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Crypto
Billionaire Tim Draper says bitcoin era is coming, maintains $250,000 forecast
Investor Tim Draper said bitcoin’s value against the U.S. dollar could rise to “infinity” over the long term as bitcoin payments spread and could drive fundamental change in the financial system. He said companies may move from accepting bitcoin to accepting only bitcoin, potentially triggering large-scale bank withdrawals. Draper also pointed to U.S. states with pro-crypto environments and reiterated his long-term forecast that bitcoin could reach $250,000, despite repeated deadline revisions.
Crypto
Crypto-friendly policies reshuffle U.S. innovation map as Texas rises and New York falls
U.S. states that actively embrace cryptocurrencies and digital assets posted notable gains in innovation competitiveness rankings, while traditional tech hubs such as California and New York fell, an analysis showed. The Draper Innovation Index said regions welcoming crypto, blockchain and emerging technologies are gaining an edge in startups and investment. Texas rose to fourth place, while Oklahoma climbed to 15th. New Hampshire ranked third despite its smaller economy and population.
AI & Enterprise
Hitachi Vantara\'s U.S. Norman manufacturing site named WEF Lighthouse factory
HS Hyosung Information Systems said Hitachi Vantara\'s storage manufacturing facility in Norman, Oklahoma, has been selected as a World Economic Forum Lighthouse factory. Lighthouse factories are manufacturing sites that deliver innovative results in productivity, supply chain resilience and sustainability using technologies such as AI and robotics. HS Hyosung said the site runs an end-to-end digital manufacturing and supply chain hub and cut lead time by 77 percent and inventory by 50 percent by applying agentic AI.
