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MicroStrategy Inc. co-founder Michael Saylor emphasized Bitcoin's potential as an institutional asset class and store of value, predicting 2024 as the year Bitcoin becomes an institutional-grade asset. He compared Bitcoin's evolution to significant financial milestones like the creation of gold ETFs and the S&P index ETF. Saylor highlighted Bitcoin's transition from an unregulated retail asset to a regulated institutional asset, likening it to the digital transformation seen in tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Apple. He also mentioned the growth of new job opportunities within the Bitcoin industry and argued that Bitcoin ETFs represent a catalytic moment, shifting the narrative towards Bitcoin as a significant store of value.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

February 07, 2024 | 5:42 pm

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Fed's Kugler emphasized the importance of monitoring upside inflation risks stemming from geopolitical events. The statement suggests a cautious approach towards monetary policy to mitigate potential inflationary pressures.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 07, 2024 | 4:05 pm

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Living Security, a leader in Human Risk Management (HRM), has announced a partnership with TD SYNNEX, a global IT solutions aggregator. This strategic alliance aims to expand Living Security's market reach, offering organizations advanced technologies to identify and mitigate human-related security risks. The partnership is expected to accelerate market growth for Living Security, while TD SYNNEX will enrich its vendor portfolio with Living Security's cybersecurity solutions. Benefits include access to a wide range of vendors, dedicated support, market expansion opportunities, flexible credit solutions, and potential rebates for high-volume resellers.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 07, 2024 | 2:12 pm

DMRC

Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ:DMRC) announced the release of its next-generation digital watermarks, offering enhanced security, adaptability, imperceptibility, performance, and control. These advancements are designed to efficiently address multiple use cases and represent a significant improvement in digital watermarking technology.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 07, 2024 | 1:13 pm

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Jamf (NASDAQ:JAMF) announced immediate support for Apple Vision Pro, integrating it with Jamf Protect and Jamf Connect for enhanced security and access. This makes Jamf the first to market with such support, offering features like DNS encryption, content filtering, and zero trust network access. The announcement follows Apple's introduction of MDM support in visionOS 1.1 beta, which will enable enterprise-grade deployment of Vision Pro. Jamf's solutions will provide secure access to organizational resources, anti-phishing, and network threat prevention on Vision Pro.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 06, 2024 | 9:52 pm

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The White House has announced that the U.S. will review Hamas' response to a proposed hostage deal. This development could have implications for U.S. foreign policy and security measures.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 06, 2024 | 7:48 pm

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Israel is currently evaluating Hamas's response to a potential truce in Gaza, with all parties involved in the negotiations studying the response thoroughly, according to a statement cited by Reuters.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 06, 2024 | 7:47 pm

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A new service, OnlyFake, using AI, has created fake IDs that passed KYC checks on crypto exchanges including OKX, raising security concerns. The IDs, costing $15, were used to bypass verifications on platforms like Kraken, Bybit, Bitget, Huobi, and PayPal. OKX and other exchanges are investigating, highlighting the challenge of AI-generated fraud in the industry.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

February 06, 2024 | 7:47 pm

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The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report on the 737 Max Alaska Air panel blowout incident, revealing that four bolts meant to prevent the door plug from moving upwards were missing prior to the incident.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 06, 2024 | 7:19 pm

SPY

President Biden has described the new border bill as the 'strongest this country has ever seen', according to Reuters. While the article does not delve into specific economic impacts or mention specific companies or ETFs, the statement could have broad implications for various sectors, including security, construction, and technology, depending on the bill's details.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 06, 2024 | 6:30 pm