‘Bitcoin to zero’ searches spike in the U.S., but the bottom signal is mixed
Google Trends data shows the term hit a record high in the U.S. this month, though global interest has fallen since peaking in August.
Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin proposes AI ‘stewards’ to help reinvent DAO governance
The system would use zero-knowledge proofs and secure environments (MPC/TEEs) to protect voter identity and sensitive data while preventing coercion and bribery.
US lawmakers critical of Trump tariffs, say it will derail economy
The tariffs are just taxes on American businesses and consumers, while providing no benefit to the economy, critics of Trump’s policies say.
Japan’s SBI to issue 10 billion yen onchain bond with XRP rewards for retail investors
The SBI START Bonds offer a fixed interest rate, blockchain settlement, and XRP rewards for eligible investors registered on the firm’s exchange.
Iran’s rial collapse mirrors Lebanon’s crisis, driving citizens to bitcoin
With the rial plunging, middle-class savers are bypassing local banks to move billions into the domestic crypto ecosystem.
Bitcoin echoes ‘late 2022’ bear market bottom, K33 says
The current levels offer an attractive entry for long-term investors, even if their patience will be tested, Vetle Lunde said.
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Microsoft’s new gaming CEO vows not to flood the ecosystem with ‘endless AI slop’
Is Microsoft’s gaming division doubling down on AI?
Inside France’s strict rules for selling majority stake of its state energy cloud to U.S. bitcoin miner
The French government imposed conditions, including a 10% stake by NJJ Capital, to address national interest concerns.
Marketers Could Use AI to Make Sure You See Their Ads—Here’s How
Researchers built AdGazer, a machine learning tool that predicts whether you’ll actually look at a digital ad—before it’s ever shown to you.
Worst-Case Portfolio Optimization & Hyperbolic Graph Clustering
Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2. Financial Market Model and Worst-Case Optimization Problem 3. Solution to the Post-Crash Problem 4. Solution to the Pre-Crash Problem 5. A BSDE Characterization of Indifferences Strategies 6. The Markovian Case 7. Numerical Experiments Acknowledgments and References Appendix A. Proofs from Section 3 Appendix B. Proofs of BASDE … Read more
Georgia says Elon Musk’s America PAC violated election law
Of course, it’s the guy who constantly complains about voter fraud who may have committed voter fraud. | Image: The Verge For all his bluster about voter fraud, Elon Musk has been one of the most flagrant flaunters of US election law. Now his America PAC has been slapped with a reprimand by the Georgia … Read more
Bitcoin price slips after Trump hikes worldwide tariff to 15% from 10% despite Supreme Court decision
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 15% worldwide tariff on imported goods, despite an earlier Supreme Court decision that invalidated earlier trade actions.
The HackerNoon Newsletter: A 2026 Outlook: Markets, Macro Turbulence, and Crypto’s Maturation (2/21/2026)
How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, February 21, 2026? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, we present you with these top quality stories. A 2026 Outlook: Markets, Macro Turbulence, and Crypto’s Maturation By @andreydidovskiy [ 15 Min read ] A 2026 outlook on … Read more
Google VP warns that two types of AI startups may not survive
As generative AI evolves, a Google VP warns that LLM wrappers and AI aggregators face mounting pressure, with shrinking margins and limited differentiation threatening their long-term viability.
OpenAI debated calling police about suspected Canadian shooter’s chats
Jesse Van Rootselaar’s descriptions of gun violence were flagged by tools that monitor ChatGPT for misuse.
Suspect in Tumbler Ridge school shooting described violent scenarios to ChatGPT
The suspect in the mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Jesse Van Rootselaar, was raising alarms among employees at OpenAI months before the shooting took place. This past June, Jesse had conversations with ChatGPT involving descriptions of gun violence that triggered the chatbot’s automated review system. Several employees raised concerns that her posts could … Read more
7 days until ticket prices rise for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Lowest ticket prices to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 end February 27. Up to $680 off individual passes and up to 30% off group passes. Register before they go up to join 10,000 founders, tech operators, and VCs.
How AI is helping retail traders exploit prediction market ‘glitches’ to make easy money
A fully automated bot quietly captured micro-arbitrage opportunities on short-term crypto prediction markets, netting nearly $150,000
The Pixel 10A and Soundcore Space One are just two of the best deals this week
Welcome to the weekend, folks! The Reviews and Guides team here at The Verge is gearing up for all things Unpacked, but Samsung isn’t the only one readying new phones. Google just announced the Pixel 10A, which, for you early adopters, is already up for preorder with a $100 gift card. Elsewhere in deal land, … Read more