Bitcoin Plunges Below $100K as XRP and Dogecoin Prices Hit 2-Month Lows
Following U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear facilities, crypto prices are falling harder, with Bitcoin diving below $100K and Ethereum down 10%.
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Why Cartesi’s Honeypot Launch Matters for the Future of Blockchain Security
Has the pursuit of decentralized security in blockchain reached a pivotal moment, and can a single application redefine the industry’s understanding of trust? Cartesi, a modular blockchain protocol, introduced an upgraded iteration of its Honeypot decentralized application, aiming to advance rollup security standards. This release positions Cartesi among a select group of projects maintaining Ethereum … Read more
LinkedIn CEO says AI writing assistant is not as popular as expected
While LinkedIn users seem to have embraced AI, there’s one area that’s seen less uptake than expected, according to CEO Ryan Roslansky: the AI-generated suggestions for polishing your LinkedIn posts.
Iran Mulls Closure of Strait of Hormuz; Digital Oil Memecoin Soars 400%
Iran’s politicians leaned in favor of blocking the strategically important Strait of Hormuz on Sunday in response to the US military strikes on the Iranian nuclear facilities, according to Saeed Azimi, Tehran correspondent for France 24. “The MPs have unanimously reached this conclusion merely in a consultation capacity. The decision lies with the Supreme National … Read more
Break Singapore’s new crypto rules and you could face $200K fine or jail
Singapore is tightening its grip on crypto misconduct. Under new rules, unlicensed promotions or shady practices could lead to steep fines or prison time.
How AI Affects Our Minds: Early Evidence From Harvard and MIT
Scientific research on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on our cognitive skills and mental state is still in its infancy, but early evidence from research powerhouses suggests some worrying trends—namely, that frequent use of generative AI may undermine motivation, weaken memory retention, and erode critical thinking. Harvard Study: AI Boosts Productivity and Boredom A recent … Read more
Last day to save on your TechCrunch All Stage pass — prices go up tonight
It’s now or never — this is your final day to lock in savings for TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Boston. Prices increase tonight, June 22, at 11:59 p.m. PT. If you’ve been thinking about attending, now’s the time to commit. Register here. TC All Stage brings together founders, investors, and operators from … Read more
Lummis’ RISE Act is ‘timely and needed’ but short on details
Senator Lummis’ RISE Act may be a good start, but does it ask too much of doctors, lawyers and engineers — while shielding AI developers?
Weird-shaped notebooks make me want to write again
Andru Marino is an audio and video producer at The Verge. “I make videos on our YouTube / TikTok / Instagram channels, and have produced our podcasts like Vergecast, Decoder, and Why’d You Push That Button?” He also keeps a lot of notes, and his latest favorite places to keep them are the Triangle and … Read more
Are Judeo-Christian Values the Foundation of American Democracy?
Much to the detriment of my peace of mind, I spend a non-trivial amount of time watching YouTube clips of right-leaning pundits. An opinion I see more and more of is that our country will be better off if we either go back to or adopt Judeo-Christian values and traditions. The insistence on using the … Read more
Which Crypto IPOs Could Be Next Following Circle?
Following Circle’s hugely successful IPO, big names in the crypto industry are preparing listings as investor demand soars.
Despite Trump’s backing, crypto is choosing MiCA over America: Paybis
MiCA’s licensing clarity helped Europe capture crypto flows as US retail activity declined despite a crypto-friendly Trump administration.
What happens when AI comes for our fonts?
Monotype is keen for you to know what AI might do in typography. As one of the largest type design companies in the world, Monotype owns Helvetica, Futura, and Gill Sans – among 250,000 other fonts. In the typography giant’s 2025 Re:Vision trends report, published in February, Monotype devotes an entire chapter to how AI … Read more
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Bitcoin price risks sub-$100K dive after Trump confirms Iran strikes
BTC price declines accelerate as the US hits Iran’s nuclear facilities, but traders are hopeful that Bitcoin may even gain from geopolitical uncertainty.
Texas governor signs bill adding Bitcoin to official reserves
Texas becomes the first US state to commit public funds to a standalone Bitcoin reserve, aiming to treat BTC as a long-term strategic asset.
Crypto Market Liquidations Top $701M as U.S. Strikes Hit Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
Ethereum led the crypto market selloff Sunday morning, after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
ADA Takes a Hard Fall as Traders Feel the Heat of War in the Middle East
Cardano (ADA) ADA is trading at $0.5478, down 6.45% over the past 24 hours, after a sharp correction fueled by market anxiety surrounding escalating geopolitical conflict in the Middle East. The token fell from a high of $0.586 to a low of $0.5464, with the steepest drop occurring during the 21:00 hour when ADA fell … Read more
Dogecoin Drops 8% but Shows V-Shaped Recovery in Boost for Bulls
Dogecoin is showing early signs of recovery after a steep intraday drop that pushed prices to their lowest levels in weeks. The sell-off, triggered by broader macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, found strong buyer interest near the $0.151 level, with volume spiking to 828 million units during the capitulation. Since then, DOGE has stabilized near … Read more