April 20, 2026

Vantage Data Centers faces health risks from emissions in Virginia study

A new study by the Piedmont Environmental Council has raised alarming concerns about a Vantage data center in Virginia’s “Data Center Alley,” projecting that emissions from its diesel generators could lead to 3.4 to 6.5 premature deaths annually in the local community. This facility, part of a broader network of

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Cursor in talks to raise $2B funding round at over $50B valuation

AI startup Cursor is currently in discussions to secure a $2 billion funding round, aiming for a valuation exceeding $50 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. Andreessen Horowitz is set to co-lead this investment, with participation from Nvidia and Thrive Capital, all of which have previously invested in

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Google in talks with Marvell to develop new AI chips

Google is reportedly in discussions with Marvell to develop two new AI-related chips, one of which is a memory processing unit designed to complement Google’s TPU, while the other is a new TPU specifically tailored for running AI models. This initiative aligns with a broader hyperscaler trend where cloud giants

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Demand for AI-powered mental health care grows as patients seek alternatives

Demand for mental health care has significantly increased, with many patients now finding AI-powered nonhuman therapists more appealing than traditional human therapists. This shift is partly attributed to the accessibility of AI tools, which provide on-demand support regardless of geographical location, effectively reducing barriers to mental health care. Additionally, these

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WaterX debuts AI-native trading engine on SUI for 24/7 markets

WaterX has launched a decentralized AI-native trading engine on the Sui blockchain, designed for continuous AI-assisted and autonomous trading across various asset classes, including cryptocurrency and tokenized equities. As a participant in the Sui Foundation’s DeFi Moonshots Program, WaterX aims to enhance Sui’s DeFi ecosystem by enabling both algorithms and

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Asset managers accumulate over 1.5M Bitcoin holdings

Asset managers have become significant accumulators of Bitcoin, collectively holding over 1.5 million BTC. This trend is fueled by major firms like BlackRock, which persist in purchasing Bitcoin through their spot ETFs, highlighting a shift in institutional investment strategy. Notably, more than 90% of BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF investors are long-term

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China to import record 800,000 tons of US ethane in April

China is poised to import a record 800,000 tons of US ethane this month, a significant increase driven by petrochemical producers looking for alternative feedstocks after the ongoing war in the Middle East disrupted crucial supply lines. This surge in US ethane imports, about 60% above the monthly average, comes

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Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky says IPO is at least two years away

Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky announced that the London-based digital bank plans to go public, but not until at least 2028, pushing back the timeline for one of Europe’s most anticipated initial public offerings. In an interview, he emphasized that public trust is crucial for banks, noting, “Public companies are trusted

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RaveDAO’s RAVE token drops sharply amid insider activity probe

$RAVE experienced a significant price drop after a sharp increase, sparking investigations into potential insider trading activities. Project Denial, the organization behind RaveDAO, has publicly stated that it bears no responsibility for the recent trading behavior. Meanwhile, on-chain investigations highlighted that extreme token holdings concentrated in a few insider wallets

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