Month: June 2025
SEC, Ripple file motion to release $125M in escrow as case winds down
The lawsuit against Ripple, filed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in December 2020, is finally wrapping up.
Elizabeth Warren, Consumer Groups Slam Walmart and Amazon Stablecoin Plans
Retailers Amazon and Walmart are considering issuing their own stablecoins, according to a Friday report in the Wall Street Journal.
Introducing a Flagship MCP Sample App Powered by Azure AI Foundry And LlamaIndex.TS
Microsoft’s DevRel is excited to introduce AI Travel Agents, a sample application demo with enterprise functionality that demonstrates how developers can coordinate multiple AI agents and MCP servers (written in Java, .NET, Python and TypeScript) to explore travel planning scenarios. It’s built with LlamaIndex.TS for agent orchestration, Model Context Protocol (MCP) for structured tool interactions, Azure … Read more
Bitcoin flash crash presents prime buy opportunity if historic pattern repeats
Bitcoin’s flash crash could be followed by a 64% rally if historical data rings true again.
Gotbit Got Got: Founder Sentenced to Prison for Crypto Wash Trading
Gotbit forfeited $23 million in cryptocurrency after a guilty plea in the fraud case, with founder Aleksei Andriunin sentenced to prison.
Ethereum Foundation pledges $500K to Roman Storm’s defense
Roughly two years after the initial indictment, the Tornado Cash developer’s criminal trial is expected to begin on July 14.
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How We Taught a Neural Network to Design Headstones
When people think of machine learning, headstones probably don’t come to mind. But in one of the more profound applications of generative AI, we built a system that uses machine learning to design custom memorial products—yes, including gravestones—tailored to personal preferences and cultural sensitivities. This wasn’t just a quirky ML experiment. It was a full-stack … Read more
The AI Box Is Coming—Build Your Own or Be Owned by Big Tech
TL;DR: The AI boxes are coming. We can build our own or let Big Tech build them for us. Guess which one they’re betting on. Remember when Richard Hendricks kept ranting about “The Box” and everyone thought he’d lost it? Well, turns out the crazy bastard was right. We just got the timeline wrong. In … Read more
Claude Code Makes Every Other AI Coding Tool Look Amateur
Great news, everyone! Claude just dropped a surprise update: Claude Code is now available on the $20/month Pro plan! Here’s my take on Claude Code: Once you try it, you’ll realize that Cursor, Windsurf, and AugmentCode are amateur hour. I held back on recommending it widely before because it was locked behind the $100 or … Read more
Mel Brooks is returning for Spaceballs 2
Spaceballs, which was first released nearly 40 years ago, is getting a sequel in 2027 from Amazon MGM Studios. A Spaceballs 2 announcement trailer posted Thursday doesn’t have any solid details besides the date, though it does poke fun at the entertainment industry’s obsession with franchises and spinoffs by listing many of them out. (I … Read more
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Bitcoin Bounces to $106K After Iran-Israel Jitters, but Analysts Warn of Deeper Pullback
The crypto market is slightly bouncing back from early Friday’s jitters on escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. After slumping to the $102,600 mark, bitcoin BTC rebounded to around $106,000 before fading lower in the U.S. afternoon hours with reports about a fresh wave of airstrikes targeting Iran. The top cryptocurrency was down 1.6% in … Read more
Meet Olto: The $3,500 E-Scooter Gunning to Be the iPhone of Micromobility
Infinite Machine’s new Olto is a sleek, connected, e-scooter designed for bike lane commuters.
TechCrunch Mobility: The cost of Waymo
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Circle’s NYSE debut marks start of crypto IPO season: Are Kraken, Gemini and Bullish next?
Crypto IPO season is underway. Circle’s explosive debut has fueled filings from Gemini and Bullish, with Kraken, BitGo, and Consensys potentially next.
Dogecoin Leads Meme Coin Dive as Geopolitical Tensions Slam Crypto Market
Leading meme coins are not immune to the market’s sell-off, with Dogecoin, Fartcoin, Pepe, and other meme giants plunging.
Crypto Biz: Meta’s AI bet, Fortune 500’s stablecoin push
Mark Zuckerberg bets $15 billion on an AI company as stablecoins win over Fortune 500 companies.
Nobody Predicted Israel Would Strike Iran, But Bitcoin Is Still Not in Panic Mode: Analysis
Bitcoin dips below $106K but avoids full-blown panic as traders assess fallout from Israeli airstrikes on Iran.
SUI Drops 10% to $3.02, but Is a Turnaround Forming After Buyers Step In Near $3?
Sui (SUI) SUI dropped 9.64% to $3.0211 on June 13, extending a steep overnight correction that saw the token fall from $3.34 to an intraday low of $2.9556. The breakdown at $3.20 — a previously firm support zone—unleashed heavy sell pressure and marked a turning point in short-term sentiment, with over 50 million tokens traded … Read more
The Switch 2 gives Splatoon 3 a fantastically fresh coat of paint
Splatoon 3 already looked phenomenal on the original Switch, in a way that seemed to defy the console’s hardware limitations. The game’s paint-slicked visuals were gorgeous, and its chaotic battles were a testament to how well the Switch could run software that was fine-tuned to make the best of its specs. What was most impressive, … Read more
Belkin’s 3-in-1 Qi2 wireless charger is the cheapest it’s been in months
Belkin’s Qi2-ready BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 wireless charger is $30 off. If you’re looking to declutter the cables on your desk or nightstand and keep all of your devices charged, Belkin’s Qi2-ready BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 wireless charger will help you get the job done. Right now, it’s on sale for $99.99 ($30 off) at Amazon in … Read more
Google tests Audio Overviews for Search queries
Google Search is testing Audio Overviews for certain search queries, the company announced on Friday.
Apple’s Liquid Glass design is paving the way for AR glasses
This visual overhaul gives us a glimpse into the design of Apple’s rumored AR glasses, which will reportedly debut next year.