Being a Force Multiplier
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Month: June 2025
‘Attack of the Clones’: Coinbase Raises Alarm on Risks With Bitcoin Treasury Model
A Coinbase analyst warned that the trend of publicly traded companies whipping up Bitcoin treasuries could trigger “systemic risks” for all of crypto.
Ethereum Treasury Company SharpLink Gaming Plunges 70% Amid SEC Filing Confusion
Following a recent surge fueled by its embrace of Ethereum, SharpLink Gaming’s stock price plummeted late Thursday.
It could be 2026 before all your Thread border routers work together
There’s finally some good news for anyone battling multiple Thread networks while using Matter devices in their smart home — as long as you’re the patient type. According to Matter Alpha, the tvOS 26 beta announced at WWDC this week adds Thread 1.4 to Apple TVs. And, as Apple’s smart speakers use a fork of … Read more
Tencent explores purchase of Nexon gaming company
Talks of a potential acquisition follow renewed interest in Nexon’s massively multiplayer online role-playing game series MapleStory.
Shopify to Roll Out USDC Stablecoin Payments on Base in Coinbase Team-Up
Customers buying from Shopify merchants will be able to use the USDC stablecoin thanks to a collaboration with Coinbase and Stripe.
Another Public Company Goes Hard on XRP With $500 Million Treasury Plan
Singapore-based Trident is bucking the Bitcoin reserve trend, instead embracing the Ripple-linked XRP for its treasury.
Trump’s protest threats raise surveillance alarms around his military parade
President Donald Trump’s warning that protesters of Saturday’s US military parade in Washington, DC, will be met with “very heavy force” threatens to chill speech and underscores the need for protesters to take precautions around digital surveillance, privacy advocates tell The Verge. In remarks from the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump did not distinguish between … Read more
Apple’s upgraded Siri might not arrive until next spring
Apple is aiming to launch the upgraded Siri that it originally previewed at WWDC 2024 in spring 2026 with iOS 26.4, according to Bloomberg. At WWDC last year, Apple showed off how Siri would be able to do things like understand your personal context or take actions based on what’s on your screen. But in … Read more
Solana futures open interest hits $7.4B amid ETF speculation: Is $200 SOL next?
SOL’s futures open interest hits a 2-year high above $7.4 billion, but neutral funding and declining DEX activity cast doubt on a breakout to $200.
Crypto Longs Get Rekt as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin Dive
Long position liquidations are rapidly piling up as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Solana losses accelerate Thursday.
A Primer on US Healthcare
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Here’s the $2,000 fully AI-generated ad that aired during the NBA Finals
The AI ad was inspired by GTA IV. If you’ve been on social media lately, you might’ve seen the unsettling AI slop videos showing AI-generated people in wild scenarios or just speaking a bunch of nonsense. On Wednesday night, the betting platform Kalshi decided to take this trend outside the social sphere by putting a … Read more
Crypto Cracks Late in Day, Bitcoin Slumps Below $106K
Cryptocurrencies were broadly lower on Thursday, with the selloff picking up steam in the early U.S. evening hours. Bitcoin BTC slipped more than 2.5% over the past 24 hours to $105,900, but the declines were far steeper in altcoins, with ether ETH, solana SOL, XRP XRP and dogecoin DOGE among those tokens sporting 5%-7% drops. … Read more
After a string of successes, early-stage fund Felicis raises fresh $900M
Lately, Felicis, like most VCs, has been all over AI. Its portfolio now includes, for example, Browser Use, Poolside, Runway, and Supabase.
Shift to digital asset technology won't be 'slow' — Franklin Templeton CEO
In the world of traditional finance, sentiment has been shifting toward digital assets, with BlackRock, JPMorgan and Franklin Templeton making moves.
Coinbase to Launch Bitcoin Rewards Card With Amex, While Eyeing U.S. Futures Expansion
Crypto exchange Coinbase is planning to launch a credit card that offers bitcoin BTC cashback, the company said on Thursday. The Coinbase One Card, issued in partnership with American Express, includes perks such as earning 4% in BTC after purchases, boosted rewards on USDC stablecoin holdings and higher staking rewards and transaction credits on Base, … Read more
The Meta AI app is a privacy disaster
It sounds like the start of a 21st century horror film: Your browser history has been public all along, and you had no idea. That’s basically what it feels like right now on the new standalone Meta AI app, where swathes of people are publishing their ostensibly private conversations with the chatbot. When you ask … Read more
Bose upgraded the adaptive ANC on its new QuietComfort Ultra earbuds
Bose includes the option to turn off touch controls on its upgraded QuietComfort Ultra earbuds. | Image: Bose Bose has announced upgraded QuietComfort Ultra wireless earbuds with better adaptive ANC that can more smoothly adapt to sudden spikes in noise. The QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) are expected to be available through Bose’s online store starting … Read more
Bluesky backlash misses the point
Not only is Bluesky more than just a Twitter/X alternative, it’s just one app in a wider social ecosystem built on open technology.
‘FIFA Rivals’ Launches—Why Mythical Games Thinks It’ll Hit Bigger Than ‘NFL Rivals’
Mobile soccer game FIFA Rivals launched on Thursday, pairing the “beautiful game” with blockchain on iOS and Android.
Chasing rainbows
Living with colorblindness feels like you’re constantly being pranked by the world in subtle, irritating ways. The other day, I was booking a flight on Kayak, trying to figure out which dates are the cheapest by looking at their low fare calendar. See any issues? Oh, sorry – that’s what it looks like to me. … Read more
Ex-Kamala Harris campaign adviser joins Coinbase advisory council
David Plouffe previously worked as an adviser for Alchemy Pay, Binance, former President Barack Obama’s and former Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaigns.