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Charles Schwab Widens Regulated Crypto Exposure With Solana Futures Inside Brokerage Accounts

December 17, 2025
Charles Schwab quietly widened regulated crypto exposure by adding solana-linked futures to its trading platform, signaling deeper integration of digital asset derivatives into mainstream brokerage accounts without requiring direct cryptocurrency ownership. Regulated Solana Futures Enter Schwab Platform, Expanding Leverage-Based Crypto Exposure A major brokerage broadened crypto-linked derivatives…
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Satellite watches volcano spew ash over Middle East | Space photo of the day for Dec. 16, 2025

December 17, 2025
In late November, Hayli Gubbi erupted explosively, sending a towering plume of ash and volcanic gases high into the atmosphere. The MODIS instrument on NASA’s Aqua satellite captured the dramatic scene just four hours after the eruption began. The plume reached roughly 9 miles (15 kilometers) above sea level, drifting northeast across multiple countries and eventually disrupting flights as…
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Databricks raises $4B at $134B valuation as its AI business heats up

December 17, 2025
The IPO window may have cracked open, but it seems some former startups have no intention of going public. Makes sense, in a way: IPOs were traditionally a way to raise money, and if you can manage to raise ungodly amounts without having to put your company through public scrutiny, why do it? Databricks is proving that point: The data intelligence company has just raised more than $4 billion in a…
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Your photographs can inspire millions: Enter the Hasselblad Masters 2026 competition for free (shot on ANY camera, digital or film)

December 17, 2025
The Hasselblad Masters 2026 competition is officially open, inviting professional photographers worldwide to showcase their most creative, technically masterful and inspiring work. Free to enter and open to submissions captured on any camera system, the competition offers a unique chance to gain international recognition, win extraordinary prizes including €5,000 (approximately $5,900 / £4,400…
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