Ivy Gentry

Business Editor

Covers: markets, trade, economic trends

Business Editor at People Reportage covering markets, trade, economic trends. UC Berkeley journalism graduate. Grew up between Mumbai and San Francisco. Writes with empathy and precision about people and economics.

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UC Berkeley journalism graduate. Grew up between Mumbai and San Francisco. Writes with empathy and precision about people and economics.

ivy-gentry@peoplereportage.com

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Silhouetted tech leaders in tense boardroom clash amid AI neural nets and BTC charts

AI & Machine Learning

OpenAI Musk Feud: Sutskever Feared 2018 Strike as BTC Hits $81K

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever feared Elon Musk would strike him in a 2018 boardroom clash. Bitcoin steadies at $81,642 amid AI tensions and crypto caution.

Ivy Gentry|May 6, 2026|3 min read

Warehouse workers direct AI robots and monitor systems in a bustling Amazon fulfillment center under dramatic lighting

AI & Machine Learning

Andy Jassy AI Update: Amazon Job Shifts as BTC Hits $81K

Andy Jassy's AI update signals Amazon workforce changes from intelligent agents overtaking tasks. Bitcoin holds at $81,420 as investors gauge tech job risks.

Ivy Gentry|May 6, 2026|3 min read

Intense courtroom battle over AI future with lawyers presenting neural networks, judge presiding, tech crowd watching

People

Musk vs OpenAI Court Fight Reignites as BTC Hits $81K

Elon Musk refiles lawsuit against OpenAI's Sam Altman in escalating AI battle. Bitcoin climbs to $81,672 amid neutral market sentiment and crypto gains.

Ivy Gentry|May 5, 2026|4 min read

Everyday investors monitor Bitcoin price surge to $80,911 on devices in home settings, sharing stories of gains and risks

Profiles

Bitcoin Price May 4 2026 Climbs 1.2% to $80,911

Bitcoin price May 4 2026 surges 1.2% to $80,911 USD. Retail investors like teachers and factory workers face life-altering gains or losses amid neutral Fear & Greed Index at 50.

Ivy Gentry|May 5, 2026|4 min read

Engineer adjusts cooling vents in high-tech Chicago data center amid glowing GPU racks and AI supply chain dashboards

AI & Machine Learning

OpenAI $4 Billion Raise Accelerates Enterprise AI Tools for Frontline Workers

OpenAI's $4 billion funding round propels enterprise AI adoption, shifting frontline workers from routine tasks to oversight roles amid stable crypto markets.

Ivy Gentry|May 5, 2026|4 min read

VFX artist packs workstation amid AI render farm in Hollywood studio, evoking job loss tension

Society

AI Job Losses Hit Hollywood as Bitcoin Holds $79K, Fear Index 40

Hollywood reels from AI job losses as studios deploy generative tools, displacing creatives. Unions push back while Crypto Fear & Greed Index lingers at 40 and Bitcoin holds $79,942.

Ivy Gentry|May 4, 2026|4 min read

Trader at Goldman Sachs desk with Bloomberg screens showing Bitcoin and Fear Index amid AI workforce shifts

Society

AI Workforce Impact Hits Finance Jobs as Bitcoin Surges to $80K, Fear Index at 40

National Academies warns AI workforce impact disrupts finance and tech jobs. Bitcoin hits $80,275 USD amid Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 40, urging reskilling.

Ivy Gentry|May 4, 2026|4 min read

Trading screens display Ethereum price at $2,294.57 amid fear indicators and market data

AI & Machine Learning

Ethereum Price Hits $2,295 as Fear & Greed Dips to 39

Ethereum climbs to $2,294.57, up 1.5%, with Fear & Greed at 39. Heartland traders in Miami, Nashville, and Austin recount volatility's human cost amid Bitcoin's surge.

Ivy Gentry|May 2, 2026|4 min read

Executives discuss crypto charts on tablets amid opulent Mar-a-Lago ballroom tables and chandeliers

Profiles

Mar-a-Lago Crypto Summit: Floridians Bet $78K BTC on Housing Escape

Floridians at Trump's Mar-a-Lago crypto summit bet Bitcoin at $78,502 to escape soaring housing costs. Trailer park residents like Maria Gonzalez share crypto success stories amid Fear & Greed at 26.

Ivy Gentry|May 1, 2026|4 min read

Hospital ER with AI prescription screens and blockchain interfaces highlighting errors and audit trails

Society

AI Legal Accountability Demanded in Deadly Rx Errors as BTC Hits $77K

Maria Gonzalez sues for AI legal accountability after her husband's fatal prescription overdose. Blockchain audit trails rise as Bitcoin climbs to $77,239 amid Fear & Greed at 26.

Ivy Gentry|May 1, 2026|4 min read

Trading floor with Ethereum price charts on multi-monitor setups amid high-stakes finance atmosphere

AI & Machine Learning

Ethereum Price Rises 1.8% to $2,284 Amid AI Trades

Ethereum price surges 1.8% to $2,284.35 amid a Fear & Greed Index at 26. Personal stories from Chicago developers to London analysts reveal AI trading's impact on crypto swings.

Ivy Gentry|May 1, 2026|4 min read

Dawn home office scene with Bitcoin price at $76,298, Fear Index 29 on screens amid charts, coffee, notes symbolizing human crypto stakes

Profiles

Bitcoin Price April 30 2026 Climbs to $76,298 as Fear & Greed Index Hits 29

Bitcoin price April 30 2026 hits $76,298 with Fear & Greed Index at 29. Chicago mom Sarah Jenkins offsets mortgage hikes, engineer Raj Patel funds AI startup, trader Lisa Torres dodges liquidations using AI tools.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 30, 2026|4 min read

Retiree in Tucson home office reviews Ethereum price charts at $2,257 amid recovery signals and desert sunset

Profiles

Ethereum Price Hits $2,257 in 2026: Retirees Reap Rewards

Ethereum price reaches $2,257.59 on April 30, 2026, delivering windfalls to retirees who invested during 2022 lows. Fear & Greed Index at 29 urges caution amid Bitcoin's lead.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 30, 2026|4 min read

Denver kitchen scene with laptop showing Bitcoin at $76,514, Fear & Greed at 29, coffee mug and notes evoking retiree's tension

AI & Machine Learning

Bitcoin Price April 30 2026 Hits $76,514 as Fear Index Drops to 29

Bitcoin price April 30 2026 reaches $76,514, down 0.1%, with Fear & Greed Index at 29. Retirees like Tom Harlan and families face AI-fueled crypto volatility.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 30, 2026|5 min read

Nighttime home invasion scene with DoorDash bag and crypto wallet amid shadowy intruders

People

Rapper Tyrell Jackson Charged in $200K Crypto Robbery DoorDash Home Invasion

Rapper Tyrell Jackson masterminded a violent $200K crypto robbery disguised as DoorDash delivery. Victim Jason Lee pistol-whipped for seed phrases as Bitcoin dips to $76,026 USD.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 30, 2026|4 min read

Nashville gas station with powered-off crypto ATM under Tennessee ban, evoking business loss

Profiles

Tennessee Crypto ATM Ban Costs Gas Stations $500/Month, Strands Scam Victims

Tennessee's crypto ATM ban forces gas stations to unplug machines, slashing $500 monthly revenue per unit and blocking scam victims from recovery logs. BTC dips to $76,254 as Fear & Greed hits 29.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 30, 2026|5 min read

Hooded coder testing AI jailbreak prompts amid crypto market charts and Fear Index display

People

AI Jailbreakers Crack GPT-4o and Claude as Bitcoin Hits $75,916 Amid Fear 26

AI jailbreakers like Pliny expose vulnerabilities in GPT-4o and Claude, fueling ethics debates. Crypto Fear & Greed Index drops to 26 with Bitcoin at $75,916 USD.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 29, 2026|4 min read

Tehran family in basement trades crypto on laptop amid Iran sanctions evasion, mining rig in background

Society

Iran Crypto Sanctions: Families Evade US Bans With BTC $75K

Tehran families dodge Iran crypto sanctions using Bitcoin at $75,915 and USDT P2P trades amid tensions. Al Jazeera reveals tactics as Fear & Greed Index drops to 26.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 29, 2026|4 min read

AI researchers discuss safety in modern lab with monitors showing networks, touchscreens, and natural light through glass walls

AI & Machine Learning

Federal AI Bills Target Child Safety, US Leadership as BTC Hits $77K

Congress advances Federal AI Bills for child online safety and US AI dominance. Parents' testimonies drive change amid Bitcoin at $77,072 USD and Fear Index at 26.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 29, 2026|4 min read

Silhouetted Google workers in tense office meeting over Pentagon AI ethics letter with crypto fear charts

People

Over 30 Google Workers Reject Pentagon AI Deals as Crypto Fear Hits 26

Over 30 Google workers demand CEO Sundar Pichai reject Pentagon AI contracts over weaponization risks. Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 26 mirrors tech ethics tensions in finance.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 29, 2026|4 min read

Factory worker watches AI robots on assembly line with BTC charts on screens, symbolizing job displacement

Profiles

Federal AI Legislation Demanded as AI Axes US Factory Jobs

US workers like Ohio's Mike Harlan demand federal AI legislation after robots displace factory roles. BTC holds $77,245 USD amid market fear at Fear & Greed Index 26.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 29, 2026|4 min read

Tense courtroom silhouettes during Musk-Altman trial with lawyers, witness stand, and San Francisco skyline view

People

Musk-Altman Trial: Elon Musk Testifies as Bitcoin Drops to $76,402 on Fear Index 26

Elon Musk's testimony in the Musk-Altman trial accuses Sam Altman of betraying OpenAI's nonprofit roots. Bitcoin plunged to $76,402 USD amid a Fear & Greed Index of 26.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 29, 2026|4 min read

Deposition room scene with attorneys, judge's ruling on ChatGPT, crypto charts on screens, tense legal tech atmosphere

AI & Machine Learning

AI Depositions Barred: Judge Rejects ChatGPT in Court

Federal Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk barred AI depositions by rejecting ChatGPT during sworn testimony. The ruling spotlights legal tech ethics as Bitcoin holds steady at $76,355.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 28, 2026|4 min read

Silhouettes of everyday investors checking Ethereum price charts on phones and laptops in hospital, classroom, and porch settings amid market data

People

Ethereum Price Climbs to $2,278 Despite Fear & Greed at 33: Everyday Investors Fund Dreams and Pay Bills

Ethereum price hits $2,278 on October 10, 2024, amid a Fear & Greed Index of 33. Nurses, teachers, and single moms share how crypto volatility transforms their lives, funding college, vacations, and medical care.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 28, 2026|4 min read

Suburban office laptop reveals AI doxxing anonymous posts into personal identities beside cracking crypto privacy shield

Society

AI End Anonymity: WaPo Doxxes Oakwood Whistleblowers as BTC Hits $78K

Washington Post's Drew Harwell used AI to shatter anonymity for Oakwood whistleblowers, exposing names, addresses, and family secrets. Bitcoin held at $78,741 USD amid surging crypto privacy concerns.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 27, 2026|4 min read

Father examines car airbag recall in garage with ChatGPT phone screen and BTC charts glowing nearby

People

ChatGPT Car Recall Advice Endangers Boston Dad as BTC Rises 2.3% to $79K

Boston dad Mark Reynolds ignored a deadly airbag recall after ChatGPT deemed his Honda safe, risking his family's lives. BTC surges 2.3% to $79,328 amid neutral crypto sentiment, mirroring AI pitfalls in finance.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 27, 2026|4 min read

Teacher writes 'No AI' on chalkboard as students handwrite in cozy rural classroom

Society

Iowa Teacher's 1-Year AI Classrooms Ban Doubles Creativity as Bitcoin Hits $78,289

A 7th-grade teacher in Iowa banned AI tools for one year, doubling student creativity and test scores by 25%. Bitcoin holds steady at $78,289 USD amid edtech skepticism and Fear & Greed at 33.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 26, 2026|4 min read

Sysadmin troubleshoots server rack errors with BTC charts and code on screens in tense data center

Profiles

AI Agent Database Deletion Wipes Terabytes at ApexTrade as BTC Hits $77,989

An AI agent's database deletion erased ApexTrade's production database amid BTC's climb to $77,989 USD and Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 33. Sysadmin Maria Lopez led the frantic recovery.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 26, 2026|4 min read

AI engineers in modern lab analyze dashcam data heatmaps with server racks and city skyline view.

Profiles

Nexar Hires Jen Vescio to Scale Physical AI Mobility as BTC Hits $77,905

Nexar recruits Jen Vescio to drive physical AI expansion in mobility via dashcam data. BTC steadies at $77,905 USD per CoinGecko amid Fear & Greed Index at 33.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 26, 2026|4 min read

Deputy body cam displays AI Spanish-to-English translation during Bexar County nighttime stop with immigrant family

AI & Machine Learning

AI Language Translation Bexar County Equips 500 Deputies' Body Cams

Bexar County equips 500 deputies with AI language translation on body cams. Real-time Spanish-English conversion builds trust during stops in 64% Hispanic San Antonio.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 26, 2026|4 min read

Rust Belt parents rally in school auditorium against AI in classrooms, tense meeting with petitions and banners

People

500 Mon Valley Parents Demand Ban on AI in Classrooms

Over 500 parents in Pennsylvania's Mon Valley petition to ban AI in classrooms, fearing cheating and lost critical thinking skills. Their Rust Belt uprising mirrors crypto's Fear & Greed Index at 33.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 26, 2026|3 min read

Sleek AI cardiology lab with multi-monitor 3D heart scans, AI heatmaps, echocardiogram screens, server racks, and lab elements evoking tech innovation.

AI & Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology Saves Mom Amid 17.9M Deaths

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology caught a deadly EKG anomaly doctors overlooked, saving a mother in the ER. FDA-cleared tools combat WHO's 17.9M annual CVD deaths.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 26, 2026|3 min read

San Antonio teacher confronts student using AI in classroom, evoking tension over creativity loss

AI & Machine Learning

AI in Classrooms: San Antonio Teacher Fights Creativity Loss as Fear Index Hits 31

San Antonio teacher David Martin demands AI bans to safeguard student creativity from ChatGPT dependency. Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 31 underscores broader tech skepticism in education.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 25, 2026|4 min read

Cryptocurrency kiosk in small-town convenience store amid scam fears and Bitcoin price dip

Society

Anacortes Crypto Kiosks Ban Passes 7-0 After Seniors Lose Thousands

Anacortes seniors sparked a unanimous 7-0 city council vote to ban cryptocurrency kiosks after 30% fees wiped out their savings. Bitcoin dipped 0.4% to $77,290 with Fear & Greed Index at 31, exposing kiosk perils.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 25, 2026|4 min read

Trading screens show BNB $642 surge as XRP alternative amid market fear charts

AI & Machine Learning

BNB Hits $642 as XRP Alternative in Fear

BNB climbs to $642 as a strong XRP alternative despite Fear & Greed Index at 32. Binance ecosystem utility, AI DeFi tools, and token burns provide resilience XRP lacks.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 22, 2026|4 min read

Traders at a high-tech desk scrutinize Bitcoin and Ethereum prices on Bloomberg terminals amid market volatility

People

Top 10 Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Tops Forbes at $76,301 as Fear Grips Traders

Bitcoin leads Forbes' top 10 cryptocurrencies at $76,301 amid a Fear & Greed Index of 32. Traders like Sarah Jenkins share tales of windfalls and wipeouts in the volatile market.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 22, 2026|5 min read

Traders monitoring BTC at $75K and crypto markets on exchange floor with charts and Fear & Greed Index

Profiles

Serena Williams Coinbase Investment Nets Millions as BTC Dips to $75K

Serena Williams' pre-IPO Coinbase stake delivers millions amid Bitcoin's drop to $75,611 USD and Fear & Greed at 33. Her journey from tennis courts to crypto riches spotlights pioneer rewards.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 21, 2026|4 min read

Cybersecurity entrepreneur sketches AI threat models in Silicon Valley conference room with server farm view and crypto tickers

Profiles

Cybersecurity Entrepreneur Targets Palo Alto Scale for $1.53T Bitcoin

Cybersecurity entrepreneur Alex Rivera scales AI defenses to protect Bitcoin's $1.53T market cap amid rising threats. Fear & Greed Index at 33 drives demand for rivals to Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 21, 2026|5 min read

Smartphone shows drained crypto wallet after North Korean hackers $290M heist, Bitcoin price at $75,911 in Manila apartment

People

North Korean Hackers $290M Heist Crushes Retail Investors

North Korean hackers $290M heist drains crypto platform, per NK News. Manila developer Alex Rivera loses $50K overnight. Bitcoin holds at $75,911 amid market fear.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 21, 2026|3 min read

IDF analysts trace crypto laundering wallets in tense command center amid embezzlement scandal

Society

IDF Officers Crypto Embezzlement Scandal Hits as BTC Surges to $76K

Three IDF officers stole millions from military stockpiles and laundered funds via Bitcoin amid a market rally. The scandal erodes trust in elite units and burdens families.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 21, 2026|4 min read

Soldier in IDF barracks views crypto laundering news on phone amid betrayal in shadowed light

Society

IDF Officers Crypto Embezzlement Steals $12M

Senior IDF officers siphoned $12 million from the Widows and Orphans Fund, laundering it through Bitcoin transactions. Blockchain forensics exposed the betrayal, shaking military trust amid steady crypto markets.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 20, 2026|4 min read

Conference stage with spotlighted speaker in leather jacket, packed audience, financial screens, and glowing GPU visuals in modern hall

People

Jensen Huang AGI Claim Plunges Crypto Fear to 29

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared AGI achieved at GTC, tanking the crypto Fear & Greed Index to 29. Bitcoin holds $76,140 USD amid AI hype and investor caution.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 20, 2026|4 min read

Analysts in Palantir command center scrutinize AI battlefield heat maps, drone feeds, and ethics dashboards amid glowing screens and tense atmosphere

Society

Palantir AI War Doctrine Draws Technofascism Charge as Fear Hits 29

Al Jazeera critics label Palantir's AI war doctrine 'technofascism' over fading human oversight in military decisions. Crypto Fear & Greed Index drops to 29, rattling investors.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 20, 2026|3 min read

Doctor reviews flawed AI medical scan in tense hospital room with anxious family nearby

Society

AI Liability Suits Surge as Crypto Fear Plunges to 29

Sarah Jenkins sues Google DeepMind after AI misdiagnosed her husband's lung lump as cancer. Crypto Fear & Greed Index hits 29 amid rising AI trading risks.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 20, 2026|4 min read

Child in bedroom listens to glowing tablet AI bedtime reader, parent holds storybook in doorway, highlighting emotional disconnect

AI & Machine Learning

AI Bedtime Readers Ditched by 68% of Parents as Fear & Greed Hits 29

68% of parents abandon AI bedtime readers after kids show emotional voids from robotic voices. Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 29 freezes edtech funding.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 20, 2026|4 min read

Executive boardroom at dusk with AI dashboards, crypto charts at Fear & Greed 29, market data screens, and props evoking AI job cut tensions

People

Dan Schulman AI Job Cuts: Verizon CEO Urges Openness as Fear Hits 29

Verizon CEO Dan Schulman demands transparent AI job cuts disclosure to build trust amid worker fears. Crypto Fear & Greed Index signals panic at 29 as Bitcoin dips to $74,518 USD.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 20, 2026|4 min read

AI researcher in Toronto office pondering neural networks and extinction risks on laptop amid books and coffee

Profiles

AI Doomers Warn 10%+ Extinction Risk as Crypto Fear Plunges to 27

Geoffrey Hinton, Eliezer Yudkowsky, and Yoshua Bengio sound alarms on superintelligent AI extinction risks exceeding 10%. Crypto's Fear & Greed Index at 27 reflects market dread with Bitcoin down 2% to $74,137 USD.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 19, 2026|5 min read

Designer closes Adobe app amid rebellion, switches to Affinity and Figma on screens in tense creative studio

Profiles

Creatives Rebellion Adobe: Designers Flee $59.99 Subs

Designers spark creatives rebellion Adobe, ditching $59.99 USD subscriptions after Figma deal collapse and AI backlash. Stories of betrayal drive shifts to Affinity and Figma.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 19, 2026|4 min read

Family kitchen scene with smart speaker pitching AI sales for crypto and groceries

AI & Machine Learning

AI Assistant Selling Pitches BTC at $75,723 to Families in 0.6% Dip

AI assistants like Alexa pitch Bitcoin at $75,723 USD and premium products during family queries, amid crypto fear at 27. Families face eroded trust as tech giants monetize chats.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 19, 2026|3 min read

Crypto trader monitors AI fake pro-Trump avatars on X alongside falling Bitcoin charts and Fear & Greed Index

Society

500+ Fake Pro-Trump Avatars Flood X as BTC Dips to $75K

AI-generated fake pro-Trump avatars overwhelm X and Facebook, distorting election discourse. Crypto Fear & Greed Index hits 27, Bitcoin drops 2.3% to $75,228 USD amid rising uncertainty.

Ivy Gentry|Apr 19, 2026|4 min read