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Month: May 2025
America’s immigration system was a landmine, and Trump set it off
Last Friday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested Newark mayor Ras Baraka outside a detention center. Baraka was trying to visit the facility – which opened recently and is operated by the GEO Group, a private prison company – with members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation. Baraka was not only denied entry but arrested … Read more
Meet NachoNacho, Moveo.AI, and Zenerate: HackerNoon Startups of The Week
Greetings! n Welcome to another series of Startups of The Week! n Each week, the HackerNoon team highlights standout Startups from our Startups of The Year database. Every featured startup, has been nominated as the best in their respective technology category or region. Under this week’s spotlight, we present to you: NachoNacho, Moveo.AI, and Zenerate. :::tip Share Your … Read more
Threads now lets creators add up to 5 links to profiles, track clicks
Instagram Threads is taking on Linktree and other “link-in-bio” solutions by introducing a way for creators to use their Threads profile to share links to their other interests and online presences. At launch, the feature will support adding up to five links to a bio, which can connect visitors to the creator’s blog, newsletter, website, … Read more
Bain bets on Indian domestic work startup Pronto even as rivals face criticism
Pronto, which provides cleaning, laundry and home services within 10 minutes, has raised $2M at a $12.5M valuation.
Host a tailored Side Event at All Stage 2025 in Boston
Looking to make a splash at TechCrunch All Stage 2025? Our Side Events initiative is a fantastic opportunity to engage with Boston’s tech community in a dynamic and memorable manner. Plus, we’ll assist in promoting your event at no cost to you! Submit your event here by June 10. Throw your own Side Event at … Read more
The AI revolution won’t be centralized — Superior agents are coming for Big Tech’s crown
Opinion by: Jennifer Dodgson, co-founder of KIP Protocol and Eigenform AI The puppet show is ending. The Brookings Institution found that generative artificial intelligence may disrupt at least 50% of tasks performed by more than 30% of all workers. The same study also estimates that genAI may affect at least 10% of tasks performed by … Read more
Threads follows Instagram with more links in bio
Expanding the profile link tab will display a clear list of external URLs that show users where they will go if they click on them. Threads is making it easier for creators to share personal links with their communities and followers. The link-sharing update announced today now allows Threads users to add up to five … Read more
Crypto for Advisors: Stablecoins Explained
Today’s Crypto for Advisor newsletter is coming to you from Consensus Toronto. The energy is high as digital asset policy makers, leaders and influencers gather to talk about bitcoin, blockchain, regulation, AI and so much more! Attending Consensus? Visit the CoinDesk booth, #2513. If you are interested in contributing to this newsletter, Kim Klemballa will … Read more
0x Acquires Competitor Flood in Push to Boost Share of $2.3B DEX Aggregator Market
0x, a decentralized exchange infrastructure firm, announced the acquisition of rival Flood, a move the firm says will help it compete in the hyper competitive aggregation market. Decentralized exchanges — or DEXs — are a cornerstone of the DeFi ecosystem. They let blockchain users swap between assets without the need for an intermediary or middleman … Read more
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Drops 7% in 24 Hours but Remains Up 25% Over the Past Month
The cryptocurrency market is feeling the effects of shifting global economic conditions as Shiba Inu (SHIB) faces significant downward pressure. The meme token’s recent price action shows a clear downtrend with consecutive lower highs, breaking through multiple support levels. The most intense selling occurred during the 07:00 hour when price collapsed to 0.0000149, with volume … Read more
What the 10-year Treasury yield means for crypto yields and stablecoins
Understanding the 10-year Treasury yield: Definition and importance The 10-year Treasury yield is the interest rate that the US government pays to borrow money for 10 years. When the government needs cash, it issues bonds called Treasury notes, and the 10-year note is one of the most watched. The “yield” is the annual return you’d … Read more
If You’re Going to Use Next.js — At Least Use it Right
I come across a lot of projects built with Next.js that are full of use client and hooks written like it’s a standard React SPA. Abusing use client kills the benefits of React Server Components (RSC). If you’re choosing Next.js, keep this mindset: server-first, with client-side code as the exception. Use the native API whenever … Read more
Bitcoin and Ethereum Waver as Investors Take Profits on Recent Rally
“Ongoing global economic uncertainty and persistently high interest rates in the U.S. may act as headwinds” for crypto, an analyst told Decrypt.
Apple finally launches next-gen ‘CarPlay Ultra’ software, starting with Aston Martin
Apple’s next-generation version of its popular CarPlay infotainment software is finally launching three years after it was first announced. The company said Thursday that this new version of CarPlay — now known as “CarPlay Ultra” — will start rolling out on new Aston Martin vehicles in the U.S. and Canada, roughly half a year late. … Read more
Coinbase Canada CEO Urges Mark Carney Government to Move Fast on National Crypto Strategy
TORONTO — Lucas Matheson, CEO of Coinbase Canada, made a case for Canada’s new government to create a national crypto strategy during his appearance at Consensus 2025 in Toronto. Speaking on a panel titled, “What the new Canadian Government Needs to do to Lead In Crypto,” Matheson outlined some key steps he believes will help … Read more
Movement Labs Secretly Promised Advisers Millions in Tokens, Leaked Documents Show
Movement Labs, the scandal-plagued crypto startup backed by Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial, quietly promised large stakes of its token to early insiders—undisclosed deals that now raise fresh questions about who really holds power behind the scenes. Even before its token launch, Movement Labs committed large portions of MOVE’s supply to a handful of early … Read more
Sprinter Health raises $55M to expand its at-home healthcare service
The Series B was led by General Catalyst, with Andreessen Horowitz, Regents of the University of California, Google Ventures, and Accel also investing.
Bitcoin, Strategy Confirm Concurrent Bull Cross, Strengthening Uptrend Signal: Technical Analysis
This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole. Imagine two major newspapers both endorsing the same presidential candidate. The joint support indicates that the candidate probably has a broad backing. Similarly, when price charts for both bitcoin BTC and Strategy (MSTR) — the largest publicly-listed BTC holder — … Read more
Wintermute opens New York office, citing improved US crypto rules
Wintermute, a London-based algorithmic crypto trading and market-making firm, has opened an office in New York as part of its expansion into the US. Wintermute announced the opening of its New York office on May 15, citing improved regulatory conditions in the world’s largest economy. “As the US takes a friendlier stance on digital assets … Read more
Trump wants Apple to stop making more iPhones in India
President Donald Trump told Apple CEO Tim Cook that he doesn’t want the company to move iPhone production to India. “I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday,” Trump said during his visit to Qatar. “You’re coming in with $500 billion, but now I hear you’re building all over India… We’re not interested in … Read more
Warner Bros. Discovery is launching a cinematic universe for brand deals
You’re about to start seeing even more characters from Warner Bro. Discovery’s films and series popping up in ads for stuff like condiments and insurance. In addition to its plan to start calling HBO Max by its proper name again, WBD announced this week that it’s launching something called the “WBD Storyverse,” a new ad … Read more
$78 Million Lost to ‘Laundering Loophole’ in Tether Freezing Method Since 2017
An AMLBot report claims that Tether’s multi-signature set up for freezing funds creates a “critical window” for illicit actors to exploit.
Tether blacklist delay allowed $78M in illicit USDT transfers: Report
A lag in Tether’s wallet blacklisting process allowed over $78 million in illicit funds to be moved before enforcement actions took effect, according to a new report from blockchain compliance company AMLBot. Tether’s address blacklisting becomes effective only after a considerable delay from when the process is initiated on Ethereum and Tron, according the report … Read more
Doji raises $14M to make virtual try-ons fun through AI avatars
For years, big tech companies like Amazon and Google have been trying to make virtual try-ons engaging to encourage consumers to shop more online. Startups also tried to solve for inspiration and fit in fashion using AI. A new startup called Doji is now entering this space with an app designed to make apparel try-ons … Read more