Ethereum Gas Fees Fall as Experts Foresee an ETH Price Bottom
A number of factors have shifted focus from ETH, but there are reasons to expect its price to rebound.
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Nomad’s latest Base One Max 3-in-1 charger is more than $50 off
It’s great for a desk, bedside table, or just about anywhere around a home. | Image: Noamd Nomad may run its fair share of deals on its various phone cases and Apple Watch bands, but we rarely see steep discounts on its fancy, premium multi-chargers. But right now, the second-gen Base One Max is on … Read more
Arizona crypto PAC-backed candidate ekes out narrow victory after recount
Democratic candidate Yassamin Ansari, supported by more than $1 million in crypto Super PAC funds, claimed victory in an Arizona congressional primary.
RFK Jr’s running mate floats ‘unity party’ with former President Trump
Nicole Shanahan claimed that 51% of Americans were against the two-party system dominating modern United States politics.
Malaysian Police Crushed Hundreds of Bitcoin Mining Rigs With a Steamroller
Amid a countrywide crackdown on electricity theft, Bitcoin mining rigs faced their fate—being pulverized in a parking lot for cameras.
Cambodia’s Bakong Tourists app boosts regional payment options
The Cambodian central bank’s Soramitsu-backed digital payment system is continuing to expand.
Civilization 7 lets you mix and match history — and it’s a blast
Image: Firaxis Games For the first time in the game’s 30-year history, leaders and civilizations can be chosen independently of one another. Continue reading…
US regulator fines crypto fund $150K for illicit Bitcoin loan
It’s part of the fallout from the industry-wide liquidity crunch triggered by FTX in 2022.
AI Business: Enterprise Models for LLMs Profitability
What can large language models [LLMs] do for prompt and quality sleep? All humans sleep. There are several aspects of sleep that, at varying rates, services could be provided. If any LLM model can provide sleep service, it could become a major path to profitability and a key service to humanity—amid sleep deficits and adjacent conditions. Sleep … Read more
Google’s Nest Learning Thermostat is still the one to beat
The Nest Learning Thermostat remains a beautiful piece of industrial design, with some fresh twists that help it more seamlessly blend in. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Solana price hits a wall at $150 as several headwinds intensify
SOL price struggles to gain upward traction as DApp volumes plunge, spot ETF odds dwindle, and memecoins fail to rally.
Bitcoin Price Churn Enters ‘Final Phase’ Before Bull Run Continues: CryptoQuant
The market now perceives $57,000 to be much cheaper for BTC than it did years ago, an analyst says.
A Tesla Semi crashed and caught fire on a California highway
Image: Tesla A Tesla Semi truck crashed into trees and caught fire off the side of a highway in California early Monday, causing road closures on I-80 for almost 16 hours. As reported by KCRA 3 News, Cal Fire crews first headed to the crash site near the Nevada border after 3AM local time. Firefighters … Read more
Crypto-backed Candidate Ansari Narrowly Wins Arizona Primary By 39 Votes
Another crypto fan is likely to arrive in Congress next year, with Yassamin Ansari winning her Democratic primary race in Arizona by a scant 39 votes, a result confirmed Tuesday after an automatic recount.
Watch this robot quickly install roof shingles
Renovate says this model is faster and more accurate than its predecessor, despite being roughly half its weight. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Nigeria’s SEC Chief Says Crypto Exchange Licenses Are Imminent
Nigeria will issue licenses to exchanges “sooner than you think,” the country’s SEC chief said, marking a major shift in its crypto policy.
Microsoft confirms Indiana Jones is coming to PS5 after its Xbox debut
Image: Bethesda Microsoft and Bethesda are officially bringing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to PS5 after it debuts first on Xbox. During Gamescom Opening Night Live, Bethesda confirmed Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is coming to Xbox and PC first on December 9th, before launching on PS5 in spring 2025. The confirmation comes … Read more
Crypto Lender Ledn Gets $50 Million Bitcoin-Backed Loan
The BTC-backed loan from regulated Swiss bank Sygnum Bank is hailed as an industry first.
Wyoming mayoral candidate wants to run capital city with AI bot
Victor Miller entered the race and now uses a nickname to distinguish himself from the “Virtual Integrated Citizen, The Official Robot” he says is on the ballot.
Second Solana ETF Approved in Brazil
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Bitcoin short-term holders ‘over-reaction’ a factor in BTC’s drop below $50K — Glassnode
Glassnode says short-term holders have “carried the brunt” of losses from Bitcoin’s recent drop below $50,000.
Google Chrome is making it easier to access your saved passwords across devices
Image: The Verge You’ll soon be able to access your saved passwords, bookmarks, and addresses in Chrome by simply signing in to your Google account on the browser. The change lets you skip the extra step of toggling on Chrome sync — and it’s coming to Chrome on Android and desktop following last year’s rollout … Read more
Cisco employees face a month of silence ahead of second layoff in 2024
After tech giant Cisco announced plans for its second round of layoffs this year, employees tell TechCrunch that they will not know if they are affected for close to a month. Earlier this month, Reuters reported that Cisco was planning a second round of layoffs this year, after letting go of around 4,000 workers in … Read more
Faster Computers and Better Algorithms Will Fully Decentralize Blockchains
The next iteration of blockchain improvements may give us a new opportunity to achieve genuine decentralization, delivering resilient networks with innovative services, says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.
Starfield’s Shattered Space expansion launches in September
Image: Bethesda Softworks Earlier in the summer, Bethesda officially unveiled Shattered Space, the first major expansion for its sci-fi roleplaying game Starfield. Now, we finally have a date: the update will be launching on September 30th. It’s coming to both Xbox and PC. Along with the date, the studio also revealed a (brief) trailer for … Read more