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Zuck Chooses the Red Pill With 30% Cuts to Metaverse Budget

You might recall that in 2021, Zuckerberg deemed the metaverse so vital to the future he renamed the entire company after it.

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Even As Bitcoin Dips, Crypto ETFs Break Down TradFi Barriers

Recent developments at Vanguard and Bank of America have boosted momentum for digital assets including bitcoin ETFs.

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SEC Halts Filings of Highly Leveraged ETFs

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Vanguard Raises White Flag Over Crypto ETFs

The company on Tuesday reversed its ban on Bitcoin and other crypto ETFs, giving access to many of its 50 million clients.

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Tree Hugging or Greenwashing? BlackRock’s in ESG Hot Seat Either Way

The world’s largest asset manager is caught in the crossfire between critics who say it’s pushing ESG too aggressively, and those who insist it’s not doing nearly enough.

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Model Portfolios Decide Which ETFs Succeed. That Might Not Be a Good Thing

The rise of model portfolios has enabled issuers to choose funds in their best interest — not necessarily the client’s.

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Big Tech

Can Samsung’s TriFold Steal Thunder from Apple’s Next-Gen Mystery Phone?

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Shoppers in the US will be able to buy the new foldable during the first quarter of 2026, though the pricing hasn’t been shared yet.

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Patent Drop

Glimpse into the future of technology.

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Google Patent Highlights AI and Quantum’s Symbiotic Relationship
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The Time and Place for AI Code Generators
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Amazon Tries to Help Alexa Get Personal

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What’s the Future of AI in Financial Advice?

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The CFP Board presented four possible scenarios on how AI will impact wealth managers in the year 2030.

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