March 15, 2025

Quartz

Investment

Elon Musk eyes $5 billion Tesla investment for AI startup xAI

Elon Musk at the Milken Institute’s Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on May 6, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.Photo: Apu Gomes (Getty Images) After announcing that supercluster training has started at his “gigafactory of compute,” Elon Musk is asking if his artificial intelligence startup should get an investment from one of this other

Read More
Crypto

Kamala Harris is catching up on crypto

Vice President Kamala Harris hasn’t focused much on crypto in her political career, but as crypto has become a political topic in this election year, it seems she’s doing her homework now. Wiz backing out of the Google deal could have big implications for Microsoft, analyst says Entrepreneur and Bitcoin enthusiast Mark Cuban stated in

Read More
Crypto

Trump’s VP pick J.D. Vance owns Bitcoin worth as much as $250,000

Former President Donald Trump has selected Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his vice presidential running mate, and like Trump, Vance is a crypto-friendly candidate. In a 2022 financial disclosure, Vance reported owning holdings in Bitcoin through Coinbase valued between $100,001 and $250,000. Spotify rolled out comments on podcasts Trump has positioned himself as a

Read More
Crypto

Danald Trump will speak at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee

The presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, is scheduled to speak at the upcoming Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, later this month. While this would be the first time a presidential candidate would attend the conference, it has sparked a debate about whether Trump will receive support from the crypto community in the upcoming election.

Read More
Crypto

Robinhood launching crypto futures in the U.S. and Europe

Photo: tdub303 (Getty Images) Robinhood is looking to offer cryptocurrency futures to its customers in the U.S. and Europe, Bloomberg reports. Apple has fixed multiple security issues with its devices this year The trading platform that acquired U.K.-based crypto exchange Bitstamp for $200 million last month is planning to close the deal next year. The

Read More
Mortgage

A new Freddie Mac program will make it easier to buy a second mortgage

Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) It could soon be easier to borrow against your home after U.S. regulators approved a Freddie Mac pilot program for purchasing second mortgages. The Fed needs to start cutting rates now, strategist says The plan, announced Friday, is meant to help homeowners who secured low-interest mortgages and want to access

Read More
Finance

Nvidia investor relations, finance head leaving for startup

Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) Nvidia’s head of investor relations and strategic finance is leaving the booming chip company for a startup. The Fed needs to start cutting rates now, strategist says Simona Jankowski, vice president at Nvidia, announced her departure from the chipmaker after seven years for a chief financial officer role at a

Read More
Crypto

What are cryptocurrency wallets and how do I pick the right one?

Image: Malte Mueller (Getty Images) A custodial wallet is a wallet where a third party, usually a crypto exchange, is responsible for managing the user’s private keys. This means your wallet’s key is in someone’s hands. A custodial wallet is helpful for beginner crypto traders who are unfamiliar with managing their private keys. However, if

Read More
Crypto

Joe Biden may accept cryptocurrency campaign donations through Coinbase

Photo: Guglielmo Mangiapane (Reuters) It looks like President Biden’s re-election campaign is mirroring the Trump campaign by considering accepting Bitcoin and cryptocurrency donations. Novo Nordisk could surpass LEGO as Denmark’s most valuable brand very soon The Biden campaign is considering accepting cryptocurrency donations through Coinbase Commerce, the same payment service that allows contributions to Trump’s

Read More
Crypto

Donald Trump wants all Bitcoin to be mined in the U.S.

Photo: Carlos Barria (Reuters) Republican presidential candidate and former cryptocurrency skeptic Donald Trump wants all remaining Bitcoin to be made in the U.S. Apple’s AI plans leave a golden path for Google, analysts say “Bitcoin mining may be our last line of defense against a CBDC,” Trump said late Tuesday night in a post on

Read More
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. View more
Accept
Decline