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Mito Health secures 2.2 million in seed funding for US expansion
Mito Health, a Singapore-based healthtech startup, has secured an additional US$2.2 million in seed funding from investors including Y Combinator and Gojek co-founder Kevin Aluwi, bringing its total funding to US$4 million. The company, which offers blood testing services covering over 100 biomarkers, aims to expand its US operations and partnerships following its launch in San Francisco in July 2024. Co-founded by Kenneth Lou and Tee-Ming Chew, Mito Health focuses on the privatized consumer healthcare market in the US, which is increasingly interested in longevity solutions.
longevity startup biograph launches with focus on preventive health diagnostics
Biograph, co-founded by longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia and Silicon Valley figure John Hering, has emerged from stealth as a leading preventive health and diagnostics clinic. With a focus on collecting over 1,000 health data points, it offers memberships starting at $7,500 annually, aiming to optimize lifespan and uncover urgent health insights. The startup, backed by notable investors, plans to expand globally following its initial launch in Silicon Valley and a forthcoming location in New York City.
musk's takeover raises concerns over government efficiency and corporate power
Elon Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) raises concerns about a potential power grab, as he seeks to streamline federal bureaucracy while gaining unprecedented access to sensitive government data. Critics warn that this could lead to weakened oversight of his businesses and a shift towards a cryptocurrency-based governance model, undermining democracy and national security. The implications of Musk's actions suggest a troubling convergence of private power and public governance, with significant risks for accountability and citizen rights.
Bitcoin and AI experience rapid growth according to Balaji Srinivasan
Balaji Srinivasan, former CTO of Coinbase, highlights the rapid growth of Bitcoin and AI, showcasing charts that illustrate Bitcoin spot ETFs surpassing gold ETFs by 73% in assets under management. With Bitcoin's adoption reportedly outpacing that of the internet, tech veteran Alan Knitowski notes its growth is reminiscent of the internet's early days, despite having fewer than 1 million BTC addresses.