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US Army digital push hits soldier demand for paper map backups

Soldiers testing the Army's new digital command systems at Fort Irwin still carried paper maps. The tension between digital speed and analog reliability is not unique to the military.

Stocks21d ago

TikTok Mandates 5-Day Office Return for US Staff Starting September

TikTok will require most US employees to return to the office five days a week starting September, three staffers told Business Insider. The mandate follows a broader tech industry push for in-person work, with Oracle among TikTok's US investors.

Stocks21d ago

Spin Master Founder's Startup Advice: Start in Your 20s

Spin Master cofounder Ronnen Harary says founders should start in their 20s, not wait for their 30s. The company he started at 23 now generates over $2 billion in revenue.

Commodities21d ago

CRC Posts Solid Q2 on Efficiency, Carbon Progress

CRC reported a solid Q2 driven by drilling efficiency gains and synergy capture, with advances in carbon management and two midstream deals, CEO Francisco Leon said.

Stocks21d ago

Capgemini: IT Recovery Is Real, but the Speed Disappoints

Capgemini's 1.1% organic growth signals a turning IT market, but the pace lags expectations. Clients are cautiously investing again, though the recovery remains uneven across regions and sectors.

Crypto21d ago

South Korea Crypto Tax Delay Proposal Targets 2030 Start

South Korea's opposition is seeking to delay the 22% crypto tax until 2030, arguing that authorities need more time to build a fair taxation system. The government currently plans to begin taxing cryp

Stocks21d ago

Private Equity's Quiet Takeover of Insurance Operations

Private equity is buying up the fee-generating operations around insurance carriers — MGAs, claims platforms, fronting arrangements — while leaving the regulated balance sheet alone.

Crypto21d ago

North Korea's Kimsuky Turns AI Into a Crypto Hacking Weapon

Genians Security found Kimsuky using local AI models and AI-generated documents in phishing campaigns targeting crypto investors, automating malware and data analysis.

Earnings21d ago

Embraer Lifts 2026 Guidance After 28% Delivery Jump

Embraer raised 2026 revenue and delivery targets after Q2 deliveries jumped 28%. CEO Neto cited faster E-Jet production and defense growth. Free cash flow turned negative but CFO said it was temporary. An investor day in November will outline the 2027-2030 plan.

Macro21d ago

Trump confirms one call with Fed Chair Warsh

Trump confirmed one recent call with Fed Chair Warsh, denying repeated contact. The admission follows a report and renewed pressure on the central bank.

Crypto21d ago

Robinhood's RWA Activity Surges 3,201% as Its Blockchain Gains Momentum

Monthly transfer volume on Robinhood Chain hit $1.65B by Aug. 10, up 3,201% in a month. The July 1 launch of the Arbitrum-based L2 is drawing volume into tokenized stocks and ETFs.

Stocks21d ago

MissionSquare Adds Brokerage, Robo-Advisor for Public Workers

MissionSquare Retirement partners with Apex Fintech to offer brokerage and robo-advisor services to government employees, tapping higher-margin wealth management as recordkeeping fees shrink.