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Jason sits down with Wilson Sonsini partner Chris Paniewski for a special Startup Legal Basics on one of the thorniest questions in tech right now: how copyright law applies to AI training data.Chris has worked on some of the biggest AI deals ever — including Scale AI's $14B+ partnership with Meta and OpenAI's $6.5B acquisition of Jony Ive's design studio — and brings practical, on-the-ground insights from advising leading AI companies.In this episode, Jason and Chris cover:Why AI copyright law is unsettled and will take years to shake outThe difference between training data and output in legal termsHow “fair use” really works (and why it's a defense, not a permission slip)The risks of scraping vs. licensing, and why open source ≠ free useHow investors are diligencing AI startups around training dataWhy startups must think differently once they're funded vs. hacking in a dorm roomWhether you're building an AI product, investing in one, or just trying to understand where the law is headed, this conversation breaks down the real legal risks every founder should know.Timestamps:(0:00) Jason introduces the Startup Legal Basics series & Chris Paniewski(1:25) Why AI copyright law is unsettled(3:40) Training data: scraping vs. licensing(6:05) Open web ≠ open license; pitfalls around terms of service(8:15) Investor diligence & risks around training data(11:00) Open source & Creative Commons: common founder mistakes(13:25) “Fair use” explained: the four-part test(15:45) Why most disputes never make it to case lawCheck Out Wilson Sonsini: https://www.wsgr.comCheck out all of the Startup Basics episodes here: https://thisweekinstartups.com/basicsFollow Chris:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-paniewski-09331a59/Follow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.com
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
AGENDA: [00:05] Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Package: The Breakdown? [00:15] Scale, Windsurf: Are Founders Just Mercenaries Chasing Cash Today? [00:21] Ramp at $1B ARR, Brex at $700M — Is AI Causing All Boats To Rise? [00:26] Sierra at $100M ARR Worth $10B — Bubble or Brilliant Bet? [00:30] Kleiner Perkins Invests $100M into Anthropic at $183BN… WTF? [00:36] $10B in OpenAI Secondaries — What Happens When 1,000 New Millionaires Hit SF? [00:40] Anthropic Pays $1.5B to Authors — Fair Deal or Pure Piracy? [00:44] Why Did ASML Just Invest into Mistral at $14BN? [00:52] Atlassian Buys the Browser Company for $610M — Genius Move or Panic Buy? [01:18] IRL CEO Arrested for Fraud: Is More To Come?
In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Paul Buckley — the fiercely honest and deeply reflective founder behind C2O Group. From nearly going pro in golf to blowing his savings in a poker room, to scaling and selling one of Australia's fastest-growing engineering companies, Paul shares his rollercoaster journey through ambition, burnout, and bold reinvention. You'll hear how Paul built EPS Group Australia from the ground up, scaled it to $84M in revenue in just three years, and exited in a major acquisition — only to find himself mentally and emotionally depleted in the aftermath. What followed was a two-year reset, a $14M relaunch, and a second act that's bigger, sharper, and backed by one of the world's leading private equity funds. If you're a founder who's exited (or wants to), this episode is your blueprint for navigating what comes next — the highs, the regrets, and the resilience it takes to start again.
What happens when you give ambitious entrepreneurs around the world the financial tools previously reserved for multinational corporations? John Caplan, CEO of Payoneer, reveals the transformative impact of enabling truly global commerce for small businesses on this episode of the Leaders in Payments Podcast.Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Payoneer serves as a "foreign bank alternative" for 2 million active customers in virtually every country worldwide. With $80 billion in payment volume flowing through their platform annually and $7 billion in customer funds held in balance, Payoneer has established itself as a trusted financial partner for global entrepreneurs. Caplan explains how their multi-currency accounts and payment solutions help businesses receive international payments and manage global operations without the delays and excessive fees of traditional banking.The diversity of Payoneer's customer base highlights the universal need for better cross-border financial services. From goods exporters in China selling on Amazon to business process outsourcers in the Philippines, software developers in Argentina, and marketing firms in Dubai – Payoneer empowers businesses across sectors to participate in the global economy. Caplan's own journey to Payoneer reflects the value of fresh perspectives in payments. With an entrepreneurial background spanning Arizona Iced Tea, Starbucks, Ford Models, and transforming Alibaba.com from $800M to $3.5B in revenue, he brings cross-industry experience to financial services. He emphasizes that payments should evolve beyond mere "pipes and plumbing" to become truly value-accretive services, and encourages career-switchers to question industry conventions with persistent "why" questions that drive innovation.Looking ahead, Payoneer is expanding further into B2B payments, exploring stablecoins and blockchain for treasury operations, and developing workforce management tools – all aimed at making global business operations seamless for ambitious entrepreneurs. For listeners interested in financial innovation that empowers global commerce, this episode offers valuable insights into how technology is democratizing access to the world economy.
Summary del Show: • Wall Street arranca la semana en verde con la atención en los datos de inflación PPI y CPI antes de la Fed. • Uber $UBER y Momenta lanzarán robotaxis en Múnich desde 2026, intensificando la competencia en Europa. • SpaceX $SPACE compra licencias de EchoStar $SATS por $17B para impulsar Starlink Direct-To-Cell. • ASML $ASML lidera inversión de $1.5B en Mistral AI, valorada en $11.7B como la startup de IA más cara de Europa.
AI Unraveled: Latest AI News & Trends, Master GPT, Gemini, Generative AI, LLMs, Prompting, GPT Store
AI Daily Rundown: September 08th, 2025Hello AI Unraveled listeners, and welcome to today's news where we cut through the hype to find the real-world business impact of AI.Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-daily-news-rundown-asml-becomes-mistral-ais-top/id1684415169?i=1000725589264Read Newsletter at https://enoumen.substack.com/p/ai-daily-news-rundown-asml-becomesToday's Headlines:
Jesse Zhang is the CEO of Decagon, the $1.5B startup creating AI agents to transform customer service. Jesse talks to us about the future of AI agents, the limits of automation, and the AI startup landscape. Thanks for tuning in! Catch new episodes every Sunday and Thursday. Don't miss GTM2025 — the only B2B tech conference exclusively for GTM executives. Use code TOPLINE for 10% off your GA ticket. Subscribe to Topline Newsletter. Tune into Topline Podcast, the #1 podcast for founders, operators, and investors in B2B tech. Join the free Topline Slack channel to connect with 600+ revenue leaders to keep the conversation going beyond the podcast! 0:00 Meet Jesse 4:19 Are We in a Bubble? 10:50 AI Implementation Challenges and Use Cases 16:07 Selling AI to Enterprise 27:02 Model Capabilities and Business Logic 37:11 Business Model and Pricing Strategy 48:09 Competition and Company Culture 56:56 Building and Scaling the Company
AI Unraveled: Latest AI News & Trends, Master GPT, Gemini, Generative AI, LLMs, Prompting, GPT Store
AI Weekly Rundown From September 01 to September 07 2025: Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-daily-news-rundown-microsoft-launches-its-first/id1684415169?i=1000724093348Hello AI Unraveled listeners, and welcome to today's news where we cut through the hype to find the real-world business impact of AI.Today's Headlines:
In this episode of The Michael Shermer Show, Michael Shermer interviews Alan Stern, a prominent planetary scientist and astronaut. Stern discusses his recent suborbital flight, the differences between government and private space initiatives, and the scientific implications of UFO sightings. He also shares insights about the evolution and future of space exploration, including details about the rarely talked about upcoming termination of dozens of already paid-for NASA missions. Alan Stern is a planetary scientist, astronaut, and author. NASA has selected him to be the first researcher NASA funded to fly to space as a crewmember aboard a commercial suborbital space mission. Since 2001 he has led NASA's $900M New Horizons mission that explored the Pluto system and is now exploring the Kuiper Belt—the farthest exploration of worlds in history. In 2007 and 2008, Dr. Stern served as NASA's chief of all space and Earth science programs, directing its $5B/year Science Mission Directorate (SMD), with 93 separate flight missions and a program of over 3,000 research grants. In 2022, he took part in a deep-sea expedition to explore the RMS Titanic in a submersible.
This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on September 05, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): I ditched Docker for PodmanOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45137525&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:49): Anthropic agrees to pay $1.5B to settle lawsuit with book authorsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45142885&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:09): I'm absolutely rightOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45137802&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:29): Fil's Unbelievable Garbage CollectorOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45133938&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(05:48): Purposeful animationsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45139088&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:08): I bought the cheapest EV, a used Nissan LeafOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45136103&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:28): European Commission fines Google €2.95B over abusive ad tech practicesOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45140730&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(09:47): Nepal moves to block Facebook, X, YouTube and othersOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45137363&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:07): ML needs a new programming language – Interview with Chris LattnerOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45137373&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:27): Making a font of my handwritingOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45141636&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai
Wohoo, hey ya'll, Alex here,I'm back from the desert (pic at the end) and what a great feeling it is to be back in the studio to talk about everything that happened in AI! It's been a pretty full week (or two) in AI, with Coding agent space heating up, Grok entering the ring and taking over free tokens, Codex 10xing usage and Anthropic... well, we'll get to Anthropic. Today on the show we had Roger and Bhavesh from Nous Research cover the awesome Hermes 4 release and the new PokerBots benchmark, then we had a returning favorite, Kwindla Hultman Kramer, to talk about the GA of RealTime voice from OpenAI. Plus we got some massive funding news, some drama with model quality on Claude Code, and some very exciting news right here from CoreWeave aquiring OpenPipe!
Altcoin froth meets political theater. The team dissects World Liberty Financial's explosive debut: a $22B token backed by the Trump family, a disputed Aave partnership, insider buybacks, and a “gold paper” instead of a whitepaper. We break down Justin Sun's role, why critics call it crypto's “garbage moat,” and how WLFi could become the Thanksgiving dinner debate of 2025. Plus: Gavin Newsom's meme coin tease, GDP data going on-chain, and the CFTC reopening U.S. markets to global exchanges. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, the crew dives into the wild debut of World Liberty Financial — Trump's $22B DeFi token that launched with a “gold paper,” insider allocations, and buybacks despite no product. We break down the Trump family's $5B paper fortune, the disputed Aave deal, and whether WLFi is a serious stablecoin project or just another garbage fire in crypto's moat. From Justin Sun's backing to Thanksgiving dinner debates, we unpack what WLFi means for politics, memes, and markets. Then we zoom out to Gavin Newsom's meme coin tease, the U.S. Commerce Department posting GDP on-chain, and fresh CFTC moves that could reshape crypto exchanges and ETFs. Show highlights
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The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
Shoot us a Text.Episode #1137: VinFast leans into a dealer-driven strategy while VW puts the brakes on ID.4 production despite rock-bottom lease pricing. Meanwhile, Porsche unveils a slick wireless charger for its next-gen Cayenne EV.Show Notes with links:Despite reporting a larger Q2 loss, Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is still betting on a traditional dealership model to accelerate growth and cut costs. The shift marks a major pivot from its direct-to-consumer roots.Q2 net loss hit $812M, up 15% from Q1, as VinFast ramps global marketing and R&D.Revenue rose 91.6% YoY to $663M, with vehicle deliveries jumping 172% to 35,837 units.Founder Pham Nhat Vuong pledged $1.5B to support expansion and R&D as the company moves away from company-owned showrooms to a lighter, franchised dealership model.“We stick to our goal this year and are flexible with our market approach amid (the) changing global situation,” said Chairperson Thuy Le.Despite offering the most affordable EV lease in the U.S., Volkswagen is pausing ID.4 production in Chattanooga as consumer demand continues to drop.Production will stop in late October, affecting 160 workers who will be furloughed with 80% pay and full benefits.ID.4 sales dropped 65% in Q2, down to 1,992 units, compared to 5,665 in the same quarter last year.Loss of federal EV tax credit and increased competition from Hyundai and GM have hurt demand.Volkswagen has dropped lease pricing to $129/month, but discounts haven't reversed the trend.A company spokesperson called the pause a “market-driven decision” with no set restart date.Forget cables—Porsche's new wireless charging pad for the upcoming Cayenne EV brings smartphone-style convenience to your driveway, with high-tech safety features and surprisingly strong performance.The 11-kW wireless charger pad delivers overnight charging speeds, matching typical Level 2 plug-in options.The system activates automatically when a compatible vehicle parks over the pad, eliminating the need to plug in.Pad is air-cooled; vehicle-mounted plate is liquid-cooled and must be pre-wired at the factory.Built-in radar pauses charging if it detects pets or metal objects, adding a layer of safety to home charging.U.S. pricing is still pending, but the full system—including vehicle integration—is expected to cost around $9,500 based on European estimates.0:00 Intro with Kyle Mountsier and Michael Cirillo0:52 The ebbs and flows of mainstream news1:54 Announcements2:54 Vinfast Announces $812M Q2 Loss5:46 VW To Pause US ID.4 Production9:12 Porsche To Offer Wireless ChargingJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/
Altcoin froth meets political theater. The team dissects World Liberty Financial's explosive debut: a $22B token backed by the Trump family, a disputed Aave partnership, insider buybacks, and a “gold paper” instead of a whitepaper. We break down Justin Sun's role, why critics call it crypto's “garbage moat,” and how WLFi could become the Thanksgiving dinner debate of 2025. Plus: Gavin Newsom's meme coin tease, GDP data going on-chain, and the CFTC reopening U.S. markets to global exchanges. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, the crew dives into the wild debut of World Liberty Financial — Trump's $22B DeFi token that launched with a “gold paper,” insider allocations, and buybacks despite no product. We break down the Trump family's $5B paper fortune, the disputed Aave deal, and whether WLFi is a serious stablecoin project or just another garbage fire in crypto's moat. From Justin Sun's backing to Thanksgiving dinner debates, we unpack what WLFi means for politics, memes, and markets. Then we zoom out to Gavin Newsom's meme coin tease, the U.S. Commerce Department posting GDP on-chain, and fresh CFTC moves that could reshape crypto exchanges and ETFs. Show highlights
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About Ryan Jenkins Mr. Kevin “Ryan” Jenkins has more than two decades of field experience in logistics, base life support, training, maintenance, and facilities management supporting United States and Allied Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine services in the most remote and austere locations in the world. Specific expertise in Portfolio Management, Federal Contracts, Finance and Business Development. Mr. Jenkins contracting career began with Engility (now Sincerus) supporting Vectrus (now V2X) in the Kuwait Base Operations Service Support Security (KBOSSS) contract. From 2011 – 2015, he managed all U.S. Army Training Support in Southwest Asia comprising range maintenance and logistics support across 23 countries and overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of one of the largest U.S. Army training areas. In 2016, Mr. Jenkins was sent to Afghanistan as the Program Manager providing oversight management of the Afghan Air Force (AAF) in the functional areas of Finance/Budget, Operations, Engineering Projects/Facilities Maintenance, IT infrastructure, Human Resources, Intelligence, Logistics and Maintenance. Later that year, Mr. Jenkins was asked to become the Senior Finance Advisor to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) advising the senior executives on treasury oversight, budget formulation and execution of the $5.5B budget. In 2017, Mr. Jenkins joined Constellis (Centerra group) as the Program Manager of the Bahrain Base Operations Support contract (BBOS) at the US Naval Base that hosts the 5th Naval Fleet and 3 other military sites. He executed close out operations of this $20M annual revenue contract with 550 employees. In 2020, Mr. Jenkins became Amentum's Senior Business Manager over one of the largest contracts in Afghanistan consisting of 1100 employees and $118M in annual revenue. The contract provided theater-wide support of all US maintenance, transportation, and property management. He led the Business Management Directorate with five reporting sections: Financial Planning & Analysis, Payroll/Cash management, Contracts, Travel and IT. Notably this contract was tasked with the full retrograde mission of all US vehicles, equipment and property from Afghanistan. Upon leaving Afghanistan he has held SVP and Director level postions in DoD Business Development and Capture Management in firms such as Palladium International, Taylors International Services and J&J Worldwide Services. Currently serving as a US Army Reservist, Lieutenant Colonel Jenkins is the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion Commander. He has also had previous roles as: Aviation Officer (UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter pilot), Logistics Officer, Strategic Plans Officer, Information Operations Officer, and Trade & Commerce Officer. Episode Notes 11:46 Lesson 1: Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise 16:34 Lesson 2: Discipline is freedom 21:08 Lesson 3: Choose the hard path - it's the only one worth walking 23:43 Lesson 4: You are not a victim ever 28:53 Lesson 5: Pay life's tuition 34:19 Lesson 6: Sometimes you must draw a line in the sand, step over and never look back 38:19 Lesson 7: If you want to be the 1%, you must do what the 1% do 42:56 Lesson 8: Avoid addictions 48:00 Lesson 9: You are a composite average of the five people you spend the most time with 51:47 Lesson 10: Seek out leadership opportunities
Pearler has just achieved a massive milestone, hitting $2.5 billion invested. In this episode, Tash sits down with co-founder Nick, to unpack what young Australians are actually investing in, why ETFs dominate, and what trends are shaping portfolios right now.From the top 10 investments on Pearler, to unpacking ethical ETFs (spoiler: ESG doesn't always mean what you think), this episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to strengthen their investing knowledge and journey.Whether you're just starting out or refining your strategy, you'll be glad you listened.Timecodes:(00:00) Welcome & Pearler hitting $2.5B invested(01:07) Money wins(02:00) How young Australians are investing: ETFs vs single stocks(04:00) Transparency and gender split in Pearler's community(06:00) The top 10 Pearler investments revealed (#10 to #1)(09:00) Ethical ETFs, ESG screens & Nick's take(15:00) Overlap explained(20:00) DHHF, VDHG, and the most popular growth ETFs(23:00) US exposure(27:00) Wrapping up@tashinvests@anakresina@getrichslowclub@pearlerhqGet Rich Slow ClubPearlerYouTubeHow To Not Work ForeverDisclaimerAny advice is general and does not consider your financial situation needs, or objectives, so consider whether it's appropriate for you. You should also consider seeking professional advice before making any financial decision.Natasha Etschmann is an Authorised Representative #1299881 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd AFSL#420367. Read the FSG available from https://tashinvests.com/linksPearler is an Authorised Representative #1281540 of Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd AFSL #337927. Read the FSG available from https://pearler.com/financial-services-guideIf you are considering any of the products we spoke about during the show, be sure to read the Product Disclosure Statement & Target Market Determination available from the product issuer's website before deciding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Check the self-paced AI Business Transformation course > https://multiplai.ai/self-paced-online-course/ Is AI about to replace your design team, your video team… and maybe your job?This week's episode is a masterclass in both excitement and existential dread. From Google's hilariously-named (yet wildly powerful) Nano Banana model to major shifts in enterprise AI, Isar Meitis pulls back the curtain on the biggest news, breakthroughs, and business implications in AI from the past week.In this session, you'll discover:What the heck is Nano Banana and why it's a game-changer in image/video generationThe 3 major gaps in AI-generated visuals and how close we are to closing themWhy AI-native startups hit $18.5B in revenue and what that means for legacy companiesThe truth behind job loss vs. job creation in the age of AIMorgan Stanley's bold $920B AI forecast for the S&P 500Real-world enterprise AI use cases (yes, one reduced a 15-week process to 10 minutes)Scary security lapses in major LLMs, and the surprising players working to fix itRobots learning just by watching videos and what that means for your operationsAI lawsuits, government deals, and macro-level power plays shaping the futureAbout Leveraging AI The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/ Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
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Bitcoin's path to $160K by Christmas is still in play, with analysts calling for only an “average” Q4 comeback. Fueling this bullish momentum, KindlyMD shocks Wall Street with a $5B stock offering dedicated to buying Bitcoin - one of the largest corporate treasury moves of the year. At the same time, Japan's Metaplanet approves an $880M raise earmarked almost entirely for BTC, while Venezuela's inflation crisis accelerates grassroots adoption. Geopolitical risk adds another layer, with reports that China could exploit crypto ties to the Trump family. The clock is ticking - Bitcoin's next leg up is here. For the full premium livestream experience with video, visit our Rumble at http://BitcoinNewsAlerts.net
Mark Condon, founder of QuantumWork Advisory (QWA), joins us on this episode of The New Talent Code to explore how HR can evolve in the age of AI. We discuss why agility — not skills — should be the starting point for workforce transformation. AI agents are moving the conversation from the theoretical to the tangible applications of what HR can achieve with this growing technology. Condon also shares QWA's “5B model” (build, buy, borrow, bot, bundle) as a framework for shaping the workforce of the future. He highlights the critical need for HR leaders to step into a more strategic role — one that impacts every employee, not just the HR function. Additional takeaways: - Why HR should lead the charge on AI governance and partner with IT to manage emerging risks. - The role of work design — breaking down tasks and redesigning roles — in making organizations more agile. - How storytelling and transparency help overcome leadership hesitation and employee fears around AI. - Why ROI from AI and workforce transformation can be far greater than cost savings alone, creating lasting value for both businesses and employees.
Journalist death toll in Gaza reaches 246 since October 2023 OIC rejects Israel's Gaza occupation plans Trump threatens China with 200% tariff over magnets Syria lambasts Israel for pursuing 'expansionist agenda' Norway pledges $8.5B aid to Ukraine
For the new ep of my podcast Apt. 5B we're chopping it up about what are 5 things missing from hip hop? Exp. Drums, positive messages, concepts, executive producers, etc.Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and check us out wherever you listen to your fave podcasts at!@Kil889 www.willmakebeatsforfood.com
Dipesh Karki, Co-Founder and CPTO of LenDenClub, leads India's largest P2P lending platform, serving 30M+ customers and processing ₹4.5B monthly. A Biratnagar native and NIT Kurukshetra graduate, he's built software for power plants and fighter jets, and now pioneers AI-driven lending to boost financial inclusion. Recognized with awards like BW Businessworld's 40 Under 40.
How much will EV car makers lose in credits? The nations Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE, standards are still in place; however, penalties for violating those standards have been removed. So obviously there's no incentive for any car maker to abide by them. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is focusing on standards to try to make cars more affordable again. But the big EV car makers, I will call them the big three which are Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid will have some difficulties. The credits were tradable and the EV car makers were making a lot of money selling the credits to car makers who were not meeting the required standards. Tesla will probably be OK, but I think their stock could be at risk because the credits have amounted to more than $12 billion in revenue since 2008 and that essentially is pure profit. In the most recent quarter Tesla said a loss of the credit revenue will reduce revenue by about $1.1 billion. Rivian, whose stock price in May finally showed some sign of hope trading above $16 a share has now dropped back down to around $12 a share and has said they had received over $400 million in revenue over the years and the credits accounted for 6.5% of the total revenue in the first half of 2025. I do believe with the loss of the credits and lower gas prices, Rivian may have trouble staying afloat in future years. Lucid will probably be hurt the most as they said the credits represented a significant share of their revenue. I have not looked at this company recently, but I still believe their balance sheet looks very risky and this could be the final nail in the coffin for this business. A couple years ago the stock was trading around four dollars a share and it is now trading just above two dollars a share. I'm pretty confident we will not see this company around in the next two or three years. The winners in this situation are the legacy automakers that were buying the credit, GM for example has spent $3.5B since 2022 to purchase CAFE credits. Stay away from interval funds! I have been seeing more of these interval funds when we take over accounts for new clients and let me tell you I am not a fan of them. They appear to be normal mutual funds, but when you go to sell them, you find out you can only sell once per quarter. The other problem is when you enter the sell, the next day you realize you still own shares in the fund. The reason for that is product's unique structure typically allows investors to redeem just 5% of a fund's assets! I'm sure most people have no idea when their advisor or themselves buy these funds that they will be locked in them for years to come. For example, I first saw these about 4 years ago with a new client and we still have not been able to fully exit the position. The reason withdrawals are limited is because the funds generally invest in illiquid assets, so managers want to make sure investors can't exit in masse and force the manager to sell securities at fire sale prices. As many of you know, we are not fans of illiquid investments because if things go south, you have no way of exiting these positions in an efficient manner. The allure here for many is that retail investors with less investible assets generally don't have the same access to as many private equity, venture capital, real estate, and private debt deals, so interval funds enabled those investors with minimums as low as $1,000 to gain exposure to the space. I would not recommend investments in any of those assets, but it just appears these are sold as a way for people to invest “like the wealthy”. A big problem here is the fees are just crazy! According to Morningstar, of the 307 interval fund share classes currently available, the median fund's total expense ratio is 3.02%. A big reason for the high fees is they include the cost of leverage, which these funds use in many cases to amplify returns…. That doesn't risky! Even if we exclude leverage costs though, the median expense ratio is still 2.18%. Brian Moriarty, a principal on Morningstar's fixed-income strategies team had some interesting things to say after researching the space. He concluded before deducting any fees or incorporating any leverage, there was little difference between private-credit interval funds and public bank loan mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. However, after incorporating leverage, interval funds have beaten traditional loan and high-yield bond funds, as they've had about 1.3 times exposure on average to such debt in a rising market, but the problem is they will also have that exposure in a falling one. Needless to say, you will not fund us buying any of these funds in our portfolios at Wilsey Asset Management! ESPN just launched a new streaming product and I'm more confused than ever! I like streaming because it gives more flexibility in choosing what you want to watch, but gosh there are so many different apps and so many different bundles to choose from now. I believe it has just gotten more and more confusing and companies seem to keep increasing the prices for their services. Just this year Netflix increased their prices for various tiers, but the tier with ads went from $6.99 to $7.99, Peacock went from $7.99 to $10.99, and Apple just recently went from $9.99 to $12.99. Apple has been aggressive with pricing considering in 2022 you could get the service for just $4.99 and I personally believe it may be the worst value as I don't think their content justifies that price point. In terms of new services, ESPN just launched it's new service to allow consumers access to its programming without needing to get cable, but the price is quite high at $29.99 per month. Fox also just announced its new streaming service for $19.99 per month. You add these services to other like Disney+, Paramount+, HBO Max, and Hulu and the costs seem to just get quite ridiculous. For me I don't use all the services so I save money on streaming vs traditional cable, but during football season they really get you. Since the league splits its games among so many providers you're almost forced to have Fox, ESPN, Peacock, Paramount+, Amazon Prime, and now even Netflix carries some of the games. I'm not even going to throw in Sunday Ticket into that mix, which now costs almost $480 for returning users. It's now gotten to the point where I wish these sports leagues would just go direct to consumer to keep things simple. What do you think, has the complexities in streaming gotten out of hand? Financial Planning: Form SSA-44 to Reduce Medicare Premiums When you retire, your income often drops significantly, but Medicare bases its Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) on your tax return from two years prior when you may have been earning much more. This can result in unnecessarily high Medicare premiums at the start of retirement. For example, in 2025, a married couple with income above $212,000 begins to trigger IRMAA increasing premiums by $1,000 to over $6,000 per person per year depending on how high the income is. If that couple retires and their income falls to less than $212,000, they would still be charged the higher IRMAA unless they file Form SSA-44 to report “Work Stoppage” as a life-changing event. By filing, Medicare will use their new, lower income to set premiums, potentially saving thousands of dollars per year. If you're nearing retirement or have recently retired, beware of the Medicare costs and consider filing this form to avoid paying too much. Companies Discussed: Ventas, Inc. (VTR), KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC), C3.ai, Inc. (AI) & Brinker International, Inc. (EAT)
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Agenda: 00:00 – Databricks hits $100B: Bubble or just the beginning? 03:15 – Is Databricks actually undervalued at 25x revenue? 07:40 – Are we on the verge of the biggest IPO wave ever? 11:30 – Can Andreessen's Databricks bet return $30B+? 18:10 – Who really gets rich when mega-unicorns IPO? 19:30 – Is the return of Chamath's SPACs the ultimate bubble signal? 28:00 – Should OpenAI staff be cashing out billions in secondaries? 33:30 – Founder raises $130M… then walks away. Is this the new normal? 36:30 – Nubank's $2.5B profit: The best FinTech in the world? 48:00 – On Running at $15B: Can consumer brands still be VC-backed rockets? 52:00 – CoreWeave takes on $11B in debt: smart bet or ticking time bomb? 1:11:00 – Will AI spend really hit trillions—or is it all hype?
Alex is joined by Guy Podjarny, serial entrepreneur and Founder and CEO at Tessl (and Founder of Snyk). In the episode, they discuss Guy's incredible journey from founding Snyk (valued at $8.5B at its peak) to leaving the unicorn he built to tackle the next frontier: reimagining software development for the AI era. Guy reveals why he believes software development will evolve from code-centric to spec-centric, how Tessl raised $125M to build this vision, and the lessons he's learned about scaling AI-native companies in this ‘gold rush' environment. He discusses the challenges of building for an unknown future, managing high-caliber teams, and why he's already rebuilt his product three times. Guest links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guypo/ Website: https://tessl.io/ Hear more from Guy on stage at SaaStock Europe. https://saastock-europe.com/tickets/ Check out the other ways SaaStock is helping SaaS founders move their business forward:
In this episode of B2B Sales Trends, Harry Kendlbacher speaks with Christian Smith, former Chief Revenue Officer at Splunk, about what it really takes to transform a business at scale. Christian helped lead Splunk through a massive shift — from $500M to $5B in recurring revenue and from on-prem to cloud SaaS. Drawing on his 35-year career, he shares what it means to go beyond traditional value selling and align the entire company around outcomes, impact, and economic value. Inside the conversation: - What it takes to lead an enterprise transformation of this magnitude. - Why traditional value selling falls short, and how to apply the Outcome → Impact → Value framework. - How to build a value-aligned organization where product, marketing, and sales speak the same language. - Best practices for defending spend in front of the CFO and giving champions “defendable artifacts” of value. - How to approach CXO conversations with confidence — without overengineering them. - Why use case taxonomies are essential to connecting features to real business outcomes. - What really gets in the way of transformation and how leaders can break down silos to align around the customer. If you're looking for practical insights on building a culture of value and showing up stronger in executive conversations, this episode is one you'll want to hear.
Can an AI reconcile your books while you sleep? Blake and David run a live experiment with ChatGPT-5's Agent Mode in Xero—watching it match transactions, stumble on prepayments, and reveal what's realistically automatable today. They also break down a flood of app news: Dext's bill pay, Ramp's mega raise, Thomson Reuters and Deloitte's agentic AI, plus Ignition–Financial Cents and Canopy portal moves. They dig into survey findings showing that 58% of employees are secretly using AI at work despite company bans, and take a look at how AI is disrupting the job market for college graduates. SponsorsTeamUp - http://accountingpodcast.promo/teamupRelay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/relayHuman at Scale - http://accountingpodcast.promo/humanMissive - http://accountingpodcast.promo/missiveChapters(01:32) - Exploring AI in Accounting (02:20) - Testing ChatGPT for Accounting Tasks (05:26) - Reconciling Transactions with AI (10:27) - App News (18:34) - AI and Automation in Accounting (23:29) - Recent Raises and Acquisitions (31:10) - Government and Regulatory Updates (35:14) - AI Agent Struggles with Prepayment (35:39) - VC Investments in Accounting Firms (37:43) - Ignition and Financial Sense Integration (40:13) - Canopy's Smart Intake and AI Innovations (42:58) - AI in the Workplace: Surveys and Insights (44:39) - AI Agent Finally Figures Out Prepayment (52:36) - AI's Limitations and Future Potential (01:01:55) - Fundraising and AI in Accounting Apps (01:12:28) - Impact of AI on the market (01:13:42) - Conclusion and CPE Information Show NotesProduct Specialist-Accounting,AI - Xerohttps://builtinlondon.uk/job/product-specialist-accounting-ai/6683466Rillet raises $70M to replace 20th-century accounting software with AI-native ERP built by accountantshttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/06/3128328/0/en/Rillet-raises-70M-to-replace-20th-century-accounting-software-with-AI-native-ERP-built-by-accountants.htmlAI accounting startup Rillet raises $70 million in Andreessen Horowitz, ICONIQ-led roundhttps://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/ai-accounting-startup-rillet-raises-70-million-in-andreessen-horowitz-iconiqled-round-4172975Ramp Raises $500 Million at $22.5 Billion Valuation to Accelerate AI and Build the Future of Financehttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ramp-raises-500-million-at-22-5-billion-valuation-to-accelerate-ai-and-build-the-future-of-finance-302516953.htmlRamp hits $22.5B valuation just 45 days after reaching $16Bhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/07/30/ramp-hits-22-5b-valuation-just-45-days-after-reaching-16b/IRS, White House clashed over immigrants' data before Billy Long was oustedhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/08/09/trump-administration-irs-data-dispute/Trump replaces IRS Commissioner Billy Long with Scott Bessenthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/08/08/billy-long-irs-commissioner-bessent/Trump ousts Billy Long as IRS commissioner, names Bessent acting headhttps://www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/politics/billy-long-ousted-irs-commissionerIRS Chief Forced Out After Immigrant Tax Data Pushback—Reporthttps://www.newsweek.com/irs-chief-forced-immigrant-tax-data-pushback-report-2111292Billy Long's IRS ouster follows clashes with Treasury, sparks concernhttps://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5449180-treasury-clashes-irs-commissioner/Need CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastWant to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to c...
In this AI Basics episode, Jason sits down with Matt Rouif, Co-founder & CEO of Photoroom — the AI photo editing app with 300M+ downloads and 5B images processed annually.They break down:Why Photoroom built its own specialized AI modelsHow they grew from a scrappy startup to $50M+ in revenueLessons in product-led growth (from eBay sellers to DoorDash & Amazon)Red-teaming, brand safety, and building trust in AI imageryThe future of personalized ads, content, and designThis one is a masterclass for founders, operators, and builders.Timestamps:(0:00) Matt Rouif joins Jason to discuss AI Basics.(0:45) Meet Matt Rouif: Photoroom's $50M+ AI photo startup(3:15) Live demo: background removal + virtual try-on(7:40) From indie sellers to DoorDash & Amazon(12:20) The “Barbie Movie” API moment(17:05) Red-teaming AI: trust, safety & brand protection(22:10) Running a 100-person AI startup(26:30) The future of personalized ads (put you in the ad?)Explore Further:Google Cloud's Report: The Future of AIGet insights from 23 leading experts on how startups can leverage AI for real business impact.
As you all likely know, The President of the United States is the CEO of our country. I’ve tested a lot of CEO candidates for small to mid-sized companies, with annual sales ranging from $50M to $1.5B. These company sizes are obviously not as big as the U.S.A. However, I honestly asked myself if I could recommend President Trump as a hired gun CEO for any of my client companies. My honest answer is clearly no. With all due respect to his supporters, I just perceive President Trump as too toxic and divisive to run a typical private or public company. Believe me, I have recommended candidates I have not particularly liked for some clients based on objective testing and the client’s needs and goals at a particular time. But my perception of President Trump is just too polarizing and negative. I’d prefer someone who I and others would perceive as more grounded, principled, magnanimous, and inclusive, but also inquisitive, capable of systemic thought, adaptive, direct, and decisive. Some Charisma is preferred but not required. I wouldn’t want to have half of the workforce feeling engaged and excited, and the other half feeling angry, intimidated, excluded and passive aggressive. That said, no matter how I feel, there are millions of voters who perceive President Trump very positively: He has great charisma. He inspires people who have lost faith in government. He dominates the media with great persuasive skills. He challenges and explodes cultural norms in ways that excite many people. He can divert people’s attention on a dime from issues that could hurt him. His transactional policies attract many voters. He’s often quite humorous and clever in the ways he diminishes and denigrates his adversaries. He has great energy, drive and stamina. And he acts and makes decisions according to his best interests, his MAGA philosophy and the loyalty of his base, and doesn’t really care what others think (many admire that). In essence, he remains a formidable opponent for any Dem contender. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html
As you all likely know, The President of the United States is the CEO of our country. I’ve tested a lot of CEO candidates for small to mid-sized companies, with annual sales ranging from $50M to $1.5B. These company sizes are obviously not as big as the U.S.A. However, I honestly asked myself if I could recommend President Trump as a hired gun CEO for any of my client companies. My honest answer is clearly no. With all due respect to his supporters, I just perceive President Trump as too toxic and divisive to run a typical private or public company. Believe me, I have recommended candidates I have not particularly liked for some clients based on objective testing and the client’s needs and goals at a particular time. But my perception of President Trump is just too polarizing and negative. I’d prefer someone who I and others would perceive as more grounded, principled, magnanimous, and inclusive, but also inquisitive, capable of systemic thought, adaptive, direct, and decisive. Some Charisma is preferred but not required. I wouldn’t want to have half of the workforce feeling engaged and excited, and the other half feeling angry, intimidated, excluded and passive aggressive. That said, no matter how I feel, there are millions of voters who perceive President Trump very positively: He has great charisma. He inspires people who have lost faith in government. He dominates the media with great persuasive skills. He challenges and explodes cultural norms in ways that excite many people. He can divert people’s attention on a dime from issues that could hurt him. His transactional policies attract many voters. He’s often quite humorous and clever in the ways he diminishes and denigrates his adversaries. He has great energy, drive and stamina. And he acts and makes decisions according to his best interests, his MAGA philosophy and the loyalty of his base, and doesn’t really care what others think (many admire that). In essence, he remains a formidable opponent for any Dem contender. Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html
For this week's ep of my podcast Apt. 5B we're linking up with the Hip Hop Talks podcast about hip hop what if's! If you rock with Marvel comics then you should be familiar with their what if comics that would ask questions like "what if Spiderman was part of the Fantastic Four?" Or "what if Wolverine killed Spiderman?" So we're looking at hip hop what if's like "what if the 95 Source awards never happened? What if RZA's floods never happened? What if Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap & Masta Ace were part of the Juice Crew when the "Bridge Wars" were happening...can KRS take on ALL of those MC's?!?!?Just another DOOOOOOOOOOPE ep y'all and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and check us out wherever you listen to your fave podcasts at!@Kil889www.willmakebeatsforfood.com
News and Updates: Delta defends AI pricing system after lawmakers accused it of “surveillance pricing” to inflate fares. Delta says it does not use personal data for individualized prices—AI only analyzes aggregated demand, competitor offers, and route performance. About 3% of domestic flights now use AI pricing, with plans for 20% by year's end. Critics say vague early explanations fueled public mistrust. FBI warns of QR code scam involving mysterious, sender-less packages. Scammers lure recipients into scanning codes that lead to fake sites or malware downloads, sometimes tied to “brushing” schemes to post fake product reviews. Authorities urge never scanning unknown QR codes. AI startup Perplexity offers $34.5B for Google Chrome amid an antitrust case that could force Google to sell the browser. The bid—nearly double Perplexity's own valuation—comes as a judge weighs remedies for Google's illegal search monopoly. Google has not indicated any willingness to sell. AT&T to pay $177M in settlement over 2019 and 2024 data breaches affecting over 51M customers. Victims can claim up to $5,000 (2019 breach) or $2,500 (2024 breach) for documented losses, or smaller class payouts. Claims due by Nov. 18, 2025; opt-out or object by Oct. 17. Starlink cuts monthly fees for new customers in select U.S. areas—Residential drops from $120 to $99, Lite from $80 to $65—for the first year. Dish hardware discounted to $175. Move follows previous free dish promo as U.S. subscriber base hits 2M.
00:00 Intro01:06 Bridgewater Hedge Fund Dumps $1.5B in China Stocks02:38 U.S. Moves to Reduce Reliance on China for Medicine05:21 Alaska Governor Warns of Russia and China's Arctic Goals09:20 China Investors Flood Indonesia to Avoid Hefty Tariffs10:03 China's High-End Hotels Start Hawking Food Outside12:52 China's Young Job Seekers Pay to Pretend to Work14:18 Australia, Philippines Hold Drills After China Incident15:57 U.S. Deploys Two Warships to the South China Sea19:48 Mysterious Woman Goes Viral in China After Car Crash
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
AGENDA: 00:04 – Was GPT-5 the Biggest AI Letdown Yet? 00:17 – Is OpenAI's Real Target Anthropic's $6B Revenue? 00:22 – Why Anthropic Might Secretly Be Worried 00:28 – The Hidden Business Strategy Behind OpenAI's “Underwhelming” Launch 00:32 – Should Perplexity Really Try to Buy Chrome for $34.5B? 00:35 – The $3B N8N Deal: Genius Bet or Bubble FOMO? 00:38 – Why Datadog's Best Quarter Ever Still Tanked the Stock 00:44 – Palantir's 50% Growth at Scale – Can It Last? Is Palantir Overpriced? 00:53 – Shopify's Ruthless Path to 91% Revenue Growth With 30% Fewer Staff 01:01 – Are Seed and Series A Valuations Now at Dangerous Highs? 01:06 – What Does The Highest Levels of Capital Concentration Mean For Early Stage Founders? 01:15 – Could Palantir Hit a $2 Trillion Market Cap by 2030?
Timestamps: 00:00 my little tech babs 00:08 YouTube age estimation model rolls out in the US 02:03 Reddit blocks Internet Archive over AI scraping concerns 03:08 Elon Musk vs. OpenAI drama escalates 04:33 Vessi! 05:28 QUICK BITS INTRO 05:33 Former Intel CEO's plan to “save” the company 06:24 Pixel 10 Pro Fold teaser – don't buy a Pixel yet 06:34 Perplexity AI offers $34.5B for Google Chrome 06:58 UK urges citizens to delete old emails to save water 07:26 Pebble Time 2 smartwatch unveiled 08:00 YouTuber hacks muscles to improve CS2 skills NEWS SOURCES: https://lmg.gg/QmfiQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 122 | DP & McGheeCo-hosts David Paro and Tim McGhee open with a sharp look at recent headline-making moves in sports media. They break down the NFL's $2.5B stake in ESPN—part of a massive $25B valuation—and Fox Sports' strategic investment in IndyCar, exploring how these deals could reshape the sports broadcast and rights landscape.The discussion then tackles the troubling persistence of sexism and misogyny in sports. DP & McGhee address incidents like sex toys being thrown onto the court at WNBA games, and examine both the progress and pushback faced by Jen Pawol, MLB's first female umpire, who recently made history in Atlanta.This week's guest is Liz DiLullo Brown, EVP and Chief Marketing & Business Relationships Officer for Little League International. Liz shares insights from the just-completed Little League Softball World Series and previews the Little League World Series, beginning August 13 in Williamsport, PA. She explains how Little League is evolving to stay culturally relevant and details the organization's growing partnership with Major League Baseball to inspire the next generation of athletes.
Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The sports streaming landscape has changed yet again. After merging with Skydance, Paramount just spent the big bucks on UFC rights. So is this big of a purchase worth it? And how will it affect the ever-evolving sports rights market? Plus: AOL will shut down dial-up and Ford invests $5B in EV production. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.
Crypto is surging into CPI week – Bitcoin's above $122K and Ether is up 21% to $4,300 on bullish macro sentiment, ETF inflows, and Trump's 401(k) crypto push. BitMine Immersion now holds 1.15M ETH worth $5B, the largest corporate ETH treasury ever. On Macro Monday, Dave Weisberger, James Lavish, and Mike McGlone join me to discuss if this rally can survive Tuesday's inflation print. Dave Weisberger: https://x.com/daveweisberger1 James Lavish: https://x.com/jameslavish Mike McGlone: https://x.com/mikemcglone11 ►► JOIN THE WOLF PACK - FREE Telegram group where I share daily updates on everything I'm watching and chat directly with all of you.
Today's HeadlinesCircle & Stripe Build Layer 1 BlockchainsCircle's new Arc chain will use USDC as native gas. Stripe is developing its own L1 with Paradigm after acquiring Privy in June. Between Coinbase, Robinhood, Stripe, and Circle, we're staring down a four-way fintech L1 showdown.Bitmine Hits 1.15M ETHBitmine became the first public company to hold over 1M ETH—worth $5B—after adding 320K ETH in a week. SharpLink isn't far behind with 598,800 ETH ($2.5B). Companies are accumulating ETH at record speed, with 97% of holders now in profit.Treasury Tokenization ExpandsHeritage Distilling (Nasdaq: CASK) is raising $220M ($100M cash + $120M in $IP tokens) for a $360M Story Protocol treasury. Safety Shot Inc. plans to buy $25M in Bonk, even as its stock plunged 50%. Rumble eyes $1.17B acquisition of a Tether-owned AI firm.Fall Conference Season Kicks OffETHNYC is live this week, while SALT Wyoming is up next. Token2049 (Singapore) and KBW (Seoul) are on deck in September. EDCON will run Sept. 16–19, and DevCon heads to Buenos Aires in November.Friends of the ShowC3The C3 team has more than 20 years of experience in journalism, including leading the editorial and content side of a major Web3 news publication. They are also experienced AI and Web3 PR professionals, regularly placing content in leading web3 and AI publications. C3's members previously co-founded the PR department at SCRIB3, and have experience with clients such as EigenLayer, VanEck, Monad, SKALE Network, LEVR Bet, Symmio, Camp Network, Evmos, Avail, Moonbeam, and others.WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.net*****Magic Newton Wallethttps://magic.linkTrader Cobb X: @TraderCobbhttps://www.thegrowmeco.com/Editing Serviceshttps://www.contentbuck.com——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this week's episode of my podcast Apt. 5B we're saluting the legendary Ice Cube! We're chopping it up about his what's his dopest album, our top 5 Cube bangers, slept on Cube songs, is he a top 10 GOAT MC's ever, is he a top 5 west coast MC and what is Cube's legacy? Just another DOOOOOOOOOOOPE ep y'all and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and check us out wherever you listen to your fave podcasts at!@Kil889www.willmakebeatsforfood.com
Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $118,357 Eth is down slightly at $4,181 XRP, is down slightly at three dollars and nineteen cents World Liberty Financial seeks $1.5B for treasury El Salvador passes pro-crypto banking measures for wealthy clients Bo Hines to step out of White House crypto council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No, China is not banning bitcoin mining again.Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin, and Matt touch on Bitcoin's hashrate hitting an all-time high of 972 EH/s, Trump's proposed 100% semiconductor tariffs, false Chinabitcoin mining ban rumors, MicroStrategy's 2.5x NAV share issuance rule, and tracking down a $3.5B mining pool heist (now worth $14.5B!) four years later.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Hash rate reaches 972 EH/s all-time high• 1.4% difficulty adjustment expected • Hash price at $58 per PH/day• 100% semiconductor tariff proposed• China controls 13-14% of network hash• $3.5B mining pool heist now worth $14.5BTimestamps:00:00 Start02:36 Difficulty Report by Luxor07:41 Tariffs... again13:59 No, China is not banning bitcoin mining again21:56 MSTR will no longer issue equity under 2.5x mNAV33:25 Cry Corner: Mining pool heist
Group Chat News is back with the hottest news of the week including the American Eagle ad with Sydney Sweeney that had thousands of critiques, friend of the pod Kevin Gould stops by to talk about Glamnetic's new major collab, what's really behind those rosy GDP numbers, Las Vegas just reported an 11% drop in tourism revenue, design software maker Figma's shares surge 158% in blowout market debut, Quince more than doubles valuation to $4.5B with second raise in 6 months, And Lebron and Bronny pick up golfing
The #1 dating app right now also has the #1 drama… because Tea lets you rate dudes.The biggest deal of 2025? An $85B railroad deal… but it's actually the 1st transcontinental train.Fashion brand Quince hit $4.5B for cashmere & caviar… but it's really America's Shein.Plus, Netflix's “Happy Gilmore 2” has a wild growth hack… 60 celebrity cameos. $NFLX $NSC $BMBLWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinks to listen.TBOY Live Show Tickets to Chicago on sale NOW: https://www.axs.com/events/949346/the-best-one-yet-podcast-ticketsAbout Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, TBOY Lite is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ Our 2nd show… The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinksEpisodes drop weekly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What do Krispy Kreme, Kohl's, OpenDoor, & Rocket have in common?... 2025's meme stocks.Vacation put sunscreen into a ‘80s whipped cream bottle & sales doubled… It's Plot Twist Packaging.South Park snagged a $1.5B deal with Paramount, which just sold for $8B… things got awkward.Sydney Sweeney is causing an economic boom… whatever she touches, the stock pops.$DNUT $OPEN $RKT $KSS $PARAWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Subscribe to The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinks to listen.TBOY Live Show Tickets to Chicago on sale NOW: https://www.axs.com/events/949346/the-best-one-yet-podcast-ticketsAbout Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, TBOY Lite is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ Our 2nd show… The Best Idea Yet: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinksEpisodes drop weekly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Friday, July 25th, 2025Today, two days after signing a $1.5B deal with Paramount; South Park torches Trump and the network in the season 27 premiere; attorney for Epstein survivors Bradley Edwards tells Lawrence O'Donnell that the Epstein birthday book is with Epstein's estate and can be easily subpoenaed; Columbia University bends the knee to the Trump administration; an appeals court finds that Donald's birthright citizenship order is unconstitutional; the US quietly drafts a plan to end PEPFAR; the White House has denied Maryland's request for disaster assistance; Amy Sherald cancels her Smithsonian show citing censorship; Trump's approval rating hits a new low; and Allison and Dana deliver the good news.Thank You, PacagenFor 15% off your order and a special gift, head to Pacagen.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS.Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything - John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang PodcastJohn Fugelsang - Substack@johnfugelsang.bsky.social - Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang -TwitterSeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - Pre-order StoriesKhanna planning to subpoena Epstein estate for ‘birthday book' | The HillColumbia Agrees to $200 Million Fine to Settle Fight With Trump | The New York TimesU.S. Quietly Drafts Plan to End Program That Saved Millions From AIDS | The New York TimesWhite House rejects Maryland's request for disaster assistance after flooding in May, Gov. Moore says | CBS Baltimorehttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/arts/design/amy-sherald-smithsonian-censorship.html | New York TimesTrump's birthright citizenship order is unconstitutional, appeals court says | CBS NewsGood Trouble Call your Reps in the House and tell them to subpoena the birthday book! Find Your Representative | house.govFrom The Good NewsIndivisible Greater VancouverFriends Across BordersNova Scotia - Camp TidnishAPPEARANCES – DANA GOLDBERGReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Donate to the MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory FundMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts