Nigeria Plans to Introduce Crypto Licensing Process: Bloomberg
The SEC wants to issue its first licenses for digital service and tokenized assets as early as this month.
Month: August 2024
Meet Google Cloud: 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 Google Cloud! Alphabet’s Google Cloud offers … Read more
4 days left to save big on TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 tickets
The countdown continues! You have 4 days left to lock in your TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 tickets at the discounted rate. Don’t miss the chance to save up to $600 — offer ends August 23 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join 10,000+ enthusiastic startup leaders, founders, and investors from October 28-30 at Moscone West in San Francisco. … Read more
US government accuses Iran of Trump campaign hack; Iran scoffs
On Monday, the U.S. government formally accused Iran of hacking the Donald Trump campaign. In a joint statement issued by the FBI, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency or CISA, the three agencies said that the intelligence community attributes the recently disclosed hack and leak … Read more
The 2024 Olympics were a big win for TV of all kinds
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images The Olympics weren’t just good for streaming — they boosted traditional TV viewership, too. Even though the Games in Paris accounted for just three days of Nielsen’s July 2024 report, they led to a 2.3 percent boost in overall TV viewing compared to June and a 3.5 … Read more
HyperX has upgraded the recording quality of its USB gaming mics
The HyperX QuadCast 2 S features 100 RGB lights that can be controlled through its Ngenuity software. | Image: HyperX HyperX announced new versions of its QuadCast USB gaming microphones today. The QuadCast 2 and QuadCast 2 S now include a streamlined multifunction control dial and welcome upgrades to their recording quality. The original versions … Read more
Thirty-nine state AGs now support Live Nation-Ticketmaster lawsuit
The United States Department of Justice filed a major lawsuit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster in May, arguing that the entertainment giant is acting as a monopoly. An additional 10 state attorneys general joined the suit this week, bringing the total to 39 states and the District of Columbia. The plaintiffs also filed an amended complaint, making … Read more
BadgerDAO Founder Pitches Corn, an Ethereum Layer-2 Using Bitcoin as Gas
The new Bitcoin-centric DeFi network announced a $6.7 million fundraise led by Polychain Capital.
Sarah Buchner started as a carpenter when she was 12 — now her AI construction startup has raised $20 million
Construction companies deal with a lot of documents — so many that it can be difficult to process and manage them all. According to one recent survey, a third of construction professionals found accessing documents to be a challenge in completing a project, while a fourth said that inaccurate project paperwork has contributed to a … Read more
Lost Highway
In 2004, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced plans for a “hydrogen highway.” It called for a new kind of fuel station, built to support a new kind of electric vehicle. Cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells could help clean up the air and free the US from foreign oil — and California could lead the … Read more
Hydrogen cars flopped, but fuel cells are finding new life in trucks and boats
The Energy Observer, a boat powered by hydrogen and other renewable energy sources, sailing in the Gulf of Thailand in 2022. | Photo by Pitcha Dangprasith / AFP via Getty Images Mining trucks, cement mixers, and terminal tractors all seem like the perfect use of hydrogen fuel cells. But they run into the same challenges … Read more
How to troubleshoot a Windows PC that won’t boot
Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge Having your Windows PC start up is something that’s normally taken for granted — until it pauses mid-boot. You may be faced with a serious problem that needs some serious troubleshooting. Here are some key steps for dealing with problems that may come up when you’re booting a … Read more
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AVAX and NEAR Lead as Index Gains 2.2%
Avalanche surged 6%, and NEAR followed with a 4.6% increase, as all but one asset posted gains.
Nigerian SEC to issue crypto platform licenses as market size grows: Report
In June, the SEC updated its regulations to better oversee cryptocurrency platforms and exchanges and improve monitoring of digital asset trading.
Bitcoin mining expenses surge 168% amid capacity growth
BitFuFu expands its mining capacity by over 60% despite a dramatic rise in Bitcoin mining costs post-halving.
Binance’s return to India comes with $86M tax demand
While Indian AML agencies have given Binance the green light to resume operations, authorities are still seeking $86 million in tax liabilities from the firm.
The Rounds scoops up $24M to bring its ‘household restocking’ delivery service to more markets
The Rounds, the startup that delivers recurring grocery and household essentials in reusable packaging, announced on Monday its $24 million Series B funding round. The new capital will go toward product development, hiring, and expanding the service to additional markets. Alongside the funding announcement, The Rounds introduced new features for customers, including the ability to … Read more
Binance Coin BNB Jumps 7%, Leads XRP and Tron in Altcoin Surge
Binance’s BNB led the charge with a 7% gain as altcoins saw a resurgence during early European trading hours Tuesday.
A24’s Y2K looks like an apocalyptic rager in first trailer
A24 People imagined all sorts of global nightmare scenarios were coming in the months building up to January 1st, 2000, but none of them were quite as absurd as the premise of Y2K from director Kyle Mooney, A24’s new disaster comedy. Set on New Year’s Eve in 1999, Y2K tells the story of how a … Read more
Base hits 4M active addresses amid ‘Onchain Summer’ campaign
Base said it had allotted 600 ETH, worth $2 million, for developers who would build on the blockchain from June to August this year.
Overcoming Challenges, Embracing AI: The Volodymyr Panchenko Story
How a Ukrainian Entrepreneur’s Resilience and Vision Led to the Creation of Portal.ai In the heart of Ukraine, a young entrepreneur named Volodymyr Panchenko embarked on a journey that would lead him from the gaming world to the forefront of AI innovation. His story is one of resilience, vision, and an unwavering commitment to empowering … Read more
Pepe, Dogwifhat, and Brett Jump as Meme Coin Market Wakes Up
Meme coins are back in the green following the market cooling down as traders grew frustrated with token launchpad Pump.fun.
Defcon AI closes $44M seed round to solve a problem of ‘maximum complexity’: Military logistics
The U.S. Department of Defense is a mammoth organization. It not only employs millions of service members and hundreds of thousands of civilian employees, but also has the world’s largest military budget that’s used to buy and maintain more equipment than can likely fit into a single paragraph. It’s a lot to coordinate. Operators within … Read more
Eppo lands new cash to grow its app, website and AI experimentation business
Eppo has closed a new funding round that values the company at over $100 million. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.