Exclusive | Hobbit-Inspired Startup Becomes First New Bank Greenlighted by Trump 2.0 - WSJ

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The Trump administration approved its first new bank charter for Erebor Bank, a Hobbit-inspired startup founded by Palmer Luckey to serve startups and fill the gap left by Silicon Valley Bank's collapse.

The Pentagon’s Favorite Tech Guy Is This Hawaiian Shirt-Wearing Founder - The New York Times
Palmer Luckey, founder of defense startup Anduril, is the Pentagon's favored tech figure as the Trump administration modernizes the military with autonomous weapons.
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Exclusive | ‘We Do Fail … a Lot’: Defense Startup Anduril Hits Setbacks With Weapons Tech - WSJ
Anduril Industries' autonomous weapons systems experienced breakdowns and safety concerns during a Navy exercise, leading personnel to warn of operational risks.
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Start-ups challenge Apple over curbs on AI ‘vibe coding’ apps
Start-ups are pushing back against Apple's restrictions that limit the use of AI-based 'vibe coding' apps for app development.
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Anymark: Research-Backed, Handcrafted Logos for Startups
Anymark sells $59 brand kits with pre-designed, research-backed logos and strategy playbooks, targeting startups that want fast, professional branding.
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