SoftBank-backed TabaPay is buying the assets of a16z-backed Synapse, after it filed for bankruptcy

After a tumultuous year, banking-as-a-service (BaaS) startup Synapse has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and its assets will be acquired by TabaPay, according to the two companies. The deal is pending bankruptcy court approval. Founded in 2017, Mountain View-based TabaPay is an instant money movement platform that Softbank backed in a 2022 round of an … Read more

Tesla slashes Full Self-Driving price after Elon Musk said it would only get more expensive

The price of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving package is trending downward. | Image: Owen Grove / The Verge The price for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software package was supposed to get more expensive over time — but instead, it’s getting cheaper. Tesla has discounted the $12,000 feature — that has been marketed as eventually enabling fully … Read more

How To Go From Manager to Leader

Managers often get so busy fulfilling the demands of their role that they fail to build any leadership skills. They think that working harder and keeping stakeholders happy will get them into a leadership position someday. And some such managers do rise to leadership positions. But without building the necessary skills first, they fail terribly … Read more

Disrupt 2024 call for speakers closes Friday

Get prepared to set the tech world on fire with your passion and expertise! TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is poised to electrify San Francisco from October 28–30, and we’re on the lookout for dynamic speakers like you to elevate our event with your insights. Don’t miss out—applications close Friday, April 26 at 11:59pm PT! Here’s your … Read more

How to Create a 2D Character Controller in Unity: Part 1

One of the key elements of any 2D platformer is the main character. The way it moves and is controlled significantly shapes the game’s atmosphere — whether it’s a cozy old-school game or a dynamic slasher. Therefore, creating a Character Controller is an important early stage in developing a platformer. In this article, we will … Read more

BC.GAME Secures New Curacao LOK License, Enhancing Legal Compliance And Global Reach

WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao, April 22nd, 2024, Chainwire/–BC.GAME is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a new gaming license, fully compliant with Curacao’s National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK) regulatory framework. This achievement reaffirms BC.GAME’s unwavering commitment to providing a secure and legally compliant gambling environment for its global user base. Jack Dorsey, the CEO of … Read more

Simpleminers Model Innovation: “One-Click Investment”

With the approval of ETF in the United States and the strong purchases by investment banks such as Morgan Stanley and Rockefeller, Bitcoin has not only soared in price, but has also successfully transformed into a currency recognized and supported by the U.S. government. This gives Bitcoin investors complete confidence. Anyone with investment experience knows … Read more