On Thursday, President Trump asked Republican lawmakers to end tax breaks on carried interest. The tax break allows private equity and venture fund managers to treat their earnings from investments at a lower capital gains rate, rather than as ordinary income. The removal of the tax break would be a big hit to the VC … Read more
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Data 3. Measuring Media Slant and 3.1. Text pre-processing and featurization 3.2. Classifying transcripts by TV source 3.3. Text similarity between newspapers and TV stations and 3.4. Topic model 4. Econometric Framework 4.1. Instrumental variables specification 4.2. Instrument first stage and validity 5. Results 5.1. Main results … Read more
A bill that would give the Utah treasurer the power to buy BTC and other high-cap crypto assets with public funds is on its way to the Senate.
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Data 3. Measuring Media Slant and 3.1. Text pre-processing and featurization 3.2. Classifying transcripts by TV source 3.3. Text similarity between newspapers and TV stations and 3.4. Topic model 4. Econometric Framework 4.1. Instrumental variables specification 4.2. Instrument first stage and validity 5. Results 5.1. Main results … Read more
To address regulatory concerns, asset managers are proposing safeguards where they will source XRP from secondary markets.
It’s one more development reflecting a change in approach from the US Securities and Exchange Commission toward crypto.
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Data 3. Measuring Media Slant and 3.1. Text pre-processing and featurization 3.2. Classifying transcripts by TV source 3.3. Text similarity between newspapers and TV stations and 3.4. Topic model 4. Econometric Framework 4.1. Instrumental variables specification 4.2. Instrument first stage and validity 5. Results 5.1. Main results … Read more
The Franklin Crypto Index ETF seeks to provide exposure to the spot prices of Bitcoin and Ether, following a similar filing by Bitwise just weeks earlier.
A screenshot of a very pixelated version of Bloodborne as if it was made for the original PlayStation. | Image: Lilith Walther Will Sony ever release a remake or remaster of Bloodborne, the Dark Souls successor that became one of our favorite games of 2015? Even Sony’s former games chief isn’t sure — but that … Read more
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Data 3. Measuring Media Slant and 3.1. Text pre-processing and featurization 3.2. Classifying transcripts by TV source 3.3. Text similarity between newspapers and TV stations and 3.4. Topic model 4. Econometric Framework 4.1. Instrumental variables specification 4.2. Instrument first stage and validity 5. Results 5.1. Main results … Read more
Newly-published Nintendo patents show that the company has been exploring a version of its Joy-Con controllers that can work like a computer mouse, a feature Nintendo has hinted will be coming to the Switch 2. In its Switch 2 teaser video last month, Nintendo showed two Joy-Con controllers sliding along the ground, much like you’d … Read more
Pertsev has been working on his appeal after being found guilty of money laundering by a Dutch court in May 2024 — receiving five years and four months.
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Card-battler Gods Unchained on Ethereum network Immutable zkEVM has launched its first battle pass with optional premium rewards.
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Data 3. Measuring Media Slant and 3.1. Text pre-processing and featurization 3.2. Classifying transcripts by TV source 3.3. Text similarity between newspapers and TV stations and 3.4. Topic model 4. Econometric Framework 4.1. Instrumental variables specification 4.2. Instrument first stage and validity 5. Results 5.1. Main results … Read more
Ondo Finance revealed plans to launch a chain for tokenizing real-world assets, with Donald Trump Jr. appearing at its Thursday event.
OpenAI co-founder John Schulman, who left AI company Anthropic earlier this week after a mere five months, is reportedly joining former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s secretive new startup, per Fortune. It’s not clear what Schulman’s role there will be. Fortune wasn’t able to learn that information, and Murati has been tight-lipped about the venture since … Read more
A group of more than 100 organizations has published an open letter calling on the AI industry and regulators to mitigate the tech’s harmful environmental impacts just days before leading industry CEOs, heads of state, academics, and nonprofits descend on Paris for a major AI conference. The letter, which bears the signatures of prominent advocacy … Read more
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Data 3. Measuring Media Slant and 3.1. Text pre-processing and featurization 3.2. Classifying transcripts by TV source 3.3. Text similarity between newspapers and TV stations and 3.4. Topic model 4. Econometric Framework 4.1. Instrumental variables specification 4.2. Instrument first stage and validity 5. Results 5.1. Main results … Read more
This is the 2022 iPhone SE. The new one is expected to look more like the iPhone 14. Apple’s next iPhone SE might be announced “as early as next week” ahead of it being on sale later in February, Bloomberg reports. The new phone has already seemingly appeared in photos and video and Bloomberg says … Read more
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Haliey Welch, the “Hawk Tuah girl,” is back to explain her meme coin mess—only the episode is MIA, and the guest is alleging shenanigans.
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In an era where almost anything can be shared and go viral, no business wants to be embroiled as the subject of a frustrated customer’s post, especially one that sparks a chain reaction of similar complaints. Bad publicity is still publicity, yes, but it’s definitely not the kind you want for your business. That’s why … Read more
As institutional investors allocate more capital to crypto investments, custody solutions are becoming more important.
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APT handles software installation and dependency management on Debian-based Linux distributions, ensuring compatibility and ease of use. Nix, a declarative package manager, introduces functional package management with atomic upgrades, rollbacks, and reproducibility, making it appealing for developers requiring isolated environments and precise dependency control. This article examines Nix’s approach to package management, comparing it with … Read more
Tinder is updating its Explore page with new categories to help you find dates with similar relationship goals. With the update, you can now browse profiles in groups such as “Serious Dater,” “Long-Term Partner,” “Non-monogamy,” and “Short-Term Fun.” The dating app notes that you can only qualify for the Serious Dater category if you have … Read more