“The only real moat that exists is consumer mindshare,” says Friend.com CEO Avi Schiffmann

Avi Schiffmann is the Founder/CEO of Friend.com, the new AI necklace companion. Previously Avi dropped out of Harvard and founded InternetActivism.org, where he notably built a COVID tracker that over 600M people visited. Avi was kind enough to spend a few minutes sharing his rare insights with the HackerNoon community.  Me: What is Friend.com?  Avi … Read more

Nvidia starts producing its Blackwell AI chip at TSMC’s Arizona plant

Nvidia has brought some of its chip production stateside. On Monday, Nvidia announced that it has started producing its Blackwell AI GPUs at TSMC’s plant in Phoenix, Arizona, while companies within the state package and test them. TSMC, or Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., is the world’s biggest chipmaker and announced a $100 billion investment in … Read more

Blue Origin’s all-female crew, including Katy Perry, successfully launched

Jeff Bezos’ space company, Blue Origin, successfully launched its New Shepard rocket at around 9:30 a.m. ET on Monday, as it seeks to challenge Elon Musk’s SpaceX in the space tourism industry.  What stands out most about this mission is that it featured the first all-female space crew since 1963, when Soviet astronaut Valentina Tereshkova … Read more

Kraken Now Offers U.S. Stock, ETF Trading as it Preps for Possible IPO

Crypto exchange Kraken has begun offering commission-free trading for U.S.-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), opening access to traditional financial markets from within the same platform it uses for cryptocurrencies and positioning itself to compete more directly with platforms like Robinhood (HOOD). The move expands Kraken’s business as a growing list of U.S. crypto companies … Read more

Nvidia Moves AI Supercomputer Production to U.S., Opening New Avenues for Crypto Miners

Nvidia plans to manufacture its next generation of AI chips and supercomputers entirely in the U.S. for the first time, the company said in a statement on Monday. The move reflects rising demand for AI infrastructure and a broader push to localize advanced tech manufacturing — one that could also benefit crypto miners repurposing their … Read more

Chipolo’s newest AirTag competitor works with both Apple and Google’s finding networks

Chipolo, the maker of AirTag-like devices, on Monday introduced the latest version of its product. Now, instead of offering models that only work with either Apple or Google’s lost-item finding technology, the new Chipolo POP devices work with both companies’ finding networks out of the box. By combining these different functionalities into one device, Chipolo … Read more

XRP, SOL and ADA Flash Bullish Patterns as Traders Eye Recovery

XRP, Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL) tokens are exhibiting technical strength in a signal of potential short-term price recoveries, data indicates. Bullish patterns—XRP’s $2.00 breakout, ADA’s double bottom at $0.55, and SOL’s rally to above $130—suggest accumulation phases despite broader market volatility. However, a bitcoin drop below $80,000 or intensified macro pressures could limit gains. … Read more

Google to Restrict Crypto Ads in EU to MiCA-Licensed Firms

Search giant Google will only allow cryptocurrency exchanges and software wallets to advertise in the European Union if they hold a license under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, starting April 23, the company announced Monday. Google said advertisers must now obtain a certification from the company and demonstrate they are registered as a … Read more

Answer to Win Your Share of $5000: What is a Blockchain Node and How Does it Work?

For the chance to win from $5000 in the Web3 Development Writing Contest, welcomes submissions from developers, blockchain advocates, and writers who can explore key aspects of Web3 development—like how blockchain nodes work, the best ways to scale dApps, multi-chain interoperability, and more. :::info Below is a list of questions to help you get started … Read more

XRP Surges 13.7% as Rare Bullish Cross Signals Potential Rally

XRP’s Bullish Momentum Shows No Signs of Slowing XRP continues its impressive upward trajectory, demonstrating remarkable strength with consistently higher lows and higher highs. The recent price action shows resilience, with buyers stepping in at every dip, particularly during the April 12th surge when XRP broke above $2.07 resistance with 240M in trading volume. Market … Read more

BingX Kicks off Its 7th Anniversary With “Your Voice, Our Story” Campaign

PANAMA CITY, April 14, 2025 – In celebration of its 7th anniversary, the global leading cryptocurrency exchange BingX unveiled a user story campaign titled “Your Voice, Our Story“, inviting users from around the world to share their unique journeys and unforgettable moments with BingX. This campaign is rooted in BingX’s long-standing user-first vision, running from … Read more

Circle’s EURC grows as trade war pushes euro higher — Analyst

The market cap of Circle’s Euro Coin (EURC), a euro-pegged stablecoin, is growing quickly as the ongoing trade war pushes the US dollar price lower. “In recent weeks, interest in the euro has grown tremendously” and “this interest has not escaped the Circle EURC stablecoin,” Obchakevich Research founder Alex Obchakevich wrote in a recent X … Read more

Hugging Face buys a humanoid robotics startup

AI dev platform Hugging Face has acquired Pollen Robotics, a robotics startup based in France, for an undisclosed amount. Wired reports that Hugging Face plans to sell Pollen’s humanoid robot, Reachy 2, and let developers download and suggest improvements to its code. Pollen Robotics, which aims to bring affordable humanoid robots to the home, was … Read more