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BTIG Lifts Rubrik Target to $125 After Earnings Beat
Rubrik's $0.20 EPS beat and 38% revenue growth drew a $125 BTIG target. JPMorgan trimmed Kroger to $62, and Moody's affirmed Nickel Industries at B1.
An Indian student gave up on H-1B after the proposed $100,000 fee
Shreya Mishra Reddy left the US after not getting an H-1B visa. The proposed $100,000 fee on companies hiring from abroad sealed her decision. She now sees better opportunities in India's startup scene.
Dallas Fed Warns Tokenization Could Shrink Bank Lending by $580B
Dallas Fed researchers warn tokenized deposits and instant blockchain transfers could cut bank lending capacity by $580 billion as deposit stickiness erodes. Industry pushback says the analysis overstates settlement speed.
BitGo closes NYDIG institutional trading acquisition, adds derivatives
BitGo added derivatives, structured products and financing through the NYDIG deal. About 30 employees joined. NYDIG pivots to Bitcoin mining and HPC data centers.
After a Fire or Flood, Homeowners Face Bills Beyond the Damage
Mould cleanup after a flood can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Insurance triggers at evacuation; here's what policies cover and what to ask your broker.
Audited Protocols Lost 88% of Crypto Funds in Hacks Since 2025
CoinGecko's 2026 report shows $3.63B stolen across 245 incidents, with audited protocols accounting for 88% of losses. Supply chain attacks dominated.
Ledger Rejects Hack Claim as OneKey Reproduces Transaction Flaw
Ledger said an already-patched bug was reproduced against an old app version. The flaw could let attackers swap transactions without user awareness. No losses reported.
DepEd pairs school guards with tanods, police in hybrid model
DepEd allocates guards by enrollment, from one per small campus to four plus police patrols on the largest; rollout starts with big schools.
The Risk in Targeting Chinese Banks Over Iran
US lawmakers push to sanction Chinese banks over Iran oil, but the move could disrupt global finance, raise costs, and accelerate de-dollarization as China diversifies reserves.
Nova Minerals Ships Antimony Plant Gear to Alaska, Targets 2027
Nova Minerals (ASX: NVA) shipped 454 tonnes of processing equipment to Alaska, advancing toward first antimony production in 2027 under a US$43.4M DoW contract.
Visa Unveils New AI Cybersecurity Tools to Speed Vulnerability Fixes
Visa released an updated open-source framework and new advisory services to help organizations find and fix cyber vulnerabilities faster, shifting focus from discovery to validated remediation.
Judge rules Pentagon illegally targeted AI firm Anthropic over criticism
Judge Lin ruled the Pentagon illegally targeted Anthropic for criticizing its AI stance. The ruling could reshape how AI firms handle government contracts and military ethics.