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Savings app unicorn Acorns is adding Bitcoin exposure to portfolios. Here’s the catch
Crypto is the most volatile asset class on the market, and it’s largely unregulated. Does it have a place in retirement accounts? Read More
These investors went through IVF. Now they’re putting $22 million behind an A.I. fertility startup
Three moms are throwing their financial weight behind Alife, a company that wants to use A.I. to transform IVF. Read More
Russia’s Ukraine war has already seen the first use of hypersonic missiles. Other firsts may lie in wait
President Biden has urged companies to harden their cyber defenses. Read More
America should learn from the world’s tech reforms
As the U. S. dawdles on legislation curbing tech’s power, domestic lawmakers will get a chance to see foreign laws in action. Read More
Climate tech companies in the spotlight as SEC votes on new ESG disclosure proposal
The regulator’s new guidelines could give a slew of startups a leg up in the private markets. Read More
These Y Combinator cofounders are taking on Robinhood to make crypto investing accessible to Gen Z women
The Gen Z . investing startup Alinea is adding crypto investing to help young women participate in the market. Read More
China’s position on the Russia-Ukraine war is becoming more difficult to maintain
Can global corporations, which acted so quickly to sever ties with Russia, simply ignore Russia’s prime enabler? Read More
Former NAACP legal defense chief says businesses are not living up to racial equity promises
Sherrilyn Ifill reflects on her years at the civil rights organization. Read More
Antitrust advocates should blame Congress for Amazon-MGM deal
Federal regulators could still fight the $8. 5 billion acquisition, but lawmakers have the most power to stem tech consolidation. Read More