Tesla signs $16.5B deal with Samsung to make AI chips
The deal for next-generation chips is a boon for Samsung.
Month: July 2025
BONK Surges 6% as Solana Ecosystem Momentum Sparks Investor Interest
BONK has rallied 6%, recovering from earlier declines to reach $0.000036. The Solana-native meme coin traded in a wide 12% range, moving between $0.00003276 and $0.00003670, with pronounced volatility offering opportunity for accumulation by strategic buyers. Price momentum was strongest between 12:00 and 13:00 UTC on July 28, when BONK surged to its daily high … Read more
ALTCOINS LEAD RALLY, US-EU TRADE DEAL, NFTS & MEMECOINS SOAR
Crypto rallies on US, EU trade deal. BNB hits another ATH, leads major L1s. Galaxy sells $9b BTC for Satoshi-era investor. ETH ETF inflows continue to outperform BTC inflows. Crypto funds hit ATH 4-week inflow. Bit Digital ups share offering to $1b to buy ETH. Sharplink buys $295m ETH, adds BlackRock exec. Trump Media invests … Read more
Meet Korbit: HackerNoon Company of the Week
Greetings Hackers, Welcome to this week’s Company of the Week feature. Every week, we shine a light on an innovative company from our Tech Company Database that’s making its mark in the tech ecosystem and positively impacting its community. Our HackerNoon database features everything from S&P 500 giants to rising stars in the startup scene. This week, we’re thrilled … Read more
20 national security experts urge Trump administration to restrict Nvidia H20 sales to China
The letter states that allowing sales of the H20 AI chip to China could hurt the U.S.’s AI “edge” and further chip bottlenecks in the U.S.
Ethereum price headed for $4K showdown: Is this time different?
Ether is showing renewed strength as rising demand, high network activity, and bullish technicals align to support ETH’s push above $4,000.
PayPay Expands Crypto Payments for U.S. Merchants to Cut Cross-Border Fees
Digital payments giant PayPal (PYPL) said it is rolling out a service that lets U.S. merchants accept over 100 cryptocurrencies in payment for purchases as it aims to cut cross-border fees. The feature, dubbed Pay with Crypto and available in the coming weeks, enables shoppers to use crypto wallets like MetaMask and Coinbase at checkout. … Read more
Big brands are sleepwalking when it comes to stablecoins
With Amazon and Walmart exploring stablecoins, institutions may be underestimating potential exposure of customer data on blockchains, posing risks to privacy and brand trust.
Billionaire Ray Dalio Urges Investors to Allocate 15% of Portfolios to Gold and Bitcoin
The veteran asset manager advised investors to hedge against macroeconomic risks around rising government debts.
Do startups still need Silicon Valley? Hear from the founders and funders challenging old assumptions at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
As the startup world descends on San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — happening October 27–29 at Moscone West — one question looms large: does building in Silicon Valley still give founders an edge? With 10,000+ startup and VC leaders gathering for this milestone Disrupt, the conversation around access, geography, and opportunity has never been … Read more
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Stablecoin-Focused Bitcoin Sidechain Plasma Draws $373M in Oversubscribed Token Sale
Stablecoin-focused blockchain Plasma has closed its public token sale with $373 million in commitments, more than seven times the $50 million it was targeting. The sale, according to available data, has led to an oversubscription of around $320 million looking to get around $209,000 worth of XPL that weren’t purchased. The token’s launch is expected … Read more
Mario Kart World and other Switch 2 games are 10 percent off
I wasn’t expecting to see any deals on Switch 2 games for a while. Even though the console is currently much easier to find in stock, game discounts — especially ones on first-party Nintendo launch games — aren’t the norm. However, you can get 10 percent off on the likes of Mario Kart World, and … Read more
ECB adviser doubts digital euro can match US dollar stablecoins
The European Central Bank may rely on regulated euro stablecoins and private innovation to counter the dominance of US dollar stablecoins, says adviser Jürgen Schaaf.
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Ether Treasuries Target Yield, but Risk Looms, Says Wall Street Broker Bernstein
Ether ETH treasury firms are emerging with a new playbook: Treat the cryptocurrency not just as a reserve asset, but as yield-generating capital. In recent months, several companies have unveiled ether treasury strategies that generate passive yield through ETH staking. These include BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) and SharpLink Gaming (SBET). According to a report from … Read more
Meet the minds shaping AI: TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 AI Stage revealed
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the AI Stage comes alive with the voices shaping the future of technology, creativity, and security. Top VCs reveal what it takes to win funding in a rapidly evolving landscape, as they place bets on the next wave of AI founders. Hear groundbreaking insights from leaders at visionary startups like Apptronik, … Read more
ChatGPT can be a disaster for lawyers — Robin AI says it can fix that
Hello, and welcome to Decoder! I’m Jon Fortt — CNBC journalist, cohost of Closing Bell: Overtime, and creator of the Fortt Knox streaming series on LinkedIn. This is the last episode I’ll be guest-hosting for Nilay while he’s out on parental leave. We have an exciting crew who will take over for me after that, … Read more
PayPal to Enable Businesses to Accept Bitcoin, Ethereum and Other Cryptocurrencies
The payment services giant will allow businesses to accept 100 cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Volatility Alert: VIX’s Bullish August Seasonality Points to Big Price Swings
Bitcoin (BTC) volatility bulls may soon get their wish because seasonal patterns in Cboe’s Volatility Index (VIX) suggest Wall Street is poised for increased turbulence. The VIX measures the anticipated 30-day swings of the S&P 500 benchmark. Its historical pattern, according to Barchart.com, shows a frequent August surge, often preceded by a decline in July. … Read more
DeFi Sector TVL Hits 3-Year High of $153B as Investors Rush to Farm Yields
The decentralized finance (DeFi) market ballooned to a three-year high of $153 billion on Monday, spurred by ETH’s ascent toward $4,000 and significant inflows into restaking protocols. DefiLlama data shows that the uptick in inflows and asset prices over the past week lifted the sector above its December 2024 high to its highest point since … Read more
Flights grounded as Russia’s largest airline Aeroflot hit by cyberattack
Russian prosecutor said it opened a criminal investigation into the cyberattack targeting Aeroflot, the largest airline in Russia.