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Every year I read through thousands of Startup Battlefield applications. And every year, I see the same pattern: The founders who belong on this stage are often the ones who almost didn’t apply. They think they’re too early. They think they need more traction. They think the program is for companies further along than they are. So here’s what we’re actually looking for and how to make sure your application reflects it. The deadline to be considered was May 27, but with the competition heating up and the applications continuing to come in, we’ve extended it to June 8. You…

by Ida Harris June 8, 2026 The pastor played a major role in the mass boycott and Black exodus of Target Dr. Jamal Bryant might just be gearing up for another mass protest; this time, though, it isn’t against a large corporate conglomerate, but rather Asian-owned businesses en masse. Bryant intimated at a potential boycott in response to an incendiary video of an Asian man trash-talking the Black community, even daring Black Americans to boycott.  “Welp you heard it from them … they said they don’t need our money and that we can’t survive without them! Yall wanna test his…

Key TakeawaysStrategy shareholders backed a dividend schedule change for STRC during the virtual annual meeting.Holdings reached 845,256 BTC after Strategy bought 1,550 BTC and sold 32 BTC one week earlier.Investors may reassess STRC as faster payments could affect liquidity, demand, and reinvestment timing. Strategy’s STRC Shift Could Change How Investors Price Preferred Income After buying 1,550 BTC and selling 32 BTC one week earlier, Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) secured shareholder approval for a key dividend change. The company’s bitcoin holdings reached 845,256 BTC as investors weighed its expanding treasury strategy and revised STRC income structure. Shareholders approved Proposal 5 during…

A Solana staking whale, monitored by Arkham Intelligence under the entity name ‘SOL Staking Whale’, has lost most of the profits it made in a span of 5 years in the recent market crash. At the start, the whale invested about $26 million in assets. The total amount spiked to $337 million over 5 years. However, the whale profit and accumulation have tanked to about $26 million in the current market geopolitical drama. Throughout the trade journey, the whale has withdrawn SOL worth $137.67M from market gains. SOL whale loses millions amid market downturns As reported by Arkham Intelligence, the…

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When you run a small business, every ringing phone can feel urgent. It could be a new lead ready to book, an existing customer who needs help, or someone with a time-sensitive issue. But when calls go unanswered, the cost can add up quickly in missed revenue, frustrated customers, and lost trust. That’s why many small businesses turn to answering services for extra call coverage. But not every option works the same way. Human answering services can offer empathy and a personal touch, but they may come with higher costs. AI answering services can be faster and more affordable, but…

Bitcoin BTC$62,806.40 dropping below $60,000 to a fresh cycle low has left investors searching for a culprit. According to Greg Cipolaro, global head of research at NYDIG, there probably isn’t only one.In a report last week, he argued that bitcoin and the broader crypto market is facing several overlapping headwinds that have been weighing on prices.The AI trade sits near the top of his list as bitcoin is increasingly competing for capital with a sector that has become the market’s dominant growth story.The overlap between AI and crypto investors is larger than many assume, he argued. Both attract investors seeking…

South Korean police opened the country’s first illegal gambling probe into domestic Polymarket users on Jun. 5, targeting residents who placed bets on the Jun. 3 local election outcomes.The Gangwon Provincial Police Agency is leading the investigation at the request of the National Police Agency, tracing cryptocurrency transaction records to identify users nationwide.Those identified face potential fines of up to 10 million won ($6,500) under Article 246 of the Criminal Act. Polymarket’s resolved 2026 Seoul mayoral election market alone showed a total volume of $52.2 million, putting activity well into the tens of billions of won across Korean election markets.South…

Pros Affordable Comfortable, secure fit with upgraded slim C-ring and air cushions Good sound for the price They’re equipped with Bluetooth 6.0 and are fully waterproof and dustproof with an IP67 rating Physical button for playback and volume control Solid battery life and decent voice-calling performance Cons Rounded case is a little slippery Can distort a bit at higher volumes Not too long after the release of Bose’s premium-priced Ultra Open Earbuds, budget clip-on earbuds started appearing, and they sounded pretty mediocre and looked pretty cheap, too. But in the last several months, I’ve tested an increasing number of affordable versions…

If you’re a CFO, procurement lead, or operations director still relying on spreadsheets or siloed systems to manage purchase orders, you’re likely still battling vendor dissatisfaction, budget overruns, and delayed approvals. You might be scouring for a purchasing tool to consolidate your vendor orders and supplier invoices, but you might not know where to start. To help you overcome this issue, streamline purchase approvals, and improve financial planning, I consulted internal procurement teams to understand and evaluate the best purchasing software that can automate purchase orders, control spending, and increase financial visibility. I consulted market research experts, procurement vendors, and…