Coinbase Could Be One of Crypto’s Long-Term Survivors: Oppenheimer
The investment giant’s senior analyst is relatively optimistic the crypto exchange could stick around after crypto’s ice age finally melts.
Month: January 2023
Apple gives small businesses a direct link to its listings and a way around Google
Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge Apple will soon start displaying more detailed and accurate business listings, all thanks to the company’s new Business Connect tool. The feature, which Apple announced on Wednesday, lets businesses claim and edit their listings across Apple’s services, similar to Google’s method for allowing businesses to make changes to … Read more
Carta lays off 10% of the workforce
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Netflix adds the SAG Awards to its growing list of livestreams
It’s a small but notable step into livestreaming. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Netflix will live stream the Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards beginning in 2024, the company announced on Wednesday. The news marks another push from Netflix into livestreaming, an effort that already includes a live Chris Rock comedy special … Read more
Binance approved to offer crypto services to Swedish customers
The decision from Sweden’s financial authority followed regulators in France, Bahrain, Spain and Dubai granting similar approvals for Binance in 2022.
HBO and HBO Max dominates Golden Globes with most wins
It may have been a weird feeling to watch Golden Globe Awards live on television this year. Last year, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the organization that hosts the ceremony, was criticized for lacking diversity, so NBC announced it wouldn’t broadcast the awards show and the event’s winners were live-tweeted instead. The HFPA claims it’s … Read more
Bitcoin SV Drops as Robinhood Ends Support
The online trading app tells users any BSV still in their Robinhood crypto account will be sold for market value after Jan. 25.
What’s the Relationship Between Crypto and AI? Is There Any?
Distributed AI projects like SingularityNET offer a vision of the future far preferable to Silicon Valley’s corporate authoritarianism.
Deel enters equity management space with acquisition of Capbase
Remote payroll startup Deel has acquired fintech Capbase for an undisclosed amount in a cash and stock deal, the companies have told TechCrunch exclusively. As its name suggests, San Francisco-based Capbase claims it can update a company’s cap table in real time as it issues shares, signs contracts and raise money from investors. It then … Read more
Dear Sophie: Any tips for presenting a strong H-1B case? What if I’m not selected?
Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Dear Sophie: How … Read more
Microsoft 365 Basic launches with 100 GB of storage, Outlook and more for $1.99 per month
Microsoft will introduce a new, lower-cost tier of Microsoft 365, its product family of productivity software, collaboration and cloud-based services, starting on January 30. Called Microsoft 365 Basic and priced at $1.99 per month or $19.99 per year, the plan will initially include 100 GB of storage, Outlook email, and access to support experts for … Read more
Microsoft 365 Basic is a new $1.99 a month subscription with 100GB of storage and more
Microsoft 365 is getting a Basic subscription later this month. | Image: Microsoft Microsoft is introducing a new consumer tier to its Microsoft 365 subscription offerings. Priced at just $1.99 per month, Microsoft 365 Basic is designed to replace the 100GB OneDrive storage option with some extra features that sit in between the free option … Read more
Microsoft to force Xbox consoles into energy saver mode as it rolls out smarter option
Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge Microsoft is planning to switch Xbox Series X and S owners over to an energy-saving power mode in a bid for sustainability and cost savings. The Shutdown (energy saving) power option was made default on Xbox consoles shipped since last March, but millions of Xbox One and Xbox … Read more
FTX Creditor Names Can Remain Sealed for Now, Judge Rules
A Delaware bankruptcy judge allowed a list of creditors for FTX to remain sealed for at least another three months on Wednesday..
Royal Mail warns of severe disruption after ‘cyber incident’
U.K. postal service Royal Mail has said it’s experiencing “severe service disruption” following an cyber incident. In a statement published Wednesday, Royal Mail said it was unable to dispatch export items including letters and parcels to overseas destinations as a result of the cyberattack. It added that international parcels that had already been dispatched “may … Read more
How to mute people on Instagram
Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge Tired of comparing your behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel on Instagram? (To quote Steven Furtick.) The social network has its charms, but for many, it can be a place that’s littered with envy-inducing photos and videos of everybody else’s “perfect” lives. If you’re not careful, it can … Read more
Tesla plans $770M expansion at Texas factory
Tesla notified Texas regulators this week it plans to invest about $770 million into an expansion of its factory near Austin. The automaker registered plans with the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration. The Austin Business Journal and CNBC were the first to report on the filings. The filings show Tesla intends to build new … Read more
Veteran enterprise VC Peter Wagner on the opportunities for AI startups
Depending on whom you ask, artificial intelligence will either vastly improve our lives or take away our jobs. For veteran venture investor Peter Wagner, it’s a little more nuanced than that. We recently caught up with Wagner, who, along with fellow veteran investor Gaurav Garg, launched Wing Venture Capital. Combined, they have upward of 25 … Read more
Kaina of the Great Snow Sea is dark sci-fi with a softer environmental twist
Kaina of the Great Snow Sea. | Image: Crunchyroll Fans of Tsutomu Nihei — the creator of manga and anime series like Blame! and Knights of Sidonia — generally know what to expect from his works. There’s usually a sliver of humanity living perilously in some dark future, an alien or technological force they have … Read more
Will what happened at CES, stay at CES?
Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Wednesday show, where we niche down to a single topic, think about a question and unpack the rest. This week, Natasha chatted with Haje Kamps and Brian Heater about CES which took … Read more
You can get 20 percent off tech at eBay, including LG’s C2 OLED
Image: LG If you love digital window shopping and you’re in the market for a TV, a gaming console, or a new monitor, then we’ve got a great deal for your perusal. At eBay, you can get an additional 20 percent off a wide range of tech products when you use code NEWYEARTWENTY on a … Read more
Three Arrows Capital creditors express frustration with bankruptcy process during call
3AC co-founder Kyle Davies announceed regular meetings with creditors, noting all involved parties are welcome to attend.
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Bitcoin gained 300% in year before last halving — Is 2023 different?
Bitcoin has the potential to deliver gains that are stronger than “most think,” market analyst Rekt Capital believes.