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Final extension: Startup Battlefield Australia applications now close July 20

One last chance to apply Due to overwhelming interest, we’ve extended applications for Startup Battlefield Australia to July 20. If you’ve been thinking about applying, do it now. There won’t be another extension. One application could change everything Since the first Startup Battlefield Australia in 2017, there have been 26 alumni companies that have collectively…

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$12 Trillion Vanguard Signals Deeper Crypto Push With New Head of Digital Assets Position

Key Takeaways Vanguard is hiring a Head of Digital Assets to lead Personal Wealth strategy and execution. The role covers tokenization, stablecoins, custody, settlement, governance, compliance, and client-facing capabilities. The posting gives Vanguard flexibility to shape its digital asset offerings over time. Why Is Vanguard Building a Digital Assets Roadmap Now? Vanguard’s July 6 job…

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Enjoy expert-designed lessons that prioritize real communication with this exclusive Babbel offer

TL;DR: Learn all 14 Babbel languages for life for just $159 with code LEARN and build real conversation skills through expert-created lessons. AI can translate a sentence in seconds, but actually holding a conversation with another person is a different skill. That’s where Babbel takes a different approach. Instead of relying primarily on AI-generated lessons,…

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Nigel Farage resigns as MP amid crypto donor gifts controversy

Nigel Farage has resigned as a Member of Parliament after confirming he will seek re-election in a by-election while facing scrutiny over multimillion-dollar gifts from figures linked to the crypto industry. Summary Nigel Farage has resigned as MP and will contest a Clacton by-election while parliamentary investigations continue. Farage denies wrongdoing over multimillion-dollar gifts linked…

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OpenAI’s Chief Futurist Is Leaving the Company

OpenAI’s chief futurist Joshua Achiam notified colleagues on Tuesday that he is leaving the company later this month after nearly nine years, WIRED has learned. Achiam, who previously led a team tasked with upholding the organization’s nonprofit mission, told OpenAI staff that his departure was not motivated by any specific reason, but was something he’s…

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