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Venture Capital Investment in Space Startups Surged in 2015

Based on a report from defense and aerospace consulting firm there was a huge increase for investment in space travel during 2015. Space startup investment in last year were accounted two-third of the 15 years in total.

Jeff Bezos tweets a snarky congrats to Elon Musk

On Monday night, Elon Musk and his company SpaceX made history by vertically landing the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket after blasting off into orbital space - equivalent of launching a pencil over the Empire State Building and landing it in a shoebox back on the ground, in the words of one expert. It was an enormous victory, a moment of history and elation for Musk and his SpaceX engineers, Jeff Bezos, currently the chief of rival rocket-builder Blue Origin, reminded the world Blue Origin was already a member of the vertical-landing club

Florida County okays incentives to space firm Blue Origin

Florida County has approved incentives plan for Blue Origin, promoted by Amazon Chief Executive Jeff Bezos. Blue Origin will get $8mn grant for setting up a rocket manufacturing unit. It'll also launch rockets made its factory. Another space company that got incentives approval earlier is Lockheed Martin corp.

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Over 25% of US Consumers Earning Below $50,000 Avoid Fast Food Due to High Cost

According to a January survey conducted by consulting company Revenue Management Solutions, over 25% of those with incomes under $50,000 were reducing their use of fast food, citing expense as a reason.

Strong US Economy Masks Struggles of Low-Income Consumers

One of the primary foundations preventing the U.S. economy from entering a recession-resilient family spending-is beginning to show signs of weakness.

Trump's Second Presidency Could Spell Gains for Crypto, NFTs

Geoff Kendrick, the head of FX Research and Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered Bank, suggests that a win by former U.S. President Donald Trump in the upcoming November U.S. presidential election could have a positive impact on Bitcoin.

TikTok Ban on Hold? App Fights for 170 Million US Users

On Tuesday, TikTok and its Chinese parent firm ByteDance filed a lawsuit in a U.S. federal court, attempting to overturn a bill that President Joe Biden had signed that would have required the 170 million Americans who use the short video app to either divest or outright prohibit it.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Deems Crypto a Central Player in Market Issues

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler covered a variety of subjects, including cryptocurrencies.

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Second Chance for FTX? Exchange Offers Full Repayment Plus Compensation to Creditors

FTX intends to fully repay the remaining creditors plus pay them "billions in compensation for the time value of their investments," leaving 98% of its creditors with up to 118% of their permitted claims.

Equinox’s Ultra-Pricey Program Aims to Extend Your Life

Equinox, a high-end fitness business, is charging for the ultimate luxury: longer life. The business unveiled a subscription on Monday that, at a whopping $36,000 annually, entitles users to more than 100 tests designed to improve health and lengthen life.

Can a $22,000 All-Inclusive Resort Live Up to the Hype?

According to a JLL Research Hotels & Hospitality research, demand for all-inclusive resorts surged after the pandemic. The study found that suddenly, many travelers desired stress-free, simple-to-plan trips, ideally with a health focus.

Crypto Price Predictions for 2026: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Option2Trade Will Increase Value

In the cryptocurrency industry, the forecast that Bitcoin (BTC) will reach $500,000 by 2026 embodies optimistic confidence. Several variables support this enormous price objective, which analysts predict will increase Bitcoin's value.

Crypto Giant Kraken Makes Waves in Europe with New German Deal

By revealing a new strategic alliance that will allow Kraken to actively improve its product offering in Germany, a crucial market for the adoption of cryptocurrencies in Europe, Kraken is doubling down on its goal of expanding throughout the continent.

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