Month: April 2025

Crypto’s Biggest Barrier to Adoption? It’s Not Regulation — It’s UX

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As the crypto industry matures, much of the focus remains on regulation, custody, and scalability. But in 2025, the biggest barrier to adoption isn’t policy — it’s user experience. Crypto’s interfaces are still too complex for everyday users. From managing seed phrases to deciphering blockchain transactions, onboarding feels more like navigating a maze than joining … Read more

Where Top VCs Think Crypto x AI Is Headed Next

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The proliferation of mainstream artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the last couple of years has stirred the crypto and blockchain industry to explore decentralized alternatives to Big Tech products. The synergy between AI and blockchain is built on addressing the risk of centralized ownership and access to data that powers AI. The theory goes that … Read more

US Social Security moves public comms to X amid DOGE-led job cuts — Report

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The US Social Security Administration (SSA) will move all public communications to the X social media platform amid sweeping workforce cuts recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by X owner Elon Musk. According to anonymous sources who spoke with WIRED, the government agency will no longer issue its customary letters and press … Read more

How I Led a Multi-Million Dollar SaaS Transition Without Breaking the Bank

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Introduction Software as a Service (SaaS) adoption saw tremendous growth in the last 5 years as it enables businesses to user experience, reduce operational costs, and reduce the burden of technology lifecycle management. Leading a multi-million dollar SaaS transition is no small feat—it requires meticulous planning, stakeholder alignment, and the ability to navigate unexpected challenges/issues. … Read more

Trump exempts select tech products from tariffs, crypto to benefit?

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United States President Donald Trump has exempted an array of tech products including, smartphones, chips, computers, and select electronics from tariffs, giving the tech industry a much-needed respite from trade pressures. According to the US Customs and Border Protection, storage cards, modems, diodes, semiconductors, and other electronics were also excluded from the ongoing trade tariffs. … Read more

Apple’s Mythic Quest has come to an end

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Rob McIlhenney and Charlotte Nicdao in Mythic Quest. Mythic Quest, the Apple TV Plus comedy about a game studio, isn’t getting a fifth season, reports Variety. And, like a developer issuing a farewell patch, Apple is updating the final episode of season four with a new “goodbye” ending next week. Variety published a statement from … Read more

Chart of the Week: Wall Street’s ‘Fear Gauge’ Is Flashing Possible Bitcoin Bottom

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It’s been an exceptionally volatile week, but one measure may be signaling longer-term bullish sentiment for bitcoin. The sell-off in equities began on April 3, spurred by President Donald Trump’s tariff-led uncertainties. Each day since then has been marked by sharp moves in both directions. The panic has hit both the equities and bond markets, … Read more

‘A Joke Wrapped in Volatility’: Fartcoin Rallies Absurd 300% Defying Global Market Carnage

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April—a month marked by extreme market volatility—saw intensifying U.S.-China tensions and a broad selloff in global markets that led to panic selling of almost all asset classes. Amid the chaos, one of the most improbable winners emerged from the strange depth of the crypto market: Fartcoin (FART). The Solana-based memecoin, has rallied nearly 90% in … Read more

The HackerNoon Newsletter: I Blew €400 on Cursor — Heres What I Learned So You Dont Have To (4/12/2025)

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How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, April 12, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Space Shuttle’s First Flight in 1981, First human in space in 1961, and we present you with these top quality stories. From I Blew €400 on Cursor — … Read more