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Korea’s Bithumb Mistakenly Gives Away $40 Billion in Bitcoin

Korea’s Bithumb Mistakenly Gives Away $40 Billion in Bitcoin
Korea’s Bithumb Mistakenly Gives Away $40 Billion in Bitcoin
February 08, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange is facing regulatory investigation following a $40 billion bitcoin-related mistake. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Anthropic Days Away From Concluding $20 Billion Funding Round
Anthropic Days Away From Concluding $20 Billion Funding Round
February 08, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Anthropic is reportedly close to finalizing a $20 billion-plus funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Erebor Becomes First Bank OK’d Under New Administration
Erebor Becomes First Bank OK’d Under New Administration
February 08, 2026  |  Banking

Startup-focused lender Erebor has become the first bank chartered under the second Trump administration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Anthropic Super Bowl Ad Targets OpenAI’s Advertising Plan
Anthropic Super Bowl Ad Targets OpenAI’s Advertising Plan
February 08, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Anthropic is reportedly spending millions on a Super Bowl ad criticizing rival OpenAI. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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China Looks to Become Leader in Humanoid Robots Sector
China Looks to Become Leader in Humanoid Robots Sector
February 08, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

China is reportedly stepping up efforts to gain dominance in the humanoid robotics space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Banks Lobby for Faster Turnarounds on European IPOs
Banks Lobby for Faster Turnarounds on European IPOs
February 08, 2026  |  IPO

Banks are reportedly shortening the marketing period for European-based initial public offerings (IPOs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Bilt Users Get Surprise Wells Fargo Cards as Partnership Ends
Bilt Users Get Surprise Wells Fargo Cards as Partnership Ends
February 08, 2026  |  Credit Cards

After almost four years, Wells Fargo’s relationship with Bilt is winding down.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Block Planning Layoffs of Up to 10% of Its Workforce
Block Planning Layoffs of Up to 10% of Its Workforce
February 08, 2026  |  Digital Payments

Payments company Block is reportedly considering layoffs that could affect 10% of its staff. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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The Friction Economy: Why Gen Z Is Trading Smartphones for Dumb Devices
The Friction Economy: Why Gen Z Is Trading Smartphones for Dumb Devices
February 07, 2026  |  The Weekender

There’s a special look kids give a floppy disk. They turn it over, tap the little metal shutter, and then ask, politely but devastatingly: “So...

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