities count themselves lucky if they excel in one…

fool.com - Adam Spatacco - The Pentagon's Push to Build an 'Arsenal of Freedom' Is Turning Into a Multiyear Windfall for Defense Contractors
The Pentagon's Push to Build an 'Arsenal of Freedom' Is Turning Into a Multiyear Windfall for Defense Contractors
The Motley Fool

The Pentagon's aggressive push into artificial intelligence (AI) is rewriting the rules of defense contracting in real time. Rather than simply buying more jets and missiles, the military is focused on building systems that think, adapt, and decide…

thenyledger.com - Press Room - Short Covering Rally Or Is The Bull Market Back?
Short Covering Rally Or Is The Bull Market Back?
The New York Ledger

After having been in the investing world for more than 25 years from private banking and investment management to private and venture capital; I have pretty much “been there and done that” at one point or another. I am currently a…

fool.com - Ryan Vanzo - Lucid Group Stock Is Down 67% in 12 Months. Here's Why.
Lucid Group Stock Is Down 67% in 12 Months. Here's Why.
The Motley Fool

On paper, Lucid Group (LCID 5.20%) has huge potential upside over the long term. The company's market cap currently hovers around $2.7 billion. Rivian, a competing electric vehicle (EV) stock, is valued closer to $20 billion. And Tesla, of course…

marketbeat.com - Molten Ventures (LON:GROW) Sets New 1-Year High - What's Next?
Molten Ventures (LON:GROW) Sets New 1-Year High - What's Next?
MarketBeat

Molten Ventures Plc (LON:GROW - Get Free Report) hit a new 52-week high during trading on Monday. The stock traded as high as GBX 535 and last traded at GBX 520.16, with a volume of 14674 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at GBX…

marketbeat.com - Top Real Estate Stocks To Watch Now - April 19th
Top Real Estate Stocks To Watch Now - April 19th
MarketBeat

TPG Built a Record Year, Then Lost 40%—Is the Selloff Overdone? Blackstone, American Tower, Apollo Global Management, Welltower, and Prologis are the five Real Estate stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Real…

siliconrepublic.com - Tim Barnwell - Irish co-founded AI start-up Lua raises $5.8m
Irish co-founded AI start-up Lua raises $5.8m
Silicon Republic

Lua can ‘build AI agents that solve real problems' through collaboration with people, regardless of a team or organisation's technical depth or skill. Irish co-founded and London-based agentic workforce AI start-up Lua raised $5.8m in…

newsanyway.com - News Team - Newcastle Overtakes Glasgow in Top 5 Lifestyle Cities for Tech Migrants - News Anyway
Newcastle Overtakes Glasgow in Top 5 Lifestyle Cities for Tech Migrants - News Anyway
Daily News Organization

When you stroll along Newcastle's Quayside on a clear evening, the scenery does something unexpected. The Millennium Bridge tilts in its graceful arc, the River Tyne catches the last of the light, and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, a…

afaqs.com - Neel Gogia - From brand deals to brand equity: The next evolution of the creator economy
From brand deals to brand equity: The next evolution of the creator economy
afaqs!

In 2022, when we first started telling people we were building a consumer brand with a creator, the response was almost unanimous. It won't work. You'll end up with glorified merchandise. The only real proof point in the country was HRX, and even…

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