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FridayAug 08, 2025 9:00 am

Smaller Firms are Increasingly Adding Ether to Their Reserves

More and more small public companies are now putting their money into Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin. As of the end of July 2025, these companies held nearly $3.5 billion worth of Ether, according to data from recent filings. That’s a major jump from just under $400 million at the end of 2024. So why are these firms turning to Ether instead of Bitcoin? One of the main reasons is that Ether offers more than just a chance for price increase. It can also be used for something called “staking.” This means companies can lock up their Ether to…

ThursdayAug 07, 2025 10:30 am

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS): 27% of Surveyed Business Leaders Expect $5M+ ROI from Quantum Optimization Within First Year

Survey by Wakefield Research and D-Wave shows 46% of surveyed business leaders expect $1 million to $5 million ROI from quantum optimization within the first year of adoption. 81% believe they have reached the limits of classical computing’s capabilities for optimization. 53% are planning to integrate quantum computing into their workflows, while 27% are considering it. Quantum optimization is seen as especially valuable in logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, planning and inventory, and R&D. 88% of participants said their organizations would “go above and beyond” for even a 5% improvement in optimization. A new survey released by D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”),…

ThursdayAug 07, 2025 9:00 am

Utility Firms Eye Retired EV Batteries for Energy Storage

As the world moves towards cleaner energy, retired electric vehicle (EV) batteries are finding a new purpose. Utility companies and energy firms are now looking at these used batteries as a low-cost solution for large-scale energy storage. One company leading this change is B2U Storage Solutions, based in California. B2U is repurposing old EV batteries to store electricity and support the power grid. In Bexar County, Texas, the company is setting up a new facility using 500 used EV batteries. These batteries, stored in cabinets the size of shipping containers, will help supply power to the grid when needed. The…

TuesdayAug 05, 2025 9:00 am

How Electric Vehicles are Triggering Garage and Gas Station Closures

For more than a century, owning a gasoline-powered car meant easy access to everything you needed. Gas stations were on every corner, oil changes were quick and cheap, and repairs were simple to find. But that reality is changing fast. As more people switch to electric vehicles (EVs), life for owners of traditional cars is becoming less convenient and much more expensive. This shift isn’t random; it follows a pattern seen in many past technologies. When smartphones, streaming services, and digital cameras became mainstream, older industries like DVDs and film photography collapsed almost overnight. Electric vehicles are now reaching that…

FridayAug 01, 2025 9:00 am

EV Prospects in the US Remain Positive Despite Trump’s Policies

The electric vehicle (EV) industry in the United States is facing a period of uncertainty, but experts believe the long-term outlook remains strong. President Trump’s recent policies have pulled back federal support for EVs, raising concerns about adoption rates and infrastructure growth. Still, industry investments and global demand are expected to keep the momentum going. One of the biggest shifts came with Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which ended the $7,500 tax credit for new EVs and the $4,000 credit for used models on September 30, seven years earlier than planned. EV battery production tax credits will also be cut…

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Month: August 2025

Smaller Firms are Increasingly Adding Ether to Their Reserves

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS): 27% of Surveyed Business Leaders Expect $5M+ ROI from Quantum Optimization Within First Year

Utility Firms Eye Retired EV Batteries for Energy Storage

How Electric Vehicles are Triggering Garage and Gas Station Closures

EV Prospects in the US Remain Positive Despite Trump’s Policies

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