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As Stablecoins Grow but US Businesses Hold Back, Cregis Opens Its First US Office
The U.S. stablecoin market has expanded rapidly, but adoption by businesses remains limited. For Cregis, the gap points to a problem that goes beyond the technology itself. When Cregis founder and CEO Shawn Yan looks at the U.S. market, he sees a familiar pattern: digital assets are becoming harder for financial institutions and businesses to […] The post As Stablecoins Grow but US Businesses Hold Back, Cregis Opens Its First US Office appeared first on Grit Daily News.
Two in Three 10-Year-Olds Already Use More Than One App With Chat, Findmykids Data Shows
In a typical week, two in three 10-year-olds in US families with Findmykids use more than one app where they can message or talk with other people, not counting YouTube or ordinary texting. By 12, most use three or more. Findmykids is a family location-sharing and safety app: family members, from kids to parents and […] The post Two in Three 10-Year-Olds Already Use More Than One App With Chat, Findmykids Data Shows appeared first on Grit Daily News.
Trust in AI Starts With the People Behind It, Says Gandhi Mathi Nathan Kumar
Gandhi Mathi Nathan Kumar is an engineering leader and incident command practitioner whose career spans the intersection of autonomous vehicle operations, cloud platform reliability, and quality engineering. Having commanded over 100+ high-severity incidents during his tenure at Twilio, where he pioneered AI-driven status page summary automations and incident bridge orchestration, he moved on to focus […] The post Trust in AI Starts With the People Behind It, Says Gandhi Mathi Nathan Kumar appeared first on Grit Daily News.
Whop Lands $200 Million From Sequoia and Shopify Ventures at a $5.1 Billion Valuation
Whop announced a $200 million Series D on October 21 at a $5.1 billion valuation. Sequoia Capital and Shopify Ventures led the round, which follows a $200 million strategic investment from Tether at a $1.6 billion valuation in February. The company says the money will accelerate its global expansion and fund research and development to […] The post Whop Lands $200 Million From Sequoia and Shopify Ventures at a $5.1 Billion Valuation appeared first on Grit Daily News.
Seraphis Group to Commit $3 Billion to AI Startups Over the Next 12 Months
Seraphis Group, a global private investment group, has announced plans to commit 3 billion dollars to artificial intelligence startups over the next 12 months. The commitment makes AI one of the group’s most significant areas of focus as it deploys long-term capital across public and private markets. The move builds on the group’s existing interest […] The post Seraphis Group to Commit $3 Billion to AI Startups Over the Next 12 Months appeared first on Grit Daily News.
What to Try During a Visit to an iSense Mattress Showroom
At iSense’s newly opened Fort Worth showroom, a mattress demonstration lets shoppers explore softer and firmer settings on the same bed. A Comfort Control Specialist can walk visitors through the adjustments and help them find what feels comfortable. The store is at 4811 Overton Ridge Boulevard, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76132. Walk-ins are welcome, […] The post What to Try During a Visit to an iSense Mattress Showroom appeared first on Grit Daily News.
Cocktail of the week: Kokum’s spiced tamarind and apple sour – recipe | The good mixer
A lively tequila sour shaken up with an injection of tamarind and star aniseRich tamarind chutney gives this vibrant tequila sour a sweet-sour depth that pairs brilliantly with crisp apple juice.Dhononjoy Roy Dip, mixologist, Kokum, London SE22 Continue reading...
Boom in weight-loss drugs could lead to fall in beer sales, Heineken warns UK pubs
World’s second largest brewer says use of drugs such as Wegovy can reduce desire to drink alcoholHeineken has warned British bars and pubs that the boom in popularity of weight-loss drugs could lead to a fall in sales of beer and cider.The world’s second-largest brewer sent a presentation to British hospitality customers earlier this month that said the use of GLP-1 medication – such as Ozempic and Wegovy – could reduce the desire to drink alcohol. This in turn could result in “fullness and fewer serves” of pints in pubs and bars, it added. Continue reading...
Is a job guarantee the solution to mass AI unemployment?
An old idea springs anew as a chorus of influential voices predicts that AI may trigger crises of vast magnitudeIn a preface to his book Capitalism and Freedom, the American economist Milton Friedman famously observed that a crisis can propel once-fringe ideas into the political mainstream.“Only a crisis – actual or perceived – produces real change. When that crisis occurs, the actions that are taken depend on the ideas that are lying around,” he wrote. The job of intellectuals, thinktanks and economists, he argued, is to refine the quality of these ambient ideas, so that good ones are ready when disaster strikes. Continue reading...
Something crunchy, something sharp, something sweet: Sam and Sam Clark’s autumn meze recipes
Tabbouleh, apple, beetroot, minty yoghurt, oyster mushrooms … a riot of colour and autumnal flavours with every forkfulAutumn is a time of year when our meze plate becomes more comforting and generous, with earthy beetroot, sweet squash and woody mushrooms. The cooking is simple, but the flavours and textures are layered and kept lively with sharp vinegars and citrus. Each one of today’s dishes is considered individually, but also in the context of the plate as a whole, and how each element relates to the others to achieve balance and harmony. And, of course, always serve with pitta or flatbread to scoop up every last morsel.Served together, this meze selection should feed four generously. Continue reading...
Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for chocolate and pumpkin spice choux buns | The sweet spot
Whip winter squash puree into a creamy filling and pipe direct into the heart of a cracking seasonal puddingAt this time of year, I aim to get as much pumpkin as I can into my meals, including desserts. If I’ve been organised, I’ll roast and puree some from scratch, but I seem always to have at least one tin of pumpkin puree to hand, which I can use quickly in anything from pumpkin pies to cookies and muffins. Here, it’s whipped into cream with some spices, then piped into crackly puffs of choux for a chic, autumnal dessert. Continue reading...
How to face the end of the world – according to Plato and the Stoics
Fearing future catastrophe is nothing new – ancient Greek and Roman philosophers all visualized the apocalypseDo your feelings of existential dread extend beyond your own personal mortality? Do they include fears about the survival of our culture and institutions, our species, nonhuman life and the Earth itself? Do you feel like there’s nothing that can help to wrap your head around the biggest problem we face: the end of the world as we know it?Apocalyptic expectations are on the rise. According to a 2022 Pew Research Center survey, 39% of Americans believe that we are living in the end times. Continue reading...
