Month: July 2025
Jack Mallers: How We Started Our Bitcoin Treasury Company
It’s hard to believe Jack Mallers is still only 31. The Bitcoin star has already founded several companies (including Strike and Zap) and had a hand in getting El Salvador to adopt BTC as legal tender, the first country to do so. Now, he’s forming a bitcoin treasury company — Twenty One — to rival … Read more
SharpLink Gaming Jumps 26% as Ether Treasury Tops 200K ETH
Shares of SharpLink Gaming (SBET) surged after the online gaming firm said it snapped up another 7,689 ether (ETH) for its corporate treasury. The move, part of its strategy to make the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap the backbone of its corporate treasury, lifted its total holdings to 205,634 ETH, the company said. The Minneapolis-based … Read more
Falcon USD stablecoin loses dollar peg amid liquidity, collateral concerns
Falcon Finance’s Falcon USD (USDf) lost its dollar peg on Tuesday amid falling liquidity, collateral quality concerns and accusations of mismanagement.
Marks & Spencer chair refuses to say if retailer paid hackers after ransomware attack
The retail giant’s chair confirmed the breach was caused by ransomware.
Jeff Chow of Miro shares how team intelligence drives better product-building at TechCrunch All Stage
AI can help your team move faster — but only if your team knows how to move together. Join Jeff Chow, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Miro, for a roundtable sessions at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston’s SoWa Power Station, where he’ll break down how product-led innovation can supercharge collaborative problem-solving. … Read more
Truth Social files S-1 for ‘Crypto Blue Chip ETF,’ tracking top assets
Truth Social has filed to launch a crypto ETF tracking BTC, ETH, SOL, CRO and XRP, aiming to list on NYSE Arca after regulatory approval.
Samsung’s event spoiled by massive last-minute leak
The Galaxy Fold 7 could weigh “less than a large bar of chocolate.” | Image: Roland Quandt via Bluesky Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event is just one day away, but a new leak may have just revealed even more details and images of the company’s upcoming devices. In a series of posts on Bluesky, reliable leaker … Read more
Trump-Linked Truth Social Plans Crypto ETF as Digital Asset Franchise Expands
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ: DJT) has filed to list a new crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would track a selection of digital assets, the latest in a string of such efforts tied to the Trump brand. The proposed “Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip ETF” would hold a portfolio of five … Read more
7 days until doors open at TechCrunch All Stage — and up to $475 in ticket savings vanish
We’re in the final countdown — TechCrunch All Stage kicks off in less than 7 days, and your chance to save up to $475 disappears when it does. This is the ultimate founder summit, built for every stage of your startup journey. Whether you’re a founder, co-founder, or investor, this is where scaling strategies are … Read more
The best Prime Day deals on charging accessories
Anker’s 8-in-1 charging station features a wireless pad on the front and seven ports on the back. Between our rotation of everyday devices, keeping them all charged can feel like a constant juggling act. Thanks to Prime Day, though, finding deals on the right charging accessories can help tame the chaos. A great GaN wall … Read more
Ripple shareholder Linqto files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Ripple shareholder Linqto has filed for bankruptcy following months of controversy around securities laws violations, with the first hearing expected on Tuesday.
Core Scientific Cut to Neutral as CoreWeave Deal Adds Complexity: H.C. Wainwright
Shares of bitcoin miner Core Scientific (CORZ) were downgraded to neutral from buy by broker H.C. Wainwright, which cited heightened risk exposure following the company’s recently announced deal with AI cloud provider CoreWeave (CRWV). The brokerage removed its price target on the stock, noting that Core Scientific’s performance is now more tightly linked to CoreWeave’s … Read more
NuxtLabs is joining Vercel
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Nothing Phone (3) review
Carl Pei led electronics manufacturer OnePlus from being a scrappy brand for tech enthusiasts offering affordable phones to one that produces multiple lines of devices, including flagship phones that challenge Samsung and Apple. He is running a similar playbook with Nothing, a five-year-old, venture-backed hardware startup that just launched its most ambitious device, the Phone … Read more
The M3 11-inch iPad Air is cheaper than ever on Prime Day
One of the best Prime Day deals brings the price of an 11-Inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) with two years of AppleCare Plus down to an all-time low price of $538.99 ($139 off) at Amazon. Here’s why this deal is so good: AppleCare Plus normally costs $50 per year, but you’re getting two years … Read more
Huione wallets moved $1B to crypto exchanges since FinCEN action
Huione-linked wallets moved nearly $1 billion in USDT to CEXs since FinCEN imposed restrictions on US financial institutions interacting with the group.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap (UNI) Gains 3.8% as Index Inches Higher
CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 3110.62, up 0.8% (+24.19) since 4 p.m. ET on Monday. Seventeen of 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: UNI (+3.8%) and AAVE (+2.5%). Laggards: APT (-0.9%) and XRP (-0.1%). … Read more
Crypto Treasury Firm ReserveOne Going Public in $1B SPAC Deal
ReserveOne, a newly launched digital asset management firm is going public through a $1 billion business combination with M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp. (MBAV), the companies announced Tuesday. The deal includes $297.7 million in SPAC trust capital and $750 million in PIPE commitments from crypto industry heavyweights including Galaxy Digital, Kraken, Pantera Capital, Blockchain.com, and CC … Read more
Japan’s Surging 30-Year Yield Is Flashing Warning Sign for Risk Assets: Macro Markets
The yield on the superlong Japanese debt has surged significantly since Friday, warning of volatility in bond markets across advanced nations. This situation typically leads to financial tightening and zaps investors’ risk appetite. The yield on the Japanese 30-year government bond (JGB) has surged over 30 basis points (bps), topping the 3% mark for the … Read more
Why this LA-based VC firm was an early investor in Slate Auto
Slate Auto, which came out of stealth mode earlier this year with a surprising – and surprisingly affordable – customizable electric truck, has raised $700 million to date. But long before the EV startup broke cover, it quietly raised a Series A round of more than $100 million in 2023. And while Jeff Bezos was … Read more
Beyerdynamic updated its ’70s-inspired headphones with a big battery boost
Beyerdynamic is launching its new Aventho 100 wireless headphones in Canada first. | Image: Beyerdynamic Beyerdynamic has announced the second generation of its Aventho wireless headphones, which originally debuted in 2017. The new Aventho 100 feature the same 45mm drivers as the original but benefit from upgraded Bluetooth support and a massive improvement in battery … Read more
The best Prime Day deals on our favorite robot vacuums
Roborock’s S8 Max Ultra, a Verge-favorite, is nearly half off. | Photo: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Amazon Prime Day has arrived, bringing fantastic deals on robot vacuums that make it easier than ever to clean without spending a lot of time or money. Whether you need a model that effortlessly sucks up pet … Read more
A quest for the best headphone mics
We’ve all had it happen. You slip on a trusty pair of headphones, hop on a call, and your friends, family, and coworkers say, “What?!” Cue your own personal reenactment of the classic “Can you hear me now?” commercials from Verizon. On this episode of The Vergecast, we kick off Hot Girl Vergecast Summer with … Read more
Private companies line up to join Robinhood’s tokenized equity platform: CEO
Robinhood’s EU tokenized equity launch draws a wave of private company interest and regulatory scrutiny.
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Breaks the 700,000 BTC Barrier
The fund’s popularity could help Bitcoin’s volatility remain relatively low—at least in the short term, according to analysts.
BNB Holds Steady as Traders Watch U.S. Tariff Moves
BNB (BNB) moved in a narrow $5.73 band between $656.83 and $662.61 during the last 24-hour stretch, as traders navigated a mix of global macro developments and ongoing regulatory scrutiny tied to Binance, the exchange associated with the token. Volatility in BNB clocked in at just 0.87%, reflecting a wider sense of caution across risk … Read more