Month: April 2024
Me3 Launches Private Sale On Yield App: Revolutionising Fan Engagement And Digital Asset Ownership
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 24th, 2024/Chainwire/–Me3, a prediction platform that integrates digital asset ownership with live events, Web 2.5 gaming & eSports interaction, announces its private sale on the Yield App Angel Launchpad. Yield App, a well-known crypto platform that bridges the gap between traditional finance and the innovative world of Web3, making crypto … Read more
‘PBS Retro’ is coming to Roku as a FAST channel
It’s where Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood lives. | Image: PBS Distribution via The Wrap. Parents, it’s time to green-light more screen time. PBS classics from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, including titles like Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Thomas and Friends, are coming to streaming. PBS Distribution is making the edutainment programming available for free in the … Read more
The TikTok ban clears key hurdle while Perplexity AI continues to shake up search
Well, if you are a big TikTok fan and live in the United States, I have some bad news for you: A bill that would force a sale of TikTok or ban it in the United States passed the Senate. And the President is expected to sign it. Given that China has made noise that … Read more
Jack Dorsey’s Block Is Building a Bitcoin Mining System
The firm also completed the development of its three-nanometer mining chip, which it had been working on since April 2023.
Nvidia acquires AI workload management startup Run:ai
Nvidia is acquiring Run:ai, a Tel Aviv-based company that makes it easier for developers and operations teams to manage and optimize their AI hardware infrastructure, for an undisclosed sum. Ctech reported earlier this morning the companies were in “advanced negotiations” that could see Nvidia pay upwards of $1 billion for Run:ai. Evidently, the negotiations went … Read more
Security bugs in a popular phone-tracking app exposed users’ precise locations
The location-sharing app iSharing, which has 35 million users, fixed vulnerabilities that exposed users’ personal information and precise location data. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Block lets Square merchants convert a part of their daily sales to bitcoin
Block, the company behind Square, Cash App and other services, announced a new program today allowing merchants using Square’s solutions to convert a percentage of their daily sales to bitcoin. The feature, rolling out in the U.S. starting today, will transfer 1-10% of Square sellers’ daily sales to their personal Cash App account. This amount … Read more
Diddo’s new funding will bring its shoppable TV API to streaming platforms
Diddo is an API for streaming services and other platforms to integrate shoppable video, enabling consumers to buy their favorite characters’ clothing and accessories directly on their screens. The company announced Wednesday that it raised $2.8 million in seed funding. Diddo was founded in late 2022 by Rishi Nair, Ryan Sullivan, and Pamela Chen. Funnily … Read more
Stellar Blade on PS5 has flash and fun but is mostly dull
Image: Shift Up While the combat is challenging and rewarding, it takes far too long to get to the good stuff. Continue reading…
Some Square Users Can Now Convert Their Dollars to Bitcoin Via Cash App
Bitcoin Conversions will charge a flat 1% fee to automatically convert a portion of merchant revenues into BTC.
Magic Runes
BTC stables at $66k, liquidations in narrow range. BTC funding again turns negative in bullish sign. ETFs net inflow after Grayscale moves to lower fees. BTC demand 5x vs supply post-halving: Bitfinex. SOL congestion issue now largely solved. Two SEC lawyers resign after ‘gross abuse of power’. Ripple fights to lower $2bn SEC fine. SAFE … Read more
BlackRock, Grayscale Amend Ethereum ETF Applications After SEC Delays
The flurry of filings follows the SEC’s announcement yesterday that it would delay its decision on multiple spot Ethereum ETF proposals.
Spotify submits a new update to Apple with pricing information for EU users
Spotify said today that it has submitted a new version of its app for EU users with pricing information and basic site information. Critically, the version doesn’t contain the link to the website. The music streaming company said it is not opting into Apple’s new DMA changes that charge a “platform fee” for developers with … Read more
Renzo’s ezETH depegs to $688 following end of airdrop farming window
Despite the temporary price depeg, a trader made nearly $400,000 in profit due to the unfortunate incident.
Nvidia to Acquire Run:AI
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XOCIETY brings AAA gaming to Web3 with Sui
Palo Alto, CA, April 24th, 2024, GamingWire Web3 Gaming is evolving, and in a significant move, XOCIETY, one of Web3’s most anticipated games, is partnering with Mysten Labs, the original contributor to Sui, an innovative Layer 1 and smart contract platform. XOCIETY and Mysten Labs will work together to revolutionize gaming in the Web3 space. … Read more
UK regulator scrutinizes Big Tech's role in AI industry
Regulatory scrutiny is intensifying in the U.K. as Big Tech’s deepening involvement in the AI sector raises concerns over competition and market dominance.
SEC targets Uniswap Labs, raising concerns over open-source code liability
SEC actions have made developers fearful that their code may end in prosecution. Are smart contracts with immutable code the way to protect themselves?
Snowflake releases a flagship generative AI model of its own
All-around, highly generalizable generative AI models were the name of the game once, and they arguably still are. But increasingly, as cloud vendors large and small join the generative AI fray, we’re seeing a new crop of models focused on the deepest-pocketed potential customers: the enterprise. Case in point: Snowflake, the cloud computing company, today … Read more
Tomorrow, TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 takes over Boston
Tomorrow is the day we’ve all been waiting for! TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 kicks off in Boston, and we can’t wait to see you there! We’re expecting 1,000+ attendees for a full day of all things early-stage startups. As you gear up for an immersive dive into the world of startup success, here’s a quick … Read more
Linux on Bitcoin? Open-source framework BitVMX envisions BTC-powered programs
A new Bitcoin computational framework aims to power various applications and functions using native BTC, including token bridges and aggregator oracles.
DeFi’s ‘unknown and unpredictable’ risks curb institutional use — Fireblocks VP
Institutions are keen on DeFi, and its use among them is growing, but on-chain risks are hamstringing further adoption, says Fireblocks’ Shahar Madar.
Qualcomm strong-arms its way into Windows laptops this summer
Image: Joanna Nelius / The Verge On Wednesday, Qualcomm announced the impending arrival of its Snapdragon X Plus laptop processor alongside more information for its previously announced Snapdragon X Elite chips. While this is not the first time we’ve seen Qualcomm processors in a laptop, it’s the first time the company could have a chip … Read more
Bitcoin Payments App Strike Launches for European Customers
Strike, the payments application using the Bitcoin blockchain, has launched in Europe, allowing customers to buy, sell and withdraw bitcoin {{BTC}} in the region, it announced Wednesday.
Crypto Custody Firm Fireblocks Now Offers DeFi Threat Detection for Institutions
The products check decentralized applications across 40+ blockchains via WalletConnect, Fireblocks’ browser extension, and MetaMask Institutional.