This Week In Techdirt History: August 3rd – 9th

from the how-many-roads dept Five Years Ago This week in 2020, we looked at how the DHS was surveilling journalists who published leaked documents and how they obtained the encrypted messages of protestors. The FCC was trying to pretend Trump’s executive order about social media wasn’t ridiculous, and one commissioner who suggested it was unconstitutional […]

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BlackRock rules out XRP and SOL ETFs despite Ripple-SEC case closure

Key Takeaways BlackRock has stated it currently has no plans to offer spot ETFs for XRP or Solana. The asset manager clarified their position amid speculation following Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF launches. Share this article With Ripple closing its long-running legal battle with the SEC, industry analysts anticipate that the resolution will make major fund […]

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What Amazon’s Latest Earnings Mean for Long-Term Investors

It’s important for investors to look beyond the market’s immediate reaction. Earnings season is in full swing, and some of the most closely watched companies have given investors crucial information to chew on. On July 31, Amazon (AMZN -0.23%) reported earnings for the second quarter (ended June 30). Revenue of $167.7 billion and diluted earnings […]

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Nintendo designed a Playdate-like crank for the Switch 2

Nintendo has eyed adding a Playdate-style crank to the Switch 2, according to a recently spotted patent from Nintendo Patents Watch. The hypothetical accessory would add tracking rotational movement to an existing bag of Joy-Con 2 controller tricks that includes motion and mouse controls. Based on the patent application, the crank accessory attaches to the […]

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