Ashton Kutcher Pivots to New AI Infrastructure Venture with Morgan Beller
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Ashton Kutcher Pivots to New AI Infrastructure Venture with Morgan Beller

Actor and venture capitalist Ashton Kutcher is departing Sound Ventures, the firm he co-founded over a decade ago alongside Guy Oseary, to launch a new investment vehicle. Kutcher is partnering with Morgan Beller, a seasoned venture capitalist formerly of NFX and Andreessen Horowitz, who is also recognized for her foundational work on Meta’s Libra cryptocurrency […]

Italian Tech Acquirer Bending Spoons Debuts on Nasdaq with $18 Billion Valuation, Citing ‘Luck Minimization’ Strategy
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Italian Tech Acquirer Bending Spoons Debuts on Nasdaq with $18 Billion Valuation, Citing ‘Luck Minimization’ Strategy

Bending Spoons, the Italian technology firm known for revitalizing established internet brands, has successfully debuted on the Nasdaq exchange. The company’s initial public offering opened with a valuation exceeding $18 billion, with its stock experiencing a significant 40% surge by market close. Headquartered in Milan, the 13-year-old company has quietly amassed a portfolio of well-known […]

SpaceX Explores AI Hardware Ambitions Amidst Industry Speculation
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SpaceX Explores AI Hardware Ambitions Amidst Industry Speculation

SpaceX is reportedly exploring the development of a proprietary AI-driven hardware device, signaling a potential shift for the aerospace giant into the consumer electronics market. Early prototypes of the device are described as sleek and slim, drawing comparisons to existing touchscreen mobile devices and specialized AI gadgets. While the project is currently in its nascent […]

Trump’s 2025 Financial Disclosures Reveal Billions from Crypto, Merchandise, and Media Settlements
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Trump’s 2025 Financial Disclosures Reveal Billions from Crypto, Merchandise, and Media Settlements

Newly released financial disclosures for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House in 2025 paint a comprehensive picture of his diverse and substantial income streams. The nearly 1,000-page report, issued by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, details a wide array of earnings, from branded merchandise and significant cryptocurrency dealings […]

US Declines Automatic USMCA Extension, Triggering Decade of Trade Uncertainty
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US Declines Automatic USMCA Extension, Triggering Decade of Trade Uncertainty

The United States has opted against automatically renewing the landmark US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form, a decision that foregoes a crucial 16-year extension for the trilateral trade pact. This move initiates a ten-year period of heightened scrutiny and negotiation, potentially leading to the agreement’s termination as early as 2036 if a unanimous consensus […]