The U.S. State Department has introduced the Freedom Tech Excellence Program (FTEP), a public-private partnership including the Bitcoin Policy Institute, aimed at promoting global digital freedom. The initiative targets issues like online surveillance, encryption, AI governance, and freedom of expression, highlighting Bitcoin's role as a tool against censorship and financial surveillance. This move reflects growing U.S. government interest in integrating cryptocurrency into foreign policy and human rights efforts. The program will involve private-sector experts to develop diplomatic strategies addressing digital freedom challenges amid rising geopolitical tensions over technology and information control.
Fabrinet, a contract manufacturer specializing in advanced optical and electronic manufacturing, is set to benefit from rising demand in AI and data centers. The company is expanding its production capacity aggressively, supported by a strong balance...
IBM has increased its dividend for 31 consecutive years, continuing a long-standing streak. However, the latest raise was minimal, only a penny per quarter, which does not keep pace with inflation rates around 3%. While IBM's dividend yield remains t...
Starknet's altcoin STRK surged 31% to reach $0.046, its highest level in four months, driven by strong buying pressure and a record 718% jump in trading volume. Capital inflows to the protocol hit $61.7 million, signaling renewed investor interest. H...
McDonald's stock has dropped 18% year-to-date despite steady cash flow growth and its 50th consecutive dividend increase. The decline is due to slowing customer traffic, weaker comparable sales, and operational challenges caused by inflation and risi...
Derive, an onchain derivatives platform formerly known as Lyra Finance, has introduced new perpetual futures contracts for its governance token $DRV and Ford's stock token $F, both offering up to 5x leverage. This launch follows Derive's recent V3 up...
