What's new at ACME this month?
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THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE ACME PORTFOLIO
 “BTRST” blockchain tokens are live
Braintrust launches its “BTRST” blockchain token, creating an efficient, costless way to organically build supply and demand for its talent marketplace used by clients such as Goldman Sachs, American Eagle Outfitters, Atlassian, Under Armour, and Wayfair. Braintrust

Cue Health annouces that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. PR Newswire

IonQ debuts the industry’s first reconfigurable multicore quantum architecture, opening the door to dramatically more powerful quantum computers, (IonQ) and announces a partnership with the University of Maryland to establish a first-of-its-kind national quantum lab. IonQ 

 

Hear CEO Pete Chapman speak about how the Q-lab will allow leaders in science, engineering, and computing to work together to develop novel quantum applications. Forbes

Quip closes $100 million in new funding as the company endeavors to become the go-to platform for both personal and professional oral care. TechCrunch

Tia Health, combining in-person and virtual care for women, raises $100 million in a Series B financing. Co-founders Felicity Yost and Carolyn Witte (both previously featured on Forbes 30 under 30 list) speak about their journey over the past four years building a company focused on relationship-based healthcare. Forbes

Astra announces the successful orbital ignition of its Apollo Fusion thruster on its first attempt. Astra

Slync launches a new booking and allocation management solution, allowing logistics service providers to dramatically accelerate ocean carrier booking processes to improve customer outcomes and overcome global freight chaos. Businesswire

Symbio announces the addition of key executives to accelerate company growth and scale, including software industry veteran and ex-Google exec Victor Lin to head engineering and computer vision teams. Businesswire

The third installment of Savage X Fenty’s virtual fashion show will premiere September 24 on Amazon Prime. PageSix

 

Wyoming and Arizona become the latest states to launch online sports betting with DraftKings. DraftKings DraftKings

Wag! adds decades of Fortune 500 executive experience with the appointment of two dynamic women leaders to its board of directors. PRweb

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
THINGS THAT MAKE US THINK, MATTERS OF DEBATE, EXISTENTIAL INSPIRATION
NFTs are here to stay, dominate and slay Crunchbase

Brain maps are a trap The Atlantic

Why the 'metaverse' will prove to be more than a buzzword Fast Company
 
The new economics of global cities The Economist
 
Meme stocks are hot commodities, but the ticker symbol MEME? Priceless Fortune
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