Trump’s top meme coin investors visit White House

Despite repeated claims from the White House that President Donald Trump’s Thursday night gala for the top holders of his cryptocurrency meme coin had nothing to do with his official duties, several of those investors visited the White House Friday afternoon for what they described as a special VIP event, the attendees told ABC News. … Read more

Khosla Ventures among VCs experimenting with AI-infused roll-ups of mature companies

Venture capitalists have always focused on investing in companies that leverage technology to either disrupt established industries or create entirely new business categories. But some VCs are starting to flip the script on their investing styles. Rather than funding startups, they are acquiring mature businesses — such as call centers, accounting firms, and other professional … Read more

Protesters decry ‘crypto corruption’ as Trump fetes top investors in his crypto meme coin

Calling them “pioneers,” President Donald Trump praised the top investors in his cryptocurrency meme coin at an exclusive black-tie dinner Thursday as protesters outside the event chanted and displayed signs blasting the gala as a pay-for-play event. Two hundred and twenty cryptocurrency traders, including many from overseas, pumped tens of millions of dollars into Trump’s … Read more

How the GOP tax bill could impact sustainability efforts

The multitrillion-dollar GOP tax bill could have detrimental impacts on decarbonization efforts in the U.S., according to energy experts. On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed a sweeping package of tax cuts, Medicaid reform and immigration spending that advances President Donald Trump’s campaign promises. The tax cuts would also impact sustainability efforts and domestic climate … Read more