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Apple commits $500B to US manufacturing, including a new AI server facility in Houston

The U.S. government is leaning hard on tech companies to make more commitments to building their businesses in the country, and Big Tech is falling in line. On Monday, Apple laid out its own plans in that area: it will spend $500 billion over the next four years in areas like high-end manufacturing, engineering, and

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Bitcoin

Crypto PH News Recap: Feb. 17 – 23, 2025

From introduction of the Philippine Blockchain Ecosystem Map to DevconSEA Recap in Baguio, here are some of the crypto news from the Philippines. Today, we curated some of the news from crypto and blockchain organizations in the Philippines from last week (Feb. 17 – 23, 2025). 2025 Philippine Blockchain Ecosystem Map The 2025 Philippine Blockchain

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Crypto

BNB Chain ecosystem gets $25m boost by Foresight Ventures

Crypto VC firm Foresight Ventures has committed $25 million to support early-stage blockchain initiatives on BNB Chain. Singapore-based crypto venture capital firm Foresight Ventures will invest up to $25 million in projects on BNB Chain through 2025 as part of the BNB Incubation Alliance. In a Feb. 24 press release shared with crypto.news, the firm

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Coinbase

No, Louisiana is not accepting crypto for tax payments

According to a screenshot posted to X, Louisiana residents “can now use bitcoin and Bitcoin Lightning Network to pay taxes and fees.” Source link

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Tech & AI

Best AirPods deal: Save $50 on Apple AirPods Max

SAVE $50: As of Feb. 24, the Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) headphones are on sale at Best Buy for $499.99. That’s $50 off their list price of $549.99. If you’re an Apple user looking to upgrade your headphones or earbuds, now’s a great time to do it with some excellent discounts floating around. If you’re

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Bitcoin

Crypto Mining Equipment Manufacturer Bgin Blockchain Plans $50 Million IPO

Singapore-based Bgin Blockchain Limited has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (IPO) expected to raise up to $50 million. The company plans to offer approximately 59.54 million Class A ordinary shares and 15.69 million Class B ordinary shares, seeking to list its Class A shares on Nasdaq under

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Crypto

SEC acknowledges XRP ETF filing from Nasdaq, CoinShares

Key Takeaways The SEC has formally acknowledged Nasdaq’s filing for the CoinShares XRP ETF, allowing a 21-day public comment period. Other exchanges, like Cboe, are also seeking approval to list and trade shares of XRP ETFs from multiple firms including WisdomTree and Bitwise. Share this article The US SEC has acknowledged Nasdaq’s filing for the CoinShares

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Coinbase

High severity bug in Bitcoin Core affects 17% of full nodes

Developers have disclosed a high-severity bug involving spammy headers affecting old versions of Bitcoin Core node software. Source link

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Tech & AI

A Jumping Lunar Robot Is About to Explore a Pitch-Black Moon Crater for the First Time

A new age of commercial moon exploration is upon us, and one of the most exciting missions yet is about to launch—one laden with rovers, a drill, and even a hopper spacecraft that will try to “jump” into a permanently dark lunar crater to search for ice. The IM-2 mission, from Texas-based company Intuitive Machines,

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Bitcoin

Google Trends PH: Hamster Kombat Search Interest Drops

With the ongoing decline in the number of its players, one of Telegram’s known tap games, Hamster Kombat, experienced continuous decline in search interest in the Philippines since its peak in mid-2024. Moreover, search interest for “notcoin,” “tap to earn,” and “telegram games”  decreased but relatively stable interest throughout the year. Note: This article analyzed

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