How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, May 21, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Huawei was placed on the U.S. Entity List in 2019, Charles Lindbergh Completed the First Solo Nonstop Transatlantic Flight in 1927, FIFA Was Founded in 1904, and we … Read more
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Background and 2.1 Blockchain 2.2 Transactions 3 Motivating Example 4 Computing Transaction Processing Times 5 Data Collection and 5.1 Data Sources 5.2 Approach 6 Results 6.1 RQ1: How long does it take to process a transaction in Ethereum? 6.2 RQ2: How accurate are the estimates for transaction … Read more
With TikTok still facing the possibility of a ban in the U.S., the popularity of short-form video content continues to grow. The latest company to enter this space is TED, the non-profit best known for its TED Talks featuring prominent figures like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and the late Pope Francis. On Wednesday, … Read more
Google on Wednesday detailed its plans to bring ads to AI Mode, the company’s AI-powered experience in Google Search. Ads may appear “where relevant” below and “integrated into” AI Mode responses as part of a test, Google says. AI Mode lets Google Search users ask a question and get an AI-generated response, with the ability … Read more
An increasing number of meetings have an AI note-taker present that transcribes the call and provides action items. Siro wants to do the same for sales folks who are on the ground and talking to customers face-to-face. The company on Wednesday announced it has secured $50 million in a Series B round led by SignalFire … Read more
Google’s AI search results are about to get even more ads. On May 21st, the company announced that it’s going to start testing ads in AI Mode, the new AI-powered search feature that just rolled out to everyone in the US. AI Mode is the new tab in Google Search that opens an AI chatbot-like … Read more
BTC nears ATH, InfoFi battle begins, Texas passes BTC bill FOMO HOUR EP362 BTC records highest daily close ever, nears ATH. Texas passes BTC reserve bill, heads to governor. ETH co-founder sends $262m ETH to Kraken. More Americans now own BTC than Gold. Strive to buy $8bn BTC claims for Mt Gox. Hyperliquid whale increases … Read more
Chainlink’s price action demonstrates remarkable resilience amid mixed global economic conditions. The token has established a well-defined rising channel pattern, with technical indicators supporting continued bullish momentum. After successfully breaking above the 200-day moving average, LINK has maintained its upward trajectory despite short-term resistance. Exchange outflows remain consistently negative, with $11.27 million worth of LINK … Read more
Key takeaways: The Bitcoin Quantile Model shows “heat” with price on the verge of an “acceleration phase,” echoing Q4 2024 when BTC embarked on a 45% post-election rally. Bitcoin (BTC) price has formed a new intraday high on each daily candle this week, with the crypto asset slowly grinding toward a new all-time high. In … Read more
Key points: Ethereum holders are back in profit, increasing chances for a rally to $3,000 and beyond. Ether sell pressure risk exists at $2,800, where 2.27 million ETH could be sold. Ether’s recent surge to $2,700 on May 14 pushed its value above its realized price, implying that the average holder of ETH is “now … Read more
In an era where hundreds of new venture funds have emerged, only to face a narrowing market as exits prove slippery, Elizabeth Weil’s Scribble Ventures stands out as a case study in the importance of deep networks. Defying a contraction that is sidelining many newcomers, Weil just secured $80 million for Scribble’s third fund, its … Read more
A 19-year-old college student will plead guilty to carrying out a massive hack against PowerSchool, a popular student information system used by schools around the country. On Tuesday, the Department of Justice said Matthew Lane of Massachusetts agreed to plead guilty to four counts, including cyber extortion, unauthorized access to protected computers, and aggravated identity … Read more
Sony is shutting down the “current version” of the PlayStation Stars loyalty and rewards program that it launched in 2022, according to a blog post. The program let users obtain “digital collectibles,” which Sony described at the time as “digital representations of things that PlayStation fans enjoy, including figurines of beloved and iconic characters from … Read more
Microsoft’s Ninja Theory studio is bringing Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II to the PS5 “this summer.” Set in a dark ninth-century Iceland, Hellblade II originally debuted on Xbox Series S / X and PC last year, and it’s now making its way to Sony’s console just over a year later. Hellblade II is the latest Xbox … Read more
Prosecutors say the hacker stole information on 60 million students, an incident that matches the data breach at PowerSchool.
Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high after a temporary trade agreement between the United States and China eased macroeconomic fears and boosted investor confidence. Bitcoin (BTC) set a new high of $109,400 on May 21, rising more than 26% in the past month, according to data from TradingView. This climb to a record high … Read more
The price of Bitcoin surged above $109,000 on Wednesday, setting a new all-time high price four months after the last milestone.
The cryptocurrency industry is bustling with fresh optimism. Bitcoin is stable, altcoins are glowing green, and fresh developments are coming in quickly. Nexchain has emerged as a clear contender. Nexchain is now at Stage 13 of its presale and has already collected $2.4 million, indicating that intelligent investors are paying attention. While many people follow … Read more
Bitcoin BTC clinched a fresh record price of $109,400, surpassing the peak in January around Donald Trump’s inauguration. According to the CoinDesk Bitcoin Index, the largest and oldest cryptocurrency hit $109,486 on Wednesday during the early U.S. session. BTC surged more than 46% from its April trough induced by mounting freas over global trade war … Read more
Robert Falck, the founder of electric and autonomous trucking startup Einride, is stepping down from the role of CEO as the company works towards scaling its technology, raising more funds, and exploring the possibility of an IPO.
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Background and 2.1 Blockchain 2.2 Transactions 3 Motivating Example 4 Computing Transaction Processing Times 5 Data Collection and 5.1 Data Sources 5.2 Approach 6 Results 6.1 RQ1: How long does it take to process a transaction in Ethereum? 6.2 RQ2: How accurate are the estimates for transaction … Read more
Key takeaways Properly accounting for crypto assets on your balance sheet is essential for accurate tax reporting and financial transparency. Crypto trading activities should be recorded like stock trading, at fair market value on the day of purchase. In some countries, like the US, crypto losses can offset gains, so keeping track of gains and … Read more
Opinion by: Markus Levin, co-founder of XYO The crypto community often experiences periods of heightened anxiety. Market downturns are often triggered by counterproductive sentiment-driven events rather than by fundamental issues, creating a significant disconnect between price behavior and the actual progress being made within the industry by the companies within it. What often goes unnoticed … Read more
The digital assets market has transformed from a niche experiment into a global force reshaping finance, commerce, and technology. In May 2025, the global crypto market is valued at $3.05 trillion, growing at a pace on par with the internet boom in the 90s. A look at the growth curve Historical adoption curves for technologies … Read more