Month: June 2024
How Ethereum Swarm Can Protect Nonprofits from DDoS Attacks
A few days ago, someone launched a DDoS attack on the Internet Archive servers. https://twitter.com/internetarchive/status/1795117949499445554?embedable=true I know, I know, who the heck would stoop to such a despicable act?! This incident made me ponder whether this points to some systemic, conceptual flaw that made it possible in the first place. Ethereum Swarm is a decentralized … Read more
MicroStrategy and Michael Saylor settle tax case for $40M
In August 2022, Michael Saylor faced allegations of tax evasion. He has since reportedly made the largest income tax fraud settlement in the history of the District of Columbia.
Roaring Kitty’s GameStop gains soar to $300M, billionaire status near
Roaring Kitty, one of the main orchestrators of the GME saga, could be on track to becoming the first GME billionaire if the pump continues.
First Mover Americas: Crypto Prices Tick Upward as Meme Coin Season Receives Fresh Impetus
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 3, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Swiss startup Neural Concept raises $27M to cut EV design time to 18 months
Neural Concept lets designers model how components will perform before they can be manufactured. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
WeatherXM: Revolutionizing weather data with Web3 and IoT
This episode explores how WeatherXM transforms weather data collection and forecasting using decentralized Web3 technology and the Internet of Things, making it more accurate, accessible and community-driven.
MicroStrategy Founder Michael Saylor Agrees to $40M Settlement in D.C. Income Tax Case
The District of Columbia sued Saylor in 2022 for allegedly not paying income taxes while living in the district.
Don’t miss StrictlyVC in DC next week
The StrictlyVC roadtrip continues! Coming off of sold-out events in London, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, we’re heading to Washington, D.C. for a cozy-vc-packed, evening at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre on Tuesday, June 11 in partnership with Revolution. StrictlyVC events are known for delivering exclusive insights and fostering meaningful connections among top investors, entrepreneurs, and … Read more
Orbs Liquidity Hub Expands to Fantom Blockchain, Integrates with SpookySwap
The Orbs network has expanded its Liquidity Hub to the Fantom blockchain, integrating with the automated market maker (AMM), SpookySwap. This integration offers Fantom users enhanced trading optimization and liquidity provision capabilities. Orbs’ Liquidity Hub, a layer-3 (L3) protocol, streamlines the trading process by pulling liquidity from a broad array of on-chain sources, facilitating deeper … Read more
Meet IONOS: HackerNoon Company of the Week
We are back with another Company of the Week feature! Every week, we share an awesome tech brand from our tech company database, making their evergreen mark on the internet. This unique HackerNoon database ranks S&P 500 companies and top startups of the year alike. This week, we are proud to present IONOS – the largest web hosting and cloud … Read more
GameStop Nearly Doubles in Pre-Market Trading as Roaring Kitty Returns Again
In a Reddit post, Keith Gill’s DeepFuckingValue account shared a screenshot showing a $200 million GME whale position.
Five Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Blockchain Startup Before It Launches
If you watch a market hibernate long enough, eventually, you will witness its awakening, followed by the emergence of new projects. Something similar has been happening to the blockchain market for the past few months. This situation is typical for any market entering its bullish phase: Market capitalization goes up, and updated multipliers attract the … Read more
The American Dream is Dead… and It’s the Best Thing That Could Happen to You
The American Dream is Dead… and it’s the best thing that could happen to you. That’s right. The old model of “go to college, get a job, retire at 65” is officially dead. But don’t panic – this is actually the best news you’ve heard all year. I recently had a conversation with Dean Graziosi … Read more
X tweaks rules to formally allow adult content
X will now allow users to post consensually produced NSFW content as long as it is prominently labeled as such. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
GameStop Stock, Meme Tokens Surge as User ‘DeepFu*kingValue’ Returns to Reddit
Keith Gill posted his GameStop options positions on the r/superstonks subreddit.
Dubai financial regulator updates crypto token rules for funds
The changes encompassed several areas, including the ability of both external and domestic funds to invest in crypto tokens.
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Ashby injects recruiting with a dose of AI
Ashby consolidates existing talent acquisition tools and leans heavily on AI to automate the more repetitive steps in the recruitment pipeline. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
EU elections 'wildcard' could pave the way for first Ether ETF
The outcome of the elections will be a pivotal moment for the implementation of the MiCA regulatory framework and the approval of the first spot Ether ETF.
Matter Labs Pulls ZK Trademark Application After Backlash
The firm abandoned its trademark application for the term “ZK,” short for “zero-knowledge,” following pushback from competitors.
Spotify to increase premium pricing in the US to $11.99 per month
Spotify has announced that it’s hiking subscriptions for customers in the U.S., the second such price increase in the space of a year. The music-streaming giant reports that premium pricing will increase in July from $10.99 to $11.99, representing a near-10% rise. The Duo and Family plans will go up to $16.99 and $19.99, representing … Read more
Hackers exploit Chrome plugin to steal millions from Binance accounts
The promotional plugin steals cookies from users, which hackers use to bypass password and two-factor authentication verification and log into the victim’s Binance account.
UK neobank Monzo reports first full (pre-tax) profit, prepares for EU expansion with Dublin hub
Monzo has announced its 2024 financial results, revealing its first full-year pre-tax profit. The company also confirmed that it’s in the early stages of expanding into the broader European market via a new base in Ireland. The news comes shortly after the U.K.-based neobank raised a couple of hefty tranches of funding, starting with $430 … Read more
SingularityNET announces ASI token merger dates for FET, AGIX, OCEAN
SingularityNET announces the merger dates for FET, AGIX, and OCEAN into the new ASI token, aiming to create a unified decentralized AI network.
Australia’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF With Direct BTC Holdings to Go Live on Tuesday
Australia-based Monochrome Asset Management’s Monochrome Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) (IBTC) will begin trading on the Cboe Australia exchange on Tuesday, the company told CoinDesk.