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Tesla investor support for Elon Musk’s massive pay plan was lower in 2025 than in 2018

Tesla CEO Elon Musk received less support from shareholders for his trillion-dollar pay plan than he did when his prior package was put up for a vote.

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Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion to be sentenced over £5bn Bitcoin stash

Qian Zhimin bought cryptocurrency using funds stolen from thousands of Chinese pensioners, say police.

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A battle over a Chinese chip maker that rocked the global car industry

In an extraordinary move, the Dutch government seized control of Nexperia, triggering anger in Beijing.

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The circular money problem at the heart of AI’s biggest deals

SoftBank and OpenAI announced a new 50-50 joint venture this week to sell enterprise AI tools in Japan under the brand “Crystal Intelligence.” On paper, it’s a straightforward international expansion deal. But SoftBank’s role as a major investor in OpenAI is raising questions about … Continue reading

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Lovable says it’s nearing 8 million users as the year-old AI coding startup eyes more corporate employees

The platform has attracted an eclectic user base. More than half of Fortune 500 companies are using Lovable to “supercharge creativity,” according to Osika, who insisted retention remains strong.

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Kalshi backed poll says Americans favor federal oversight of prediction markets amid state disputes

A new poll from the prediction market operator Kalshi shows that most Americans want access to prediction markets and would rather see them overseen by the federal government instead of state gambling regulators. The timing isn’t a coincidence. The results … Continue reading

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UK BGC chief warns gambling tax hike could push $11B to black market

The CEO of the UK’s Betting and Gaming Council has outlined a warning that £8.4 billion ($11.1 billion) in bets could go to the black market if the proposed tax hike goes ahead. On the heels of its warning about … Continue reading

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New York lawmaker moves to regulate prediction markets in new bill

A new bill from Assemblyman Clyde Vanel would give lawmakers the power and framework to regulate prediction markets in the state of New York. Vanel’s Bill A.B. 9251 was revealed on Friday (November 7) with the official purpose “to amend … Continue reading

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Four arrests made in Honolulu after illegal gambling investigation and raids

Four arrests have been made by the Honolulu Police Department between two raids as part of an illegal gambling investigation. Honolulu officers from the city’s Narcotics/Vice Division made four arrests after carrying out search warrants on two locations. The first … Continue reading

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SGLA launches new term ‘Social Plus’ for online sweepstakes games amid policy pressure

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has recategorized online sweepstakes games amid controversy around the gaming sector. A blog written by SGLA Managing Director Sean Ostrow has launched “Social Plus”, a new term for online sweepstakes games. The rebranding is … Continue reading

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