What is regenerative finance (ReFi) and how can it impact NFTs and Web3?
NFT Steez chats with Celo ecosystem lead Mashiat Mutmainnah about the promise of ReFi and its capacity to promote environmental and social good.
Month: September 2022
DeFi needs appropriate regulation before moving to retail, says Fed Chair: Finance Redefined
Majority of the top 100 DeFi tokens had a mixed week, with several tokens trading in green on weekly charts, with the total value locked seeing a minor increase of $4 billion.
AWS Panorama now supports NVIDIA JetPack SDK 4.6.2
AWS Panorama is a collection of machine learning (ML) devices and a software development kit (SDK) that brings computer vision to on-premises internet protocol (IP) cameras. AWS Panorama device options include the AWS Panorama Appliance and the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE70, powered by AWS Panorama. These device options provide you choices in price and performance, depending … Read more
How Volvo is leaning on software to drive its next great safety revolution
Volvo is one of those brands with a core identity so firmly cemented that no amount of marketing can counter it. Volvo is safety first. Even if you don’t know the details of their involvement with the three-point seatbelt (they invented it) or the airbag (one of the first to bring them to market in … Read more
The Art of Menus
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Apply to pitch your startup at TC Sessions: Crypto
Crypto has evolved from a niche product into a critical piece of the infrastructure underpinning an entirely new vision for the internet — web3. Startups are at the core of this innovation, and despite volatility in the crypto markets, builders in the space have remained steady in their efforts to leverage blockchain technology to reshape … Read more
Bitcoin 2021 bull market buyers ‘capitulate’ as data shows 50% losses
Those who bought BTC between six and 18 months ago are losing out big, says the research, but now there is even more reason to buy their supply.
Is investor bullishness on embedded insurtech warranted?
Embedded insurance — selling coverage at the same time as another product or service — is on the rise. According to data platform Dealroom, it accounts for a growing share of all policies sold, and startups in this space raised nearly $800 million in 2021 alone. Having recently polled investors on all things insurtech, we … Read more
Asciidoctor Notebook (2021)
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The new Windows Insider build makes it impossible to uninstall some Steam games
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25211 went live on September 29th. | Image: Microsoft In 2019, Microsoft finally introduced support for Win32 games on the Microsoft Store for Windows. But if you downloaded the games, you might want to hold off on the latest Windows Insider build. The most recent Dev Channel update prevents users … Read more
Data Firm Inca Digital CEO: Crypto Innovation Is a Matter of National Security
Adam Zarazinski, CEO of Inca Digital, joined “First Mover” to discuss the software company’s partnership with DARPA and the need to keep crypto innovation in the U.S.
Crypto and decentralization could influence voters in 2022 US midterm elections: Report
“Voters are less likely to support candidates perceived as standing in the way of a decentralized internet,” said Haun Ventures.
How We Read Now
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A week with the BTS Tamagotchi
Adorable and ethically questionable. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Earlier this year, Bandai America announced that the TinyTan Tamagotchi, a new handheld game featuring the members of BTS, was on its way. The $19.99 gadget is up for preorder now, and it ships on October 3rd. As a fan of all … Read more
Advanced Scientific Data Format
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Price analysis 9/30: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, SOL, DOGE, DOT
Equities markets have extended their decline, but Bitcoin and select altcoins have not given up much ground, leading some traders to believe that the bottom is in.
Enjoy these exclusive benefits in the TC+ Lounge at Disrupt
Everyone knows membership has its privileges. And that adage holds true at TechCrunch Disrupt, which takes place on October 18–20 in San Francisco. How so? Disrupt attendees who hold one- or two-year subscriptions to TC+ receive exclusive access to the TC+ Lounge at the show. Let’s back up a moment. If you’re not familiar with … Read more
Pessimism is a barrier to progress
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How to watch Tesla AI Day 2022
Tesla AI Day is here — the company’s second-annual event designed to show off its progress in AI and robotics. Viewers should expect demos and updates on the Optimus robot, the Dojo supercomputer as well as its “Autopilot” advanced driver assistance system, along with the $15,000 upgrade known as FSD, or “Full Self Driving.” (Tesla … Read more
MicroStrategy takes its BTC maximalism to the next level with new engineer hire
The world’s largest holder of Bitcoin is looking for a software engineer to create cybersecurity solutions and enable e-commerce use cases on the Lightning Network.
Crypto Lender Celsius Shouldn’t Reopen Custody Withdrawals, US Trustee Says
The regulatory body tasked with overseeing Celsius’ bankruptcy proceedings has asked a New York judge to deny the failed crypto lender’s recent motions to reopen customer withdrawals and sell off its $23 million in stablecoin holdings, calling the actions impulsive and premature.