Month: January 2024
Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval Tweet Causes $90M in Liquidations
Those tweets caused bitcoin prices to immediately spike to $47,680 from the $46,800 level. It then fell as low as $45,400 as the tweets were found to be fake.
Binance, KuCoin, Other Exchanges, Served Notice by Indian Government Removed From Apple’s App Store
Apple has removed Binance, KuCoin and other offshore cryptocurrency exchanges from its India app store days after nine such entities were sent compliance show cause notices by the Indian government.
Vcc – The Vulkan Clang Compiler
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Tesla’s upgraded 2024 Model 3 is now available in the US
Tesla Model 3 (2024) | Image: Tesla An updated version of Tesla’s Model 3 sedan that was released in markets across Europe, the Middle East, and China last fall is now available in North America. Reportedly codenamed “Highland” while it was in development, it introduces several noticeable tweaks to Tesla’s mainstream electric sedan. From the … Read more
Crypto OTC Volumes on Wintermute Soared 400% in 2023
The market maker said the uptick in over-the-counter trading was due to volumes moving off-exchange.
PayPal’s Stablecoin Part of Third Largest Liquidity Pool on Curve
Curve’s FRAXPYUSD liquidity pool, which went live on Dec. 27, boasts the third largest TVL of $135 million.
The SEC’s X account was hijacked to post a fake approval of Bitcoin ETFs
Image: Nick Barclay / The Verge The Securities and Exchange Commission’s official social media account on X (formerly Twitter) posted a notice on Tuesday evening falsely claiming it had approved listings for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, which has since been deleted. Moments later, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said in a post on his own … Read more
Hacker Seized SEC Phone Number to Post Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval, X Says
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) did not employ basic security measures on its X (formerly Twitter) account when it was “compromised” to spread false bitcoin ETF news, according to the social media company.
CES 2024: all the TVs, laptops, smart home gear, and more from the show floor
Photo by Becca Farsace / The Verge CES is the tech world’s biggest event of the year. The Verge is on the ground covering the biggest news in tech, gaming, transportation, and more. Continue reading…
Echo brings the best of Netflix’s Marvel era energy to Disney Plus
Marvel Studios Disney Plus’ Echo limited miniseries feels like the studio’s first successful attempt at matching the energy that made Netflix’s Marvel shows great. Continue reading…
Sony brings Fortnite to the car (bumper)
Where we drivin’? | Image: Sony Sony and Honda’s in-development Afeela EV will let you display messages and images on its front bumper, according to a new video about the car, including the ability to… advertise video games. You can see the screen-ified bumper — sorry, the “Media Bar” — starting at 3:17 in the … Read more
Crypto Boosters Attack SEC for ‘Manipulating’ BTC Market After ETF Tweet
Lawmakers and crypto boosters are asking questions about how the SEC’s X (formerly Twitter) account was compromised, leading to a bogus tweet on Tuesday.
Crypto Custodian BitGo Wins In-Principle Approval as Major Payments Institution in Singapore
Crypto custodian BitGo has been granted in-principle approval to operate as a Major Payment Institution (MPI) in Singapore.
Crypto Degens Are Betting Millions on a Bitcoin ETF Being Approved
How strongly do you believe that a spot Bitcoin ETF will be approved in the U.S. this week? Some traders are betting on it—literally.
FCC says low-income internet subsidies are endangered as funding runs low
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says that it will be forced to sunset its internet subsidy for low-income families, known as the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), in May if it doesn’t receive additional funding. The program is currently only funded through April this year, despite a White House … Read more
SEC and Twitter Announce Investigations Into Fake Bitcoin ETF Tweet
The regulatory agency says it has terminated “unauthorized access” to its Twitter account.
Humane lays off 4 percent of employees before releasing its AI Pin
The Humane AI pin retails for $699 and requires a $24 per month subscription. | Image: Humane Humane laid off 4 percent of employees this week in a move that was described as a cost cutting measure to those who were impacted, according to sources familiar with the matter. Employees were recently told by leadership … Read more
Gensler’s ‘Compromised’ Bitcoin ETF Tweet Inscribed as an Ordinals NFT
A fake tweet sent Bitcoin’s price tumbling. Degens immortalized the SEC chair’s response as digital art.