SEC pushed DeFi execs to ‘never work in crypto again,’ says crypto VC
Founders Fund partner Joey Krug claims the Biden-era SEC told crypto founders that settled with them that they could no longer work in the industry.
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Bitcoin analyst eyes ‘near term floor’ as crypto fear hits redline
Bitcoin analyst Charles Edwards says a Bitcoin-cycle bottom could be close as negative sentiment continues to build.
Deutsche Telekom subsidiary becomes a validator for Injective blockchain
Deutsche Telekom operates broadband and mobile networks in more than 50 countries through its subsidiaries, such as T-Mobile, and has a customer base of 252 million.
Popular Crypto Wallet MetaMask Unveils New Roadmap
MetaMask, the popular self-custodial crypto wallet for the Ethereum (ETH) network, shared a flurry of announcements on Thursday, aimed at improving its wallet’s user experience. Part of Metamask’s revamped roadmap includes adding smart contract capabilities to its current wallet. At the moment, MetaMask is an Externally Owned Account (EOA), a type of wallet that is … Read more
OpenAI’s GPT-4.5 ‘won’t crush benchmarks’ but might be a better friend
OpenAI has released a preview version of GPT-4.5, which it claims has a higher EQ and is more creative than previous versions. However, some observers claim the new model is overpriced.
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Sequoia’s Roelof Botha warns ‘chumps’ not to buy into SPVs
Sequoia’s Roelof Botha apparently sees another greed cycle brewing in venture capital where the least sophisticated investors could get hurt. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Kia’s next EV is the affordable, long-range EV4 sedan
The Kia EV4 sedan has a funky rear end. Kia is launching a new EV4 sedan and hatchback with promising range figures for an affordable electric car. The vehicle was announced at Kia’s 2025 EV day event in Spain today, where the company also revealed an urban-focused EV2 small electric SUV concept and the PV5 … Read more
Tokenized Assets Can Redefine Portfolio Management
For decades, your investment portfolio has revolved around a key academic idea that hasn’t held up very well: efficient markets. There’s a direct line from the efficient markets theory of Eugene Fama in the 1960s to modern portfolio theory. It paved the way for index funds, a strategy that has not only weathered market cycles … Read more
SEC says meme coins are not securities
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued guidance on Thursday saying it does not view most meme coins, which are crypto tokens that originated from memes, as securities under United States federal law. As a result, the SEC says it does not believe people who purchase or hold meme coins are protected by federal securities law, … Read more
Viral Comedian ‘Rug Pulls’ Solana Meme Coins, Donates Proceeds to Palestine
After a viral “prison break,” comedian William Banks cashed out on a number of meme coins so he could donate money to support Palestine.
Coinbase, NEAR, Others Form Alliance to Develop Open AI Services
A group of big-name crypto and blockchain firms have joined forces to deliver open artificial intelligence (AI) services using combined infrastructure. The Open Agents Alliance (OAA) consists of NEAR AI, the payments and AI arms of crypto exchange Coinbase and an array of other blockchain and AI projects. The aim of the alliance is to … Read more
SEC says memecoins aren’t securities, but fraud will still be policed
The Securities and Exchange Commission has confirmed memecoins don’t fall under securities laws and don’t have to be registered with the regulator.
‘Greed and Stupidity’ Are Killing Crypto Games, Says ‘Mystery Society’ CEO
Ethereum game The Mystery Society is suspending development, and the studio CEO isn’t mincing words about the state of the industry.
Meta is reportedly planning a standalone AI chatbot app
Meta reportedly plans to release a standalone app for its AI assistant, Meta AI, in a bid to better compete with AI-powered chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. According to CNBC, Meta could launch a standalone Meta AI app as soon as the company’s next fiscal quarter (April-June). Meta AI is currently only available … Read more
Meta’s AI chatbot will soon have a standalone app
Meta is planning to launch a dedicated app for its AI chatbot, according to a report from CNBC. The Verge can also confirm that Meta is working on the standalone app. The new app could launch in the second quarter of this year, CNBC says, joining the growing number of standalone AI apps, including OpenAI’s … Read more
OpenAI Unveils GPT-4.5: Friendliest Model Yet at 1300% the Price
Sam Altman claims the new model “feels like talking to a thoughtful person” but it comes with a hefty price tag