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Ripple Backs XRP Ledger Startups in Japan With up to $200K per Project
Ripple ignites Japan’s Web3 future with major funding push for XRP Ledger startups, targeting DeFi, tokenized assets, and digital payments. Ripple Sparks XRPL Wave in Japan With $200K Support Plan per Project Ripple Labs announced on June 9 that it has entered a partnership with Web3 Salon, a project supported by the Japan External TradeSource link
Self-Driving Waymo Cars Torched During ICE Protest in Los Angeles
Several Waymo self-driving taxis were destroyed amid growing tensions over ICE activity in Los Angeles.Source link
Ray Dalio Warns US Collapse Near as Debt and Discord Intensify
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio warns the U.S. is nearing a catastrophic breaking point, as spiraling debt, social division, and fiscal dysfunction mirror pre-civil war historical collapse. Ray Dalio Predicts US Breakdown as Debt Soars and Unity Cracks Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio shared a lengthy post on social media platform X on June 9,Source link
Apple Tones Down AI Hype While Showcasing Next iPhone, Mac Features
At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced AI-powered updates and UX design overhaul—but the AI hype was taken down a notch.Source link
Bain Capital Crypto Leads $30M Investment in Turnkey
Crypto infrastructure company Turnkey announced a $30 million Series B funding round on June 9, 2025. Crypto Infrastructure Firm Turnkey Secures Fresh Funding On Monday, the firm’s boss Bryce Ferguson disclosed that Bain Capital Crypto led the investment. Additional participants in Turnkey‘s funding included Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed Faction, Galaxy Ventures, Variant, and Wintermute Ventures. ThisSource link