DeFi security losses rose 47.4% in 2022 to hit $3.64B: Report
Over $1.40 billion worth of stolen DeFi funds was reportedly laundered via Tornado Cash during that period.
Month: January 2023
Twitch experiences an outage for the second time in a week
The popular live streaming service Twitch is experiencing an outage for the second time this week. Around 3 PM ET on Thursday afternoon, many creators who were live on Twitch were cut off in the middle of their streams. “We are aware of issues with the site and our teams are actively working on a … Read more
Peloton fined $19 million for dropping the ball on Tread Plus safety issues
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Peloton is starting off 2023 with a $19 million fine. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the company has agreed to pay the civil penalty to settle charges that the company knowingly failed to immediately report safety issues with its recalled Tread Plus. The … Read more
Crypto lender Genesis lays off 30% more staff: Report
Genesis announced in August that it planned to cut its then 260-person workforce by 20%, with CEO Michael Moro moving into an advisory role.
Crypto is ringing in the New Year with new lawsuits and new chaos
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important crytpo stories delivered to your inbox every Thursday at 12 p.m. PDT, subscribe here. Welcome back to Chain Reaction and Happy New Year! As we kick off 2023, I’m curious to see if the crypto industry will be living the, “New Year, New Me” motto or … Read more
The Politics of Pain
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Qualcomm partners with Iridium to bring satellite messaging to Android phones
For the past several CESes, Qualcomm’s big announcements have largely revolved around automotive news. There will likely still be a fair bit of that this week, as well, but the company just announced an upcoming mobile feature in this down time between the Snapdragon Summit and MWC. The Southern California chipmaker is partnering with Iridium … Read more
Developer of ‘Mutant Ape Planet’ NFTs Arrested, Charged With Fraud for Alleged $2.9M Rug-Pull
The developer of the Mutant Ape Planet non-fungible token (NFT) collection – a knock-off of the popular Mutant Ape Yacht Club NFT collection – has been arrested and charged with fraud for allegedly perpetrating a $2.9 million rug pull.
US authorities to intensify scrutiny of crypto industry in 2023
The SEC, FASB, and IRS are working to tighten crypto regulations and expand industry oversight.
Qualcomm’s going toe-to-toe with Apple’s satellite messaging feature
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Android phones will soon be getting a feature similar to — and perhaps even more powerful than — Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite. Qualcomm has announced that its new processors and modems will allow phones to communicate with the Iridium satellite network, letting users send and receive messages … Read more
TikTok adds video scrubbing thumbnails to make it easier to find specific parts of videos
TikTok has quietly added video scrubbing thumbnails to its platform this week, as the company continues to beef up its video features. The new addition makes it easier for users to find a specific part of a longer video. The feature was first spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra. Since the feature is starting to … Read more
Razer’s 5G Edge gaming handheld hits on January 26 for $400
If you’re a gamer who plays on their Android phone a lot, the Razer Edge might be the dedicated platform you’re looking for — and the device will be available later this month starting at $400, the company announced at CES. The last few years have been interesting for handheld gaming as, following the smash … Read more
Quantum computers may soon breach blockchain cryptography: Report
Cryptography experts are somewhat skeptical of the technique’s scalability, but aren’t ruling out the possibility of success either.
Twilio’s toll fraud problem
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Narco Subs 101 (2020)
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Kerbal Space Program free on Epic
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Kerbal Space Program Free on Epic
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French Central Bank Head Wants Crypto Licensing Ahead of MiCA Standards: Bloomberg
The current turmoil in the crypto markets shows the need for such requirements as soon as possible, the banking chief said.
Consumer Robotics Show
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important robotics stories delivered to your inbox every Thursday at 11 a.m. PDT, subscribe here. Welcome back to Actuator and happy first day of CES! This will never not feel weird to say – and not just because of the highly objective “happy” bit. One of the … Read more
Delta launches free WiFi
At CES, Delta Air Lines today announced that it will launch free WiFi for all members of its SkyMiles frequent flier program, starting February 1. This free service, which the company is launching in partnership with T-Mobile, will be available in the majority of the company’s domestic, Viasat-enabled mainline aircraft first, with full availability across … Read more