Coinbase debuts AI agent that can trade and pay for premium research
Coinbase’s agent can use x402 protocol to get access to data and APIs.
Japanese space tech startup Letara expands beyond satellite thrusters with $16M
Japanese space startup Letara is betting its hybrid rocket technology can move beyond small satellite thrusters into a broader market for space, defense and security, after raising ¥2.6 billion ($16 million).
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Quantum Space’s military SPAC is trying to catch SpaceX’s IPO wave
Quantum Space says SPACs aren’t dead as it seeks a $1.2 billion deal to build military spacecraft.
Stop Glorifying ‘Move Fast and Break Things’ — Smart Founders Know to Do This Instead
Dalton Bolger draws on his experience as an EMT and in defense software to show how great leaders balance urgency and thoughtfulness.
Deezer’s new tool can identify AI music from Spotify, Apple Music, and others
Deezer introduced a tool that scans playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms to identify AI music.
Summer Travel Costs Are Skyrocketing — Here’s How Americans Are Responding
The latest inflation figures showed that average airline fares rose nearly 27% compared to last year.
Why Black Banx Could Become One of the Most Watched Fintech IPOs of 2026
Black Banx’s $17.1 billion revenue, 99.9 million customers, and $6.5 billion profit make it one of fintech’s most-watched potential NASDAQ IPO candidates.
They Just Opened Their 1,700th Cafe and Have 900 More Signed. Here’s the Strategy Fueling This $1.5 Billion Franchise.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s secret is getting smoothie customers to also eat there.
The AI Governance Mistake Many Companies Don’t Realize They’re Making
Companies that treat AI governance as a compliance checkbox rather than a continuous operational discipline are quietly accumulating risks their boards don’t yet know exist.
I Run a Public Company and Partner With Household Names. Here’s What CEOs Get Wrong.
Most CEOs pursue brand partnerships before they’re ready for them. Here’s what I learned building collaborations with Reebok, Eddie Bauer and Nautica while running a publicly traded company.
AI Is Changing What Companies Need from Leaders — Here’s What Matters Most Now
AI is taking tasks off your plate — what it’s putting in their place is harder to manage.