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Despite ample reasons to be skeptical of cryptocurrency schemes, the notion of the eccentric genius accomplishing extraordinary things was irresistible.

Elon Musk’s platform may be hell, but it’s also where huge amounts of reputational and social wealth are invested. All of that is in peril.

The PayPal cofounder on why his “buy now, pay later” company Affirm is a healthier way to borrow, what caused the techlash, and Elon Musk’s Twitter.

Law enforcement says that in some scenarios a lethal robot is the only way to protect public safety. Experts say the policy will harm communities of color.

Now that live events are starting up again, here are some tips on how to get back out there, while staying safe and sane.

A new report shows that national gasoline usage barely changed in 2021, despite increasing EV adoption.

In “listening sessions,” Texas managers said employees fearful of the state’s abortion restrictions couldn’t work from home or transfer to another office.

Just one person remains to enforce the company’s ban on child sexual abuse across Japan and the Asia Pacific region.

Think Washington lawmakers have what it takes to tackle the volatile world of cryptocurrencies? Neither do they.

The collapse of FTX has set off a chain reaction that threatens to topple one of crypto’s oldest and most well-respected institutions.