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Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Ethereum and founder of Cardano, has publicly disagreed with Vitalik Buterin on the issue of mixing politics with cryptocurrencies. Hoskinson urged voters to support pro-crypto candidates and criticized the Biden administration's policies, which he believes are detrimental to the crypto industry. This ongoing rivalry between Hoskinson and Buterin highlights differing visions for the future of cryptocurrency.

Portfolio Pulse from Aniket Verma

July 18, 2024 | 5:54 am

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Vertical Aerospace has unveiled its enhanced VX4 prototype, which is a significant step towards aircraft certification. The prototype incorporates technology from strategic partners and features Vertical's proprietary battery technology. Flight testing will commence once the UK Civil Aviation Authority issues a Permit to Fly.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 18, 2024 | 5:51 am

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On Wednesday, major U.S. indices showed mixed results with the Nasdaq experiencing its worst day since 2022. Nvidia, TSMC, ASML Holding, Netflix, and Tesla were notable stocks on investors' radars due to various factors including U.S. sanctions, comments by Donald Trump, and upcoming earnings reports.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

July 18, 2024 | 2:39 am

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The SEC has filed a lawsuit against Patrick Orlando, former CEO of Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC), for securities fraud. The lawsuit alleges that Orlando issued misleading statements and failed to disclose plans to acquire Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) before DWAC's IPO. This comes amid ongoing legal and financial challenges for Trump Media.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

July 18, 2024 | 2:16 am

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The semiconductor market experienced a significant selloff due to comments from former President Trump on Taiwan and potential trade restrictions with China by President Biden. Major semiconductor stocks like NVIDIA, AMD, and Broadcom saw sharp declines, while companies with a larger U.S. presence, such as Texas Instruments, fared better.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

July 18, 2024 | 2:07 am

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The Chinese government, led by Xi Jinping, is enforcing stringent regulations on AI systems to ensure they align with socialist values. Tech giants like Alibaba and ByteDance are undergoing mandatory reviews by the Cyberspace Administration of China to test their AI models for compliance.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

July 18, 2024 | 2:05 am

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Local law enforcement informed the Secret Service about their inability to provide adequate security at a Trump rally, leading to a shooting incident. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, managed to reach the roof of a building with a clear view of the rally stage. The incident has raised concerns about the Secret Service's planning and security provisions, leading to multiple federal investigations and calls for Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to step down.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

July 18, 2024 | 1:22 am

MGOL

Trading for MGOL was halted at 7:50:00 p.m. ET due to pending news.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 17, 2024 | 11:50 pm

SONM

Trading for SONM was halted at 7:50:00 p.m. ET due to pending news.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 17, 2024 | 11:50 pm

LUCY

Trading for LUCY was halted at 7:50:00 p.m. ET due to pending news. Investors should stay tuned for further updates.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

July 17, 2024 | 11:50 pm