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Apple, Google, Cash App alums ditch Big Tech to build on bitcoin, fueled by VC money and friendly White House

In Austin, Apple, Google, and Cash App alums ditch big paychecks for bitcoin, backed by VCs, crypto friendly policy and belief that this time, it is different.

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Tokenization of the market, from stocks to bonds to real estate is coming, says BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, if we can solve one problem

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink thinks tokenization of stock and bond markets will revolutionize financial ownership and investing, but there’s a security challenge.

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Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund closes $4.6 billion growth fund

Founders Fund said in a filing with the SEC on Friday that it has closed a $4.6 billion late-stage venture fund.

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Meta adds former Trump advisor to its board

Dina Powell McCormick’s husband is a Republican senator who received Trump’s endorsement, and she served in Trump’s first administration.

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UnitedHealth is making struggling doctors repay loans issued after last year’s cyberattack

UnitedHealth is aggressively recouping the loans the company offered doctors following the 2024 cyberattack at its Change Healthcare unit.

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Apple may hike iPhone prices as Trump tariffs on China remain high

Apple’s reliance in China will likely lead to higher prices for iPhones.

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Tech stocks head for winning week with Nvidia tracking for 15% bounceback

Technology stocks were on pace for a winning week Friday on the heels of a volatile stretch spurred by ongoing tariff uncertainty.

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With IPOs on hold even longer, tariffs spell trouble for private tech investors

The venture capital industry was already under a lot of pressure prior to the multitrillion-dollar stock market rout last week.

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Here’s how much a ‘Made in the USA’ iPhone would cost

The White House says President Trump believes Apple can make a U.S. iPhone, but there are many reasons why analysts say that’s likely not possible.

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Meta vs. the FTC: The blockbuster antitrust trial kicks off

Meta will face off against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission Monday in an antitrust trial that could result in the company divesting Instagram and WhatsApp.

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