August 2025 - BillionDollarClub

FridayAug 29, 2025 9:00 am

Ford’s Upcoming $30k Truck Shows Trump is Unlikely to Derail EVs

Electric vehicles have faced a lot of challenges in the United States, especially with President Donald Trump openly opposing them. Trump has been clear about his dislike for EVs, working to remove incentives that encourage people to buy them. At the same time, he has pushed for more support for coal, oil, and natural gas, showing a strong preference for traditional energy sources. His actions have included attempts to reverse programs under the Inflation Reduction Act, which is the largest government effort in U.S. history to fight climate change. One of the most important parts of these programs is the…

ThursdayAug 28, 2025 9:00 am

Experts Raise Concerns About the Trump Family’s New Cryptocurrency Venture

U.S. President Donald Trump and his family stepped into the cryptocurrency market with the creation of World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a platform that plans to introduce its own digital tokens. Reports indicate that trading of WLFI tokens will begin in September, and the venture has already secured about $1.5 billion through a partnership with ALT5 Sigma, a company listed on the stock market. As part of the deal, Eric Trump has joined ALT5 Sigma’s board of directors, highlighting the family’s deep involvement in the project. The Trump family is expected to benefit significantly from WLFI. Sources suggest they will control…

TuesdayAug 26, 2025 9:00 am

Adobe Data Shows Gen-AI Use on American Ecommerce Sites Has Jumped 4,700%

Generative AI is no longer just a tech buzzword. It is now shaping how people shop online in the United States. According to new data from Adobe, traffic to American retail websites that comes from generative AI tools has grown by an incredible 4,700% in just one year. This means more shoppers are turning to platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude, and Perplexity as their starting point before visiting ecommerce sites. Adobe first noticed this trend during the 2024 holiday season, when traffic driven by AI tools jumped by 1,300% compared to the previous year. Since then, the numbers have…

MondayAug 25, 2025 2:00 pm

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) Targets Processor Development Scalability with Advanced Cryogenic Packaging Initiative

D-Wave launches initiative to develop advanced cryogenic packaging for both gate-model and annealing quantum processors. The program will expand multichip packaging capabilities, manufacturing equipment, and processes. Initiative leverages expertise from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (“JPL”) for superconducting bump-bond technology. The goal is to increase interconnectivity and scalability for architectures reaching 100,000 qubits. D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, has announced a strategic development program to expand its capabilities in cryogenic packaging, designed to advance and scale both gate-model and annealing quantum processors. The initiative underscores the company’s focus on hardware innovation to…

FridayAug 22, 2025 9:00 am

Supreme Court OKs Social Media Law in Mississippi

The Supreme Court has allowed a new Mississippi law requiring age verification on social media sites to go into effect. The decision came after the court declined to block a lower court ruling that had supported the law. This law is different from a recent Texas law because it applies to all popular social media platforms, not just sites with sexually explicit content. Under the Mississippi law, users must confirm their age before using platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Nextdoor, and YouTube. The law also requires social media companies to take steps to prevent children from seeing harmful content. In…

ThursdayAug 21, 2025 9:00 am

Why Some Online Dating Apps are Recording a Revival in User Interest

After a period of decline, online dating apps are starting to see fresh signs of life. Platforms that once struggled with falling engagement are now finding creative ways to draw people back, with technology and new ideas playing a big part in the revival. Grindr, one of the biggest names in queer dating, recently reported strong results. In the second quarter of 2025, the company recorded revenue of over $104 million, a 27 percent jump compared to last year. According to its chief executive George Arison, the company is focused on expanding how users engage by launching new features inside…

TuesdayAug 19, 2025 9:00 am

The Improving US Regulatory Climate Triggers a Crypto IPO Rush

The United States is witnessing a new wave of excitement in the cryptocurrency sector as more companies rush to go public. This surge comes at a time when friendlier policies under President Donald Trump’s second term have boosted investor confidence and pushed the value of digital assets to record levels. The global cryptocurrency market recently climbed to an all-time high of $4.2 trillion, creating the perfect environment for firms to tap into public markets. One of the biggest success stories in this wave is Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin. In June, Circle made a spectacular debut on the…

FridayAug 15, 2025 9:00 am

Experts Say Obstacles Remain Despite Signing of US Stablecoins Law

The United States has taken a big step toward regulating stablecoins with the signing of the GENIUS Act by President Donald Trump on July 18, 2025. This is the first federal law to set clear rules for stablecoins, which are digital tokens linked to the U.S. dollar. Supporters believe the law could help make stablecoins part of everyday payments and money transfers, but experts warn that it will not be an easy road. Many large companies are already exploring ways to join the stablecoin market. Big financial names like Bank of America, Citigroup, and Fiserv have shown interest, along with…

ThursdayAug 14, 2025 9:00 am

Trump Asks Federal Regulators to Investigate Alleged “Debanking” of Conservatives

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order asking federal bank regulators to investigate whether banks have been unfairly closing accounts or refusing services to conservatives and certain industries. These industries include gun manufacturers and cryptocurrency companies, which Trump says have been targeted in recent years. The issue at the center of the order is something called “debanking.” This happens when a bank closes an account or refuses to do business with a person or company. Banks say they usually make these decisions based on financial risk, not politics. But Trump and many conservatives believe that some people and…

TuesdayAug 12, 2025 9:00 am

South Korean Firm Sees Solid-State Batteries as a Way to Outcompete China

South Korean battery maker SK On believes that solid-state batteries could give it the edge it needs to compete with China in the electric vehicle industry. The company says these next-generation batteries will first be used in pouch-type cells, a format in which it already has strong expertise. SK On’s research and development chief recently described this technology as a possible “weapon” in the race against Chinese battery producers. Solid-state batteries are different from the lithium-ion batteries used in most electric cars today. Instead of using a liquid electrolyte, they rely on a solid material such as polymer, sulfides, oxides,…

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