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The social media giant Meta, formerly Facebook, secured a legal victory after a federal appeals court dismissed an antitrust lawsuit filed by several U.S. states seeking to break up the company, citing a lack of proof that the firm's data policies damaged competition.
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Srinivasan: 'I just burned a million to tell you they're printing trillions'
Former Coinbase Chief Technology Officer Balaji Srinivasan settled his March wager that Bitcoin will hit $1 million in just 90 days while warning the public that he believes that hyperinflation is imminent.
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Raimondo: “The Tech Hubs program is a critical piece of President Biden’s Investing in America strategy"
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has launched the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) competition.
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Clark: ‘We can’t take a blunt approach on China’
The president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce told the 13th annual China Business Conference leadership and action are needed regarding the U.S.-China relationship.
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FTC sues VoIP provider: 'XCast Labs played a key role in helping telemarketers flood homes with unlawful robocalls'
The FTC announced in a recent press release that it has filed a lawsuit to stop a supplier of VoIP from sending millions of illegal robocalls over its network to consumers nationwide after receiving warnings to discontinue.
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OpenAI CEO: 'Regulation of AI is essential'
Samuel Altman, CEO of OpenAI, testified before the US Senate Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law today, urging lawmakers to take a proactive role in regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and fostering a cooperative relationship between the government and the AI industry.
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Lago: 'ITA and NCAEID is designed to assist Tribal Nations and Native businesses'
International Trade Administration recently signed an agreement with the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development to facilitate exports and foreign direct investment.
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Cooper: Funding for Lexington 'will help bring new industries and support the community for generations to come'
A North Carolina town is getting a $1.3 million federal grant for an infrastructure project that will boost business expansion, job creation and the local economy.
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Utah representative says congressional support for PCB bill 'is needed to reduce reliance on China'
Reps. Blake Moore (R-UT) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) have reintroduced the Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act, which aims to encourage domestic printed circuit board (PCB) production to help decrease American reliance on China.
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Raimondo: Well-trained U.S. workforce 'critical to spurring more foreign direct investment'
A joint federal initiative has been launched to develop a network of skilled employees to fill the workforce requirements of foreign firms with new or expanding U.S. operations.
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Raimondo: 'I look forward to hosting the IPEF Ministers in Detroit'
The United States will host an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) ministerial meeting in Detroit on May 27.
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SEC Chair Gensler: Advisory committee's new members will play important role 'for companies of every size'
SEC has confirmed new members of the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosts Bangladeshi prime minister
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce played host to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the inaugural visit to push forward a U.S.-Bangladesh commercial partnership.
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European Central Bank sets measures to battle high euro inflation
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a 25 basis point increase in its three key interest rates, in response to high inflation pressures in the euro area.
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McHenry: 'It’s the job of lawmakers — not unelected bureaucrats — to legislate a regulatory framework' for digital assets
Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC), the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter on May 9 to House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX-12) and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) outlining his committee's priorities. McHenry said in the letter that a top priority is ensuring that innovation can thrive in the U.S., and he believes that in order for that to happen, Congress needs to pass a comprehensive bill laying out regulations for digital assets.
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Gensler: Updates to Form PF will 'help protect investors and promote financial stability'
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted amendments to a confidential reporting form for certain SEC-registered investment advisers to private funds.
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James: 'The international market is increasingly important for Indian Country'
Tribal nations and native-owned businesses are getting support in reaching a global audience thanks to a strategic-partnership agreement between the federal government and a nonprofit.
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Tai: 'Innovation and creativity are at the heart of American competitiveness'
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released a report examining how effectively intellectual property rights are protected by U.S. global trade partners.
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SEC OKs amendments to modernize disclosure requirements for equity securities repurchases
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted amendments that modernize the disclosure requirements for issuers' equity securities repurchases, according to a news release.
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Tai: 'We honor our rich history and legacy and recommit ourselves to forge a freer and fairer tomorrow'
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai observed the start of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month with a statement issued May 1.
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