Summer’s secondary surge didn’t last, but 2024 should be strong

Secondary activity was inconsistent this year, but if the IPO window opens back up in 2024, secondaries should return with it.
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Governments spying on Apple and Google users through phone notifications, U.S. senator says

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden warned that foreign governments are spying on smartphone users by compelling Apple and Google to turn over push notification records

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Bitcoin rally: Is El Salvador’s Bitcoin bet paying off?

President Bukele is celebrating as his $120m Bitcoin reserve is finally in the black – but economists are not.

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Sony debuts first PS5 controller for disabled gamers

The Access Controller is a ‘highly customisable kit’ of buttons, triggers and sticks, the firm says.

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Cisco Talos Report: New Trends in Ransomware, Network Infrastructure Attacks, Commodity Loader Malware

Based on the security researchers’ analysis of the 2023 cyberthreat landscape, we highlight new or heightened risks.

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Why layoffs happen in December, and how to handle them compassionately

With a compassionate approach, companies can ensure that they help their employees find new beginnings rather than just marking an end.
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OurSky lands $9.5M seed to build out developer platform for space data

A developer platform for the…sky? That’s the vision of OurSky, a startup founded last year that’s aiming to make space observational data more accessible via a software platform and global telescope network. The company announced that it closed $9.5 million in seed funding led by Upfront Ventures alongside Oceans Ventures, Venrex Investment Management, Marlinspike Partners, […]
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A ‘thirsty’ generative AI boom poses a growing problem for Big Tech

A global rush for the next wave of generative artificial intelligence is increasing public scrutiny on Big Tech’s expanding water footprint.

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TikTok parent ByteDance offers share buyback valuing the Chinese giant at $268 billion

TikTok parent ByteDance plans to spend up to $5 billion buying back stock, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC.

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Spade digs into credit card fraud detection intelligence following new capital raise

When a card is swiped or typed, the issuer sends Spade the data in real-time, and that transaction is linked with a verified merchant identity.
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