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Singapore-based Startale, developer of the Strium blockchain for tokenized securities and JPYSC and USDSC stablecoins, raised a $63M Series A from SBI and Sony (Francisco Rodrigues/CoinDesk)

Francisco Rodrigues / CoinDesk:
Singapore-based Startale, developer of the Strium blockchain for tokenized securities and JPYSC and USDSC stablecoins, raised a $63M Series A from SBI and Sony  —  The Singapore-based company builds blockchain tools for financial firms and retail users, including a blockchain for tokenized securities, stablecoins, and a consumer app.

8 best Magic: The Gathering deals in Amazon's Spring Sale

Amazon's Spring Sale includes great discounts for Magic: The Gathering newcomers and veterans alike

Mamdani Budget Director Pins Blame for Fiscal Mess on Adams

Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget Director Sherif Soliman prepare to testify in City Hall at a Council Budget hearing,

New York City’s budget director testified Wednesday in front of the City Council about the city’s $5.4 billion budget deficit and faced questions on a proposal to raid the city’s “rainy day” fund — which has never been done before.  Speaker Julie Menin said the Council was “deeply concerned” about the mayor’s plan to take […]

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The portable Fanttik X9 Pro tire inflator is down to its best price in months

If you’ve ever had to deal with a flat tire, you know how quickly it can derail your day. That’s why it’s worth considering a portable inflator like the Fanttik X9 Pro. The small, rechargeable air pump that can quickly inflate tires on cars and bikes is down to $59.98 ($20 off) at Amazon and […]

Meta is laying off hundreds of employees as it pours money into AI

Meta is laying off hundreds of employees across its company, according to reports from The New York Times, NBC News, and The Information. The job cuts impact workers on Meta's recruiting, social media, and sales teams, along with Reality Labs, the division that develops the company's smart glasses and virtual reality headsets. "Teams across Meta […]