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During the recent GOP debate, Bitcoin was not discussed despite the presence of pro-crypto candidates Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy. Both have been actively endorsing Bitcoin during their campaigns. DeSantis has criticized central bank digital currencies (CBDC) and has taken steps to prevent a digital dollar from being introduced in Florida. Ramaswamy does not consider Bitcoin to be a security and has criticized the Federal Reserve and the Biden administration's proposed 30% excise tax on crypto mining.

Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi

August 24, 2023 | 10:30 am

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The World Sleep Congress 2023 has released an abstract submitted by Centessa Pharmaceuticals containing preclinical data on ORX750 for narcolepsy and other sleep disorders. The data shows that ORX750 promotes wakefulness and reduces cataplexy in the Orexin/Ataxin-3 mouse.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 24, 2023 | 10:25 am

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Japan has approved AstraZeneca's Soliris (Eculizumab) for expanded use in treating refractory generalized Myasthenia Gravis in pediatric patients who previously failed immunosuppressive treatment. Soliris is the first and only targeted therapy approved for the treatment of children and adolescents with gMG in Japan.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 24, 2023 | 9:22 am

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AstraZeneca and Merck's Lynparza (Olaparib) has been approved in Japan for adult patients with BRCA-Mutated Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer with distant metastasis. The drug is used in combination with Abiraterone and Prednisolone.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 24, 2023 | 9:17 am

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North Korea's Defense Minister has accused the U.S. of escalating the Ukraine crisis into a global nuclear calamity by supplying fighter jets to Ukraine. He also stated that North Korea will strengthen its friendship with Russia in its 'war of justice'.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

August 24, 2023 | 9:01 am

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Royal Philips highlighted its integration of AI in cardiac ultrasound and cardiac care at the European Society of Cardiology Congress. The Philips Ultrasound Compact System 5500 CV, which includes an AI-powered automation tool to assess heart health, was showcased. The company aims to improve clinical confidence and increase efficiency in cardiology departments.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 24, 2023 | 8:07 am

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Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has been accused of deliberately slowing down websites criticized by Musk. The accusations came after users reported slower loading speeds when accessing links from several websites, including the New York Times, Reuters, and Meta Platforms Inc’s Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. X has acknowledged its potential bias. Musk also plans to remove the headline and text from news links, leaving only the lead image.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

August 24, 2023 | 7:28 am

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Medtronic has released a statement regarding the FDA panel vote on its Symplicity Spyral Renal Denervation System for circulatory systems devices.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 24, 2023 | 5:50 am

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Apple Inc. has expressed support for California's 'Right to Repair' bill, a significant shift from its previous stance. The bill mandates manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and documentation for their products for up to seven years. This move aligns with Apple's 2022 Self-Service Repair program, which provides users and third-party repair shops with essential repair materials.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

August 24, 2023 | 5:23 am

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Vice President Pence has announced plans to extend tax cuts and close the Federal Department of Education. This could potentially impact the overall economy and the education sector.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

August 24, 2023 | 1:45 am