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M&A Spotlight: Core Scientific patents and its $9 billion CoreWeave deal

Earlier this July, CoreWeave, a fast-growing AI cloud infrastructure company, announced a $9 billion deal to acquire Core Scientific, one of the largest publicly traded…
August 28, 2025
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List of 2023 US Unicorns and their patents

Only 22% of 2023 US unicorns have patents. Which companies are actively pursuing patent protection?
December 1, 2023
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Blockchain miners in shipping containers

A recently published USPTO filing covers designs for a portable cryptocurrency mining system.
October 14, 2021
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Betting with bitcoin: Gambling giant granted crypto payment patent

International Game Technology (IGT) has patented a technology that uses cryptocurrencies as a form of payment in casinos. The USPTO granted IGT a patent last…
January 11, 2021
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Bitcoin Patent Holder’s Move Stresses Industry’s Potential IP Risks

BOTS Inc., a Puerto Rico-based blockchain and robotics firm, stated in November 2020 that it is in discussions with “a major law firm” to enforce…
November 25, 2020
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Ripple, Plaid highlight fintechs’ legal struggles with IP protection

The global financial technology market is set to reach a value of $305 billion by 2025, according to a report. As the industry continues to…
November 25, 2020

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