Finance

Technology

The Costs and Benefits of Quantum Computing

Photo illustration by Connor Lin / The Daily Upside, Photos by Lars Plougmann via CC BY-SA 2.0 and IBM España

Big Tech and startups alike are making strides in the race to supplant classical computers, but a few roadblocks remain.

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Patent Drop

Mastercard Continues Crypto Crusade with Seamless Transaction Patents

Mastercard’s interest in this tech could help legitimize crypto in the broader scheme of traditional finance.

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Regulation

Carl Icahn Settles SEC Charges He Hid Billions in Loans Backed by Company Stock

Famed activist investor Carl Icahn agreed to pay $500,000, and his Icahn Enterprises $1.5 million, to settle civil charges from the SEC.

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Media & Entertainment

A24 Scores Another Valuation Level-Up

Independent film and TV house A24 scored a $100 million investment at a valuation of $3.5 billion in its second fundraise in as many years.

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Economics

Wall Street’s New Year’s Resolution: Launch More IPOs

No matter how you cast your ballot in the presidential election last month, recent history suggests your vote counts for IPOs.

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Industries

Posh Soho House Gets Premium Buyout Offer as It Balances Prestige with Scaling Up

The offer would put an 83% premium on Soho’s Wednesday closing price and comes a year after it had to close off admissions in three cities.

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Technology

Smart Ring Maker Oura Doubles Valuation to $5.2 billion

One ring to rule them all… at least, Oura hopes so. On Thursday, it announced a new $200 million funding round.

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