Ethereum developers launched a new test network, Hoodi, on Monday that will be used to carry out the blockchain’s upcoming ‘Pectra’ upgrade. Pectra will go live on Hoodi on March 26, and if all goes well, the long-awaited upgrade will proceed to Etheruem’s mainnet roughly 30 days later, according to the network’s core developers. Hoodi … Read more
How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, March 17, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Apple Sues Microsoft for Copyright Infringement in 1997, and we present you with these top quality stories. From Win Your Share of $5000 in the Web3 Development Writing … Read more
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Italy is a land where ancient ruins and renaissance art coexist with modern innovation. As tourists flock to its timeless cities and sun-kissed coasts, they increasingly demand seamless connectivity to enrich their travel experiences. Enter the eSIM revolution—a digital marvel reshaping how visitors stay connected, navigate historic streets, and explore hidden gems. This post takes … Read more
Sam Altman’s blockchain project, World Network, is teaming up with gaming hardware firm Razer on a suite of features designed to weed out bots from video games. “Razer ID verified by World ID” is a single sign-on mechanism that will verify real human gamers from bots. It’s built atop Razer ID, Razer’s existing login service, … Read more
Security researchers say that a threat actor it calls Mora_001 has ‘close ties’ to the Russia-linked hacking group © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
It is now the regulatory open season for digital assets in the United States — and not just because the incoming president released a Solana memecoin on the eve of his inauguration. Now, it and other memecoins are being proposed as assets for a new slew of cryptocurrency ETFs. In just over a month, the … Read more
A CoinShares analyst posited that more pain lies ahead, pointing to “a lot of resistance” since Bitcoin hit $77,000.
Even if Ethereum L2s have dropped fees for users, the SC analyst estimates Base has removed $50 billion from ETH’s market cap.
Google is shipping the latest “experimental” features of its Gemini 2.0 Flash AI model to more developers across all regions, and people are finding some concerning abilities that include editing out watermarks from photos. The company’s lightweight localized on-device AI model is now equipped with native image generation that can not only produce pictures from … Read more
Grassroots support for two bitcoin improvement proposals (BIP) appears to be emerging for Bitcoin’s next soft fork, centered around two candidates: BIPs 119 and 348. BIPs are the formal method for discussion of proposed changes to Bitcoin. Theoretically, if a BIP gains sufficient widespread support, it will be added to Bitcoin, by way of a … Read more
Tarun Gupta spoke to Decrypt about Coinshift’s yield-bearing stablecoin csUSDL, and how stablecoins will prove the utility of blockchain-powered trustless financial architecture—ultimately bringing ‘every other instrument’ on-chain.
Bumble is finally catching up with competitor Tinder with a new ID verification feature as dating app users urge for more safety measures. In addition to ID verification, the company also released three more features, including a feature that flags inappropriate messages in chat before users hit send and the ability to share date details … Read more
Security has long been a watchword of crypto. Without sophisticated systems, algorithms, and processes that are fiercely resistant to attack, the industry wouldn’t have grown to a $3 trillion + market cap in less than twenty years. Stroll along the first line of defense and you’ll inevitably encounter fraud-proof systems, mechanisms that safeguard against invalid … Read more
Marko Elez emailed a spreadsheet containing personal information to two Trump administration officials. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Electric NoseFrida Pro is rechargeable and offers up to two hours of battery life. | Image: Frida Baby Frida Baby is upgrading a popular tool designed to help relieve an infant’s congestion with more power. The company says it sells over 4.7 million of its manual SnotSuckers every year, but for parents who are … Read more
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Last week, at the Abundance Summit in Los Angeles, billionaire entrepreneur Travis Kalanick gave attendees a rare glimpse into his vision for the future of his newest company, CloudKitchens. While today the eight-year-old L.A.-based outfit is known for a growing real estate portfolio that it uses to it host – and set up – restaurants … Read more
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Who created Bitcoin? More than 16 years ago, on Halloween Day of 2008, an entity by the name of Satoshi Nakamoto sent out the whitepaper for a peer-to-peer electronic cash system to a cypherpunk email list. Bitcoin launched shortly thereafter; it quickly spawned a global cultural movement and a multi-trillion dollar industry. Benjamin Wallace wrote … Read more
We’ve been blown away by the overwhelming response to speak at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 in Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley. After thorough consideration, we’ve selected six standout finalists. The power to choose who will take the stage and share their AI expertise with 1,200 AI leaders and enthusiasts is now in your … Read more
Opinion by: Alex Nguyen, CEO at VibrantX The Move programming language’s origin is not super cypherpunk. Facebook (now Meta) created Move after the Libra/Diem team compared major smart contract languages (Bitcoin Script, Ethereum Virtual Machine bytecode languages) and decided their formidable in-house tech talent could make a new language built on years of private and … Read more
Strategy’s holdings now total nearly half a million Bitcoin, maintaining its position as the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder.
After the success of crypto-based platform Polymarket trading venue Robinhood (HOOD) is now opening a prediction market on its platform, available through CFTC-regulated exchange Kalshi, the company said, with contracts rolling out today. The company’s prediction markets hub will allow customers to bet on event outcomes, the HOOD announced in a press release. It’s another … Read more
One suspect, a 16-year-old, remains unidentified. Two teenagers remain in custody, while a third has posted a bond of $100,000.
It’s only been around six months since Snap released the fifth generation of Spectacles, its AR glasses for developers, and the company is already enhancing its latest pair with new Lenses and platform features. Snap announced on Monday that it’s launching the ability to create Spectacles-focused Lenses that tap GPS, new hand-tracking capabilities, and more. Now, … Read more
The Bitcoin network hashrate rose 2 exashashes per second (EH/s) in the first two weeks of March, to an average of 811 EH/s, Wall Street bank JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research report Monday. JPMorgan noted that U.S.-listed miners maintained their share of the network hashrate at around 30%. The hashrate refers to the total … Read more
Ether’s (ETH) price has been consolidating within a roughly $130 range over the last seven days as $2,000 remains strong overhead resistance. Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and Bitstamp shows that ETH price oscillates within a tight range between $1,810 and $1,960. ETH/USD daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Ether price remains pinned below $2,000 for several … Read more