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I. Kraken Expands Beyond Crypto in Stocks, ETFs Trading Partnership With Alpaca

Kraken is expanding beyond crypto by partnering with Alpaca (Fund III) to offer commission-free trading of over 11,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs, including fractional shares. The move allows users to manage stocks, crypto, and cash in one place, with global rollout plans, as the company prepares for a 2026 IPO.

II. SlashExperts Announces $2M in Seed Funding to Unlock a New Marketing Channel in B2B

SlashExperts (Fund V), a B2B peer-conversation platform, raised $2M in seed funding led by us at Social Leverage to help companies accelerate sales by connecting prospective buyers with real users. The platform aims to boost trust, shorten sales cycles, and turn customer advocacy into a scalable growth channel.

III. How to Save on Capital Gains Taxes: Tax Loss Harvesting | Entrepreneur

Many investors overlook tax loss harvesting, a strategy that can significantly reduce capital gains taxes. Mo Al Adham’s fintech company, Frec (Fund IV), automates this complex process by breaking ETFs into individual stocks to generate losses while maintaining performance, helping investors save thousands on taxes over time.

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II. Inside Vitalik’s Movie, AI Meltdowns & The China Tech Shock

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