Sealsq (LAES) launches hybrid post-quantum hardware aimed at protecting Bitcoin and blockchain networks.
Plus, AI joins the fight against fake—maybe.
Alphabet-cloud customer Cursor poaches top Anthropic engineers, intensifying the AI-coding rivalry for Google (GOOGL).
Centene (CNC) tumbles as it withdraws its 2025 EPS target following weaker-than-expected Marketplace growth.
U.S. Senate scraps a nationwide AI-preemption clause, undercutting Microsoft (MSFT)’s bid for uniform regulation.
Paramount Global (PARA) reaches a $16M tentative settlement with Trump over a disputed “60 Minutes” interview.
Apple (AAPL) nudges higher pre-market as Jefferies shifts to Hold with a raised $188 PT.
Plus, one sunny-side surcharge just got scrambled.
Circle (CRCL) moves to secure a U.S. bank charter, aiming to bolster confidence in its USDC stablecoin.
Microsoft (MSFT) teases Copilot-powered gaming and a Quest 3S Xbox bundle even as new Xbox layoffs loom.
Ford (F) tops Detroit rivals with a 14% jump in Q2 U.S. vehicle sales.
Paramount Global (PARA) and former President Trump ask a judge to pause their lawsuit while they finalize a potential settlement.
Atai Life Sciences (ATAI) jumps on positive Phase 2 BPL-003 depression data.
Bitcoin ETFs from BlackRock (BLK) and Fidelity hauled in a combined $319M of net inflows on Friday.
OpenAI has begun leasing Alphabet’s (GOOGL) AI chips to power ChatGPT.
