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A Scientist's Stand Sparks a Shakeup at the CDC

- CDC Director Susan Monarez was abruptly fired after refusing to comply with "unscientific" administration directives, marking the first Senate-confirmed CDC director to be removed. - Her removal coincided with CDC instability, including a deadly Atlanta headquarters shooting and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s overhaul of vaccine advisory panels with known skeptics. - Major medical groups like ACOG and AAP continue advocating maternal/child vaccinations despite CDC's revised guidance, highlighting

Silicon Valley's AI Gold Rush: Startups Hit $100M+ as Chinese Models Power the Race

- In 2025, 33 U.S. AI startups secured $100M+ funding, with 12 surpassing $1B, reflecting sustained investor confidence in AI's cross-industry impact. - Healthcare (Abridge, Harvey) and enterprise software (Glean, Anysphere) led growth, while 80% of U.S. AI startups adopted Chinese open-source models to reduce costs. - Andreessen Horowitz and tech giants drove funding, as U.S.-China AI strategies aligned on accelerating adoption while balancing innovation and risk management.

Bitcoin Hits $113K in “Most Balanced” Cycle as Smarter Web Company Purchases 45 BTC

Bitcoin reclaimed $113,000 this week in what analysts are calling its most balanced bull run ever.

Sequans Plans $200 Million Bitcoin Reserve Addition

Polymarket Bettors Doubt Trump Can Topple Jerome Powell or Lisa Cook This Year

Billionaire Bill Ackman Pours $1,277,577,000 Into One Tech Stock in Just Three Months, Boosts Positions in Google and Two Additional Assets

Navigating CFTC Regulations for Crypto Funds

PayPay Announces Submission of Draft Confidential Registration Statement for Proposed U.S. IPO on Form F-1

Tesla leads second-best month for U.S. EV sales ahead of Federal tax incentive expiration

Share link:In this post: July was the second-best month for US EV sales, led by Tesla price cuts ahead of tax credit expiration. The Federal $7500 EV tax credit is set to end on October 1 under the Trump administration policy. Some analysts have warned that sales could drop sharply after removing the tax incentive.

Smarter Web Company boosts Bitcoin holdings to 2,395 BTC with fresh buy

Why Trump’s Nvidia-AMD China deal matters far beyond the U.S.

Share link:In this post: Trump’s 15% revenue deal with Nvidia and AMD lets U.S. AI chips flow to China, affecting global semiconductor trade. The agreement keeps American chipmakers in the Chinese market while pressuring rivals like Huawei. China faces a trade-off between security concerns and its need for U.S. chips to advance AI capabilities.

The Smarter Web Company Just Acquires 295 Bitcoin as BTC Dips to $118K

The Smarter Web Company has doubled down on its Bitcoin strategy, acquiring 295 BTC for $35.35M just as prices dipped to $118K.

Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Says Financial Planners Are Lying About US Bonds – Here’s Why

Harvard’s $116M Bitcoin ETF Investment via BlackRock Disclosed

Tornado Cash creator Roman Storm found guilty on money transmitting charge: Inner City Press

Quick Take In 2023, Roman Storm was charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and sanctions violations for operating Tornado Cash. Crypto advocates had rallied behind Storm, including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.

Satoshi Nakamoto’s Landmark Statue Stolen in Switzerland

The Satoshi Gallery has offered a 0.1 BTC bounty for information leading to the recovery of the missing statue honoring Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto.

Big Tech’s ‘acquihires’ face new EU antitrust threat

Share link:In this post: The EU competition chief vows to close flat on talent-only “acquihires.” National regulators have been urged to flag below-threshold deals for EU review. Big Tech’s AI talent raids draw scrutiny amid fears of stifled innovation.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Says Clear Digital Asset Regulations Are Incoming As Regulator Kicks Off Major Pro-Crypto Initiative

Smarter Web Company Deepens Bitcoin Holdings, Citing Long-Term Treasury Strategy

The Smarter Web Company has significantly expanded its Bitcoin holdings as part of its long-term treasury strategy known as “The 10 Year Plan.”

Why is Bitcoin down today? ETF outflows, profit-taking pressure, and rising geopolitical tensions in Southeast Asia

DDC Enterprise Files $500 Million F-3 Registration Statement with SEC, Plans to Increase Bitcoin Holdings to 10,000 by Year-End

First crypto bill vote fails to get 100% Republican support despite Trump’s call

Smarter Web Company Buys Another $30 Million in BTC, Targets Top 20

Japanese Firm GATES Inc. to Tokenize $75M in Tokyo Real Estate

Two Representatives Launch "Anti-Crypto Corruption Week," Urge Democrats to Block Bills Like GENIUS

What Crypto Derivatives Say About Bitcoin's Record Price

Bitcoin Hits $109K and Now Eyes $111K and $120K Price Zones

Crypto PACs Spend Millions Backing Special Election Winners

Iranian crypto exchange falls victim to 100 million USD hack

Canada’s Sol Strategies Eyes Nasdaq Listing with Bold Solana Bet

Sol Strategies is eyeing a Nasdaq listing under the ticker STKE after filing with the SEC, spotlighting its $61M Solana reserve.