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Taiwan posts fastest growth in 15 years as AI boom drowns out hollowing-out fears
digitimes121d ago

Taiwan posts fastest growth in 15 years as AI boom drowns out hollowing-out fears

Taiwan's economy expanded 8.63% in 2025, its strongest growth in 15 years, as the island's semiconductor-driven supply chain continued to underpin global demand for AI computing. Minister of Economic Affairs Ming-hsin Kung said on February 5 that despite a high base effect from the previous year, Taiwan is expected to maintain resilience and flexibility into 2026.

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California's Proposed Billionaire Tax Faces Scrutiny
headtopics121d ago

California's Proposed Billionaire Tax Faces Scrutiny

A proposed tax on California's wealthiest residents to fund healthcare faces strong voter support, but critics warn it could deter investment and lead to an exodus of high-income earners and businesses from the state. The tax, targeting individuals with over $1 billion in net worth, has proponents citing healthcare system needs, while opponents argue it's economically unsound and could hinder growth.

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Arthur Hayes Bet Challenges Kyle Samani with $100K HYPE Price Wager in Explosive Crypto Feud
bitcoinworld121d ago

Arthur Hayes Bet Challenges Kyle Samani with $100K HYPE Price Wager in Explosive Crypto Feud

BitcoinWorldArthur Hayes Bet Challenges Kyle Samani with $100K HYPE Price Wager in Explosive Crypto FeudIn a dramatic escalation of cryptocurrency industry debate, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has publicly challenged Multicoin Capital co-founder Kyle Samani to a $100,000 wager on the price performance of Hyperliquid’s HYPE token, creating what analysts describe as a defining moment for decentralized exchange valuation metrics. This high-stakes proposal, announced globally on February 10, 2025, follows [...]This post Arthur Hayes Bet Challenges Kyle Samani with $100K HYPE Price Wager in Explosive Crypto Feud first appeared on BitcoinWorld.

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Block Layoffs: Jack Dorsey’s Firm Announces Devastating 10% Workforce Cut
bitcoinworld121d ago

Block Layoffs: Jack Dorsey’s Firm Announces Devastating 10% Workforce Cut

BitcoinWorldBlock Layoffs: Jack Dorsey’s Firm Announces Devastating 10% Workforce CutIn a significant move shaking the fintech sector, Block, the payments company founded by Jack Dorsey and formerly known as Square, has confirmed plans to lay off approximately 10% of its global workforce. According to a report from Bloomberg, this substantial workforce reduction will impact multiple teams across the organization and is scheduled for completion [...]This post Block Layoffs: Jack Dorsey’s Firm Announces Devastating 10% Workforce Cut first appeared on BitcoinWorld.

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