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MicroVentures’ Portfolio Company: Databricks’ History and Milestones

MicroVentures’ Portfolio Company: Databricks’ History and Milestones

As the demand for scalable and efficient data processing has grown, traditional data architectures have struggled to keep up. Databricks has emerged as a key player in the industry, unifying data lakes and warehouses into a new structure dubbed data … Continue reading


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12 months ago
Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ could deliver 45.5% ‘SALT torpedo’ for high earners, tax pro says

Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ could deliver 45.5% ‘SALT torpedo’ for high earners, tax pro says

Trump’s "big beautiful bill" includes a temporary $40,000 SALT deduction cap. But the phaseout could trigger a tax surprise for some higher earners.

12 months ago
Why 22 million people may see 'sharp' increase in health insurance premiums in 2026

Why 22 million people may see 'sharp' increase in health insurance premiums in 2026

The GOP's so-called "big beautiful bill" cut taxes in many ways, but didn't extend a tax break that lowered health insurance premiums for millions of people.

12 months ago
Tom Lee's Granny Shots ETF is crushing the market and raking in cash

Tom Lee's Granny Shots ETF is crushing the market and raking in cash

The Fundstrat Granny Shots US Large Cap ETF (GRNY) hit $1.5 billion in assets under management just eight months after launch.

12 months ago
Here's how much more expensive back-to-school shopping is in 2025 — in one chart

Here's how much more expensive back-to-school shopping is in 2025 — in one chart

Families will pay more for back-to-school essentials such as pens, pencils and backpacks ahead of the new school year.

12 months ago
Bitcoin Breaks ATH as Global Momentum Builds

Bitcoin Breaks ATH as Global Momentum Builds

Crypto | July 11, 2025 Bitcoin High Fuelled by Record ETF Inflows, Tight Supply, and Rising Institutional Demand Bitcoin just printed a massive green candle, BTC reaching a new all-time-high (ATH) of USD $118,000, boosted by institutional inflows, constrained supply, and regulatory momentum in global markets.  At the same time, Canada is working to finalize


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12 months ago
Peirce: You Can Tokenize Securities but Not Skip the Rules

Peirce: You Can Tokenize Securities but Not Skip the Rules

Tokenization | July 10, 2025 SEC’s Hester Peirce Confirms Tokenized Securities Are a Go but Must Still Comply With Rules On July 9, 2025, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce (aka Crypto Mom) issued a clear statement about tokenized securities:  "Tokenization may facilitate capital formation and enhance investors’ ability to use their assets as


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12 months ago
Pentagon to become largest shareholder in rare earth miner MP Materials; shares surge 40%

Pentagon to become largest shareholder in rare earth miner MP Materials; shares surge 40%

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in April the Trump administration was considering equity investments in critical mineral producers to compete with China.

12 months ago
Trump's 'big beautiful bill' cuts food stamps for millions — the average family may lose $146 per month, report finds

Trump's 'big beautiful bill' cuts food stamps for millions — the average family may lose $146 per month, report finds

A new law includes the largest-ever cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Here's how much that may reduce what families can spend on food.

12 months ago
Pentagon to become largest shareholder in rare earth miner MP Materials; shares surge 50%

Pentagon to become largest shareholder in rare earth miner MP Materials; shares surge 50%

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in April the Trump administration was considering equity investments in critical mineral producers to compete with China.

12 months ago
‘Flood insurance is not just for coastal or high-risk areas,’ expert says: What homeowners need to know

‘Flood insurance is not just for coastal or high-risk areas,’ expert says: What homeowners need to know

Homeowners insurance policies typically do not cover flash floods like those in Texas and North Carolina. Here’s what to know about flood insurance.

12 months ago
Tariff Revenue Hits Record as Canada nears U.S. Trade Deadline

Tariff Revenue Hits Record as Canada nears U.S. Trade Deadline

Trade and Tariffs| July 10, 2025 U.S. Tariff Revenue Soars to $100 Billion as Canada Faces July 21 Trade Deadline As of July 8, 2025, Reuters reports that the U.S. has collected about $100 billion in tariff revenues in 2025, and according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, tariff revenue projections could reach $300 billion by


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12 months ago
'YOLO'-buying EVs: As $7,500 tax credit ends, consumers may rush to cash in. Here's how to get a good deal

'YOLO'-buying EVs: As $7,500 tax credit ends, consumers may rush to cash in. Here's how to get a good deal

Consumers may rush to lease or buy an electric vehicle this summer to qualify for a federal tax credit that ends after Sept. 30.

12 months ago
UK-Google Deal Raises DPI Red Flags for Canada

UK-Google Deal Raises DPI Red Flags for Canada

Digital Public Infrastructure | July 9, 2025 Controversial UK Deal with Google Is a Warning for Canada as it Builds Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) On July 9, 2025, The Guardian reported that the UK government signed a direct contract with Google to deliver its "One Login" platform for public services. Apparently, the contract wasn't tendered


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12 months ago