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⚡ INSIGHT: Bitcoin's 3-month futures basis has trailed 2-year Treasuries since February.

This is the longest stretch since the 2022-23 cycle low.

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https://t.me/cointelegraph/71386

🚨 INTERESTING: Strategy held STRC's dividend at 12% for August despite the stock remaining below its $100 par value.

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https://t.me/cointelegraph/71385

🇨🇳 NEW: South China Morning Post says police researchers developed an AI model that detects illicit crypto transactions with nearly 90% accuracy.

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https://t.me/cointelegraph/71383

⚡ INSIGHT: Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas questions Coldcard's security.

He says its tiny 5-person team is why Coinbase, Ledger, and especially spot Bitcoin ETFs are worth the extra fees.

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https://t.me/cointelegraph/71382

🚘 Audi unveils largest SUV with ChatGPT system

Audi introduced the Q9, its biggest SUV ever, larger than the BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS. It features a media system with built-in ChatGPT and will launch in Europe from €108,000 by the end of the year.

The base model has a V6 engine with 429 hp, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The top SQ9 version uses a V8 with 591 hp and does 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. A hybrid with a V6 and 48V electric motor is also available.

📊@tech

https://t.me/startups/3710

Meta, Google and BlackRock fuel hiring race for skilled construction workers

-AI infrastructure boosts demand for skilled workers.
-Meta, Google, BlackRock invest $265M in training.
-Companies fund training due to worker shortage.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/meta-google-and-blackrock-fuel-hiring-race-for-skilled-construction-workers-13991269.html

https://t.me/moneycontrolcom/104343

⚡ TODAY: Bitcoin Active Addresses spike from 645K to almost 1M after the Coldcard hack.

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https://t.me/cointelegraph/71381

⌚️ Nothing readies first main brand smartwatch

Insider Yogesh Brar reports Nothing will launch its first main brand smartwatch in September. It may feature the company’s transparent design, cost under $300, and be limited to select markets.

Nothing currently sells smartwatches only under its CMF subbrand, like the Watch Pro 2 and Watch 3 Pro. A main brand watch could target a higher segment, possibly running Wear OS.

This comes amid reports of Nothing scaling back in some countries, which the company denies. Co-founder Akis Evangelidis calls it a reorganization into regional hubs and new units for growth.

If launched, the watch would complete Nothing’s ecosystem alongside phones, earbuds, and wearables. More details are expected soon.

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https://t.me/startups/3709

#MCExclusive | 🚨 Flipkart eyes food delivery launch around August 15, targets 10% commission

-Flipkart to launch food delivery in Bengaluru.
-Service expected to start around August 15.
-Offers 10% commission, lower than rivals.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/startup/flipkart-eyes-food-delivery-launch-around-august-15-targets-10-commission-13991218.html

https://t.me/moneycontrolcom/104342

🔽 AI Fund Lost 70% Assets in Days

The $45B AI hedge fund Situational Awareness lost nearly 70% of its assets in just a few days. Its 24-year-old founder Leopold Ashenbrenner managed the crisis while guests arrived for his wedding.

Ashenbrenner left OpenAI in 2024 and quickly gained fame with an AI future essay before launching the fund. It achieved over 1000% returns in a few years, fueled by heavy leverage-borrowing $3-4 for every $1 of capital.

When the AI market turned down, the fund had to sell almost its entire portfolio. The crash coincided with Leopold's wedding to an Anthropic executive. He was fired from OpenAI for sharing data with Anthropic, where his fund still held $3.5B.

✔️ @venture

https://t.me/shareholders/6379

🤖 ChatGPT Chrome extension reads tabs and pages

The ChatGPT extension for Chrome now sees open tabs and interacts with page content. You can highlight any text, right-click, and select "Ask ChatGPT" to get answers.

The sidebar opens automatically without manual setup. The built-in browser also suggests site addresses as you type, making it more intuitive and faster.

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https://t.me/startups/3708

#AutoWithMC | Passenger vehicle sales surge 33% in July to nearly 4.7 lakh units on tax, rate relief

-India's passenger vehicle market recorded strongest-ever July.
-Dispatches jumped 33% to 4.7 lakh units in July.
-Growth driven by lower costs, tax relief, and GST.

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/passenger-vehicle-sales-surge-33-in-july-to-nearly-4-7-lakh-units-on-tax-rate-relief-13991120.html

https://t.me/moneycontrolcom/104341