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Trump Meme Coin Dinner Sparks Ethics Probe and Insider Sale Delay

April 25, 2025, 4:20 pm more...

President Trump’s meme coin saga deepens as reports reveal a controversial dinner with meme coin holders, prompting senators to demand an ethics probe, while insiders now face a 90‐day delay before selling. The intertwined political and crypto drama underscores a peculiar convergence of commerce and controversy.

theverge.com / Trump offers a private dinner to his biggest memecoin buyers

cnbc.com / Trump's memecoin dinner contest earns insiders $900,000 in two days

gizmodo.com / Dems Have Questions About Trump’s Dinner With His Meme Coin Holders

cnbc.com / Trump meme coin insiders have to wait additional 90 days before they can sell

cnbc.com / Trump dinner for meme coin buyers prompts senators to demand ethics probe


permalink / 5 stories from 3 sources in 4 days ago #crypto #trump #politics #investment #finance +


Tether, SoftBank, and Cantor launch $3.6B crypto investment vehicle

April 23, 2025, 4:20 pm more...

In a major crypto shakeup, Tether, SoftBank, and Cantor have joined forces to unveil a $3.6 billion crypto investing vehicle. The partnership is set to leverage deep pockets and market savvy to capitalize on emerging digital asset opportunities, signaling yet another high-stakes bet in the volatile world of crypto finance.

techinasia.com / Cantor, Tether, SoftBank launch $3.6b crypto venture

theinformation.com / Tether, Softbank, Cantor Launch Bitcoin Investing Vehicle - The Information

reuters.com/business / Cantor joins hand with SoftBank, Tether for $3.6 billion crypto venture - Reuters


permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 6 days ago #blockchain #crypto #investment #bitcoin #vc +


Trump Softens Tariff Threats, Eases Fed Chair Firing Rumors

April 23, 2025, 8:20 am more...

President Trump shifted gears by suggesting potential tariff cuts on Chinese imports while backing off his earlier, more bombastic rhetoric about firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The relaxed tone helped calm jittery markets, as futures rallied and gold slipped, defusing fears of erratic policy moves.

Reddit: r/politics

Bluesky: @arrjayteatoo.bsky.social, @ohorrorohorror.bsky.social, @arstechnica.com

theverge.com / Did Tim Cook finagle a special tariff deal? Senator Warren wants to know

appleinsider.com / Senator Warren asks if Apple CEO Tim Cook's Trump playbook is blatant corruption

zerohedge.com / A Recap Of Trump's First Three Months

zerohedge.com / US International Trade Court Denies Companies' Bid To Block Trump's Tariffs

zerohedge.com / If You Believe The Trump Pivot Story, "Clearly You Enjoy Fairy Tales"

tomshardware.com / PC shipments up 6.7% YoY in Q1 2025, likely caused by buyers worried about tariffs

reuters.com/business / Tariffs restrain US business activity, boost asking prices for products - Reuters

tomshardware.com / Top PC OEMs reportedly planning Saudi Arabia plants to avoid US tariffs — Lenovo, HP, Dell exploring options as panic continues

zerohedge.com / "West Coast On Tipping Point": Los Angeles Port Set For Steep Drop In Traffic

tomshardware.com / Custom keyboard maker stopping US sales entirely due to tariffs — Keyboardio cites tariffs, axed de minimis rule

zerohedge.com / Trump To Exempt US Carmakers From Some Tariffs: Report

www.ft.com/ / Donald Trump to exempt carmakers from some US tariffs - Financial Times

reuters.com/business / Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate - Reuters

arstechnica.com / Trump is “desperate” to make a deal—China isn’t, analysts say

zerohedge.com / Reuters Pours Cold Water On WSJ Tariff Report, Says Any De-Escalation Steps Would Not Be Unilateral

zerohedge.com / Watch Live: Bessent Discuses Tariffs, Global Financial System

techinasia.com / Trump suggests he may reduce tariffs on China

bloomberg.com/technology / Powell Attempts Balancing Act as Trump Tests Fed’s Autonomy - Bloomberg.com

cnbc.com / Tesla stock pops after Trump comments on China tariffs and Powell, despite weak earnings

zerohedge.com / Futures Surge After Trump Tones Down Rhetoric On China, Powell

reuters.com/business / Gold slips as Trump backs off threats to fire Fed chair, lifts tariff hopes - Reuters


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techinasia.com / US stocks end higher as Trump signals tariff relief


permalink / 26 stories from 12 sources in 6 days ago #tariffs #politics #stockmarket #finance #trump +


Musk Cuts Back on DOGE Duties Starting Next Month

April 22, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced he will drastically reduce his involvement in DOGE-related projects beginning in May. During earnings calls, he revealed plans to limit his DOGE work to a mere “day or two” per week—though hints at remaining involved through Trump’s term add an extra twist to his shifting priorities.

reuters.com/business / Tesla shares rise 6.5%, Musk says to cut back DOGE work - Reuters

techinasia.com / Elon Musk to reduce role in DOGE starting May 2025

zerohedge.com / "Future Brighter Than Ever": Tesla Shares Pop 5% After Musk Says He'll Limit Time With DOGE In May

theregister.com / Elon Musk makes another cut – to his time at DOGE

cnbc.com / Tesla CEO Musk says time he spends on DOGE will drop significantly next month

theverge.com / Elon Musk says he’ll step back from DOGE starting in May

techcrunch.com / Elon Musk says he may keep doing DOGE work for ‘the remainder’ of Trump’s term

bloomberg.com/technology / Elon Musk Says He’ll Pull Back ‘Significantly’ From DOGE in May - Bloomberg.com


permalink / 8 stories from 8 sources in 7 days ago #doge #politics #government #tesla #trump +


Tesla Q1 turmoil draws fire from insiders and treasurers

April 22, 2025, 11:21 am more...

Tesla’s Q1 report has raised eyebrows with falling profit margins, missed delivery targets and a slew of eyebrow-raising hints about future robotaxis and affordable EVs. Meanwhile, state treasurers have let loose their discontent with CEO Musk’s distracted focus, making for a truly electrifying quarter.

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Bluesky: @ericholthaus.com, @postingtreyf.bsky.social, @finalreckoning.bsky.social, @robertscotthorton.bsky.social, @jeremywired.bsky.social, @wired.com, @themckenziest.gay, @trumprussiaties.bsky.social, @cleanairmoms.bsky.social, @bluefreedomquest.bsky.social, @gregpinelo.bsky.social, @rmz1961.bsky.social

techinasia.com / Tesla short sellers gain $11.5b in 2025 selloff

cnbc.com / Tesla is ‘carefully’ working on its India entry amid tariff concerns, says CFO

cnbc.com / Here's what Elon Musk said about tariffs and their potential effect on Tesla

gizmodo.com / Elon Sounds Extremely Depressed After Tesla Profits Plunge 71%

wired.com / After Tesla's Earnings Slide, Pressure's on for Cybercab

theinformation.com / Sales Fall Drags Down Tesla’s Profit 66% - The Information

zerohedge.com / Tesla Misses Across The Board; Slams "Uncertainty" In Automotive Market, But Affirms Affordable Model "Remains On Track" For H1 2025

theverge.com / Tesla’s revenue and profits tank amid political chaos

reuters.com/business / Tesla's first-quarter auto margin beats estimates, but revenue misses - Reuters

bloomberg.com/technology / Tesla Signals Caution, Says It Will Revisit 2025 Growth Outlook - Bloomberg.com

www.ft.com/ / Tesla profits disappoint on lower sales - Financial Times

techcrunch.com / Tesla profits drop 71% on weak sales and anti-Elon Musk sentiment

techcrunch.com / Tesla earnings Q1 2025: What we’re watching for

cnbc.com / Tesla short sellers have made $11.5 billion from this year's selloff

cnbc.com / Tesla set to report first-quarter results after the bell

zerohedge.com / Robotaxis, Margins And Musk's Moonlighting: Tesla Q1 Earnings And "Company Update" Preview

bloomberg.com/technology / Tesla Board Gets an Earful From State Treasurers Over Musk’s Focus - Bloomberg.com


permalink / 30 stories from 13 sources in 7 days ago #tesla #investment #business #robotics #selfdriving +


Tesla Delays Affordable Low-Cost EV Launch Amid Production Setbacks

April 21, 2025, 9:20 am more...

Tesla has postponed the introduction of its much-anticipated affordable electric SUV, dampening hopes of accessible EV innovation. The delay fuels further speculation over production challenges and strategic pivots, leaving fans and investors wondering when the company’s budget-friendly dream will finally hit the roads.

Reddit: r/musked

Bluesky: @robyn.bsky.social, @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social

cnbc.com / Tesla shares tumble ahead of first-quarter earnings report

zerohedge.com / Aerial Images Of Tesla's Giga Texas Hint At Cybercab Prototype Production

gizmodo.com / Elon Musk’s DOGE Seems to Be Losing Steam as He Prepares to Retreat to Tesla

zerohedge.com / Wedbush's Dan Ives Warns About "Code Red" Situation Unfolding At Tesla

theinformation.com / Tesla Delays Production of Affordable SUV - The Information

techcrunch.com / Tesla reportedly delays launch of new low-cost model by months


permalink / 9 stories from 7 sources in 8 days ago #hardware #innovation #selfdriving #techpolicy #fang +


Trump’s Tariff Measures Spark Strong China, JPMorgan, South Korea Reactions

April 20, 2025, 11:20 pm more...

The tariffs imposed by President Trump have ignited a storm of cross-border criticism and unexpected economic forecasts. China’s Ministry of Commerce lambasts the US for “abusing tariffs” and bullying its way through trade, while JPMorgan issues a dire warning that these measures could send tax rates soaring—even if they fend off recessionary threats. Adding further irony, South Korean firms are uncovering loopholes in “Made in Korea” labels to dodge the new costs, highlighting a tangled web of unintended consequences from a policy meant to rein in global trade.

zerohedge.com / China's Oil Supertankers Slammed With $5.2 Million Fee Per U.S. Port Call

reuters.com/business / Netflix gains as rosy forecast calms investor nerves amid tariff fears - Reuters

appleinsider.com / EU insists Trump won't make it back off Apple

cnbc.com / The biggest questions facing Big Tech ahead of earnings

cnet.com / Tariffs Are Scary. Should You Buy Now or Save the Money? This Expert Says It Depends

reuters.com/business / Investors pour into European equity funds, flee U.S. on tariff woes - Reuters

zerohedge.com / US Stock Futures, Dollar, Treasuries Tumble On Powell Punt Panic; Gold, Bitcoin Soar

zerohedge.com / Tesla To Offer "Company Update" With Tuesday's Earnings Report: What To Watch

zerohedge.com / China Is In Economic Dire Straits And They're No Longer Able To Hide It

bloomberg.com/technology / Tycoon Says Trump Tariffs May Hurt Philippines’ Trade Partners - Bloomberg.com

techinasia.com / Nintendo’s Switch 2 launch faces trade war challenges

zerohedge.com / Minerals In Hand, Africa's Trade Envoys Head For The US

bloomberg.com/technology / China’s Cosco Says US Levies Risk Upsetting Global Shipping - Bloomberg.com

bloomberg.com/technology / Ishiba Says Japan Won’t Just Keep Conceding in US Tariff Talks - Bloomberg.com

www.ft.com/ / Beijing warns countries not to act against China in trade deals with US - Financial Times

techinasia.com / South Korea cracks down on false exports to avoid US tariffs

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Vance visits India as US finalizes trade deal

www.ft.com/ / US tariffs on pharmaceuticals risk shortages of lower-cost generic drugs - Financial Times

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: China warns nations against backing US

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: JPMorgan sees tax rate jump to 20%

reuters.com/business / South Korea finds 'Made in Korea' breaches intended to avoid US tariffs - Reuters


permalink / 21 stories from 8 sources in 9 days ago #bigdata #fintech #analytics #techpolicy #china +


DOGE Surveillance Project Faces Court Injunction over Sensitive Data

April 18, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

Two reports focus on controversial data practices by DOGE. One article details DOGE’s initiative to compile a master database by merging data from the Department of Homeland Security, Social Security Administration, and IRS—aiming to surveil and track immigrants. Meanwhile, another account highlights a judicial injunction that restricts DOGE staff from accessing Social Security Administration records. Together, these stories shed light on the legal challenges and privacy concerns surrounding DOGE’s extensive data collection efforts.

Reddit: r/technology

Bluesky: @verge-poster.bsky.social

theverge.com / House Democrats: DOGE is building a ‘master database’ of Americans’ sensitive information

wired.com / DOGE Is Building a Master Database to Surveil and Track Immigrants

gizmodo.com / Judge Limits DOGE’s Grubby Hands From Grabbing Social Security Administration Data


permalink / 5 stories from 5 sources in 11 days ago #cybersecurity #crypto #dataprivacy #techpolicy #doge +


Judge Halts CFPB Mass Layoffs Amid Legal Uncertainty

April 18, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

A federal judge intervened in the Trump administration’s plan to fire nearly 1500 employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The judge’s decision to pause the mass layoffs is pending a detailed review of whether the administration’s actions violated a court order. This legal intervention has temporarily secured the positions of CFPB workers and cast uncertainty on the agency’s future restructuring plans, pending further judicial and administrative scrutiny.

Reddit: r/TrueReddit, r/law, r/fednews, r/politics

Bluesky: @es4ideas.bsky.social, @wired.com, @timmarchman.bsky.social, @wired.com, @wired.com, @verge-poster.bsky.social

wired.com / Judge Blocks DOGE From Laying Off 90 Percent of CFPB

theinformation.com / Judge Halts CFPB Layoffs, Again - The Information

theverge.com / Judge pauses mass firing of consumer protection workers


permalink / 13 stories from 5 sources in 11 days ago #cybersecurity #automation #fintech #dataprivacy #techpolicy +


CFPB faces sweeping workforce reductions amid regulatory cutbacks

April 17, 2025, 6:20 pm more...

Separate reports reveal that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is undergoing significant staff reductions, with one account noting mass layoff notices distributed to employees, while another highlights the termination of over 1,400 positions. These dramatic cuts, attributed to internal restructuring and DOGE-induced budgetary pressures, have left the agency weakened and stirred considerable internal and external criticism regarding its management and adherence to court orders.

Reddit: r/TrueReddit, r/feddiscussion, r/fednews, r/politics

Bluesky: @verge-poster.bsky.social, @allyhartwell.bsky.social, @meta-resistance.com

bloomberg.com/technology / CFPB Workers Receive Layoff Notices in New Bid to Shutter Agency - Bloomberg.com

theverge.com / CFPB workers are receiving mass layoff notices

wired.com / The CFPB Has Been Gutted


permalink / 10 stories from 5 sources in 12 days ago #cybersecurity #automation #fintech #digitaltransformation #dataprivacy +


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