This man used a Coinbase-like URL — Now he’s facing a major lawsuit
A German man is facing a US federal lawsuit after allegedly using a Coinbase‑like domain name to earn affiliate commissions and pose phishing risks.
Month: August 2025
Apple to announce $100B further commitment for U.S. manufacturing
This is on top of Apple’s previously announced plan to invest $500 billion into the U.S. over the next four years.
Ethereum top is in? ETH sell-pressure hits $419M, second-highest level ever
ETH is retesting a multiyear distribution resistance zone that preceded a 66% drop in December 2024.
The Switch OLED went up in price, but you can still save $110
Nintendo recently made the unexpected decision to increase the prices of its last-gen Switch hardware due to “market conditions,” adding $30 to the cost of the $199.99 Switch Lite, $40 to the standard $299.99 Switch, and $50 to the $349.99 Switch OLED. The price difference between the Switch OLED and the standalone Switch 2 now … Read more
A ‘unified’ Disney Plus could be the end of Hulu’s app
Disney is planning to fully integrate Hulu with Disney Plus, creating a “unified” app experience that will launch next year, the company announced as part of its earnings results on Wednesday. The new app will put all of Hulu’s content into Disney Plus, calling the future of Hulu’s standalone app into question. With Disney’s deal … Read more
Dreamcash Begins Rollout Of Trading Platform With Hyperliquid Integration Via Waitlist Access
George Town, Cayman Islands, August 5th, 2025/Chainwire/–Dreamcash, a next-generation crypto wealth platform, today announced the launch of its exclusive invite-only waitlist ahead of its September 2025 debut. Designed to eliminate traditional barriers to crypto investing, Dreamcash offers users a seamless path to participate in digital asset markets through intelligent tools, automated strategies, and zero-friction onboarding. … Read more
The Militarization of Silicon Valley
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Philippines SEC Cracks Down on Unregistered Crypto Exchanges as New Rules Kick In
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it may take action against crypto exchanges including OKX, ByBit and Bitget for operating without appropriate registration and warned the public against using the platforms. In a notice dated Aug. 4, the commission also named Mexc, Kucoin and Kraken as being accessible without being registered and, in … Read more
Sonos’ smart assistant is expanding from music to home control
Since its launch in 2022, the capabilities of Sonos Voice Control have expanded to include setting timers and checking the weather. But by the end of this year, the smart assistant will introduce compatibility with the Philips Hue smart home platform allowing it to also control lights through voice commands, according to Hueblog. In late … Read more
Ethereum transaction volumes see year-high amid SEC staking drama
Transactions on the Ethereum network have hit yearly highs as the SEC deliberates on how to classify liquid staking protocols.
Tokenized stocks rise 220% in July, reminiscent of ‘early DeFi boom’
Tokenized stocks are nearing an inflection point that may lead to an $1.3 trillion market opportunity, according to Binance Research.
Typography Just Got Smarter (And a Lot More Expressive)
Table of Links Introduction Related Work 2.1 Semantic Typographic Logo Design 2.2 Generative Model for Computational Design 2.3 Graphic Design Authoring Tool Formative Study 3.1 General Workflow and Challenges 3.2 Concerns in Generative Model Involvement 3.3 Design Space of Semantic Typography Work Design Consideration Typedance and 5.1 Ideation 5.2 Selection 5.3 Generation 5.4 Evaluation 5.5 … Read more
Instagram takes on Snapchat with new ‘Instagram Map’
Instagram notes that location sharing is off by default on Instagram Map, and a user’s location only updates when they open the app, meaning it doesn’t provide real-time location updates.
Cardano-aligned ‘Vector’ blockchain promises instant finality speeds
Apex Fusion will debut Vector, a Cardano-aligned blockchain that claims instant finality and 10x transaction speed, at Rare Evo on Saturday.
Instagram adds a reposts feed and rips off Snap Maps
Instagram is getting several new features that pull from competitors, and it’s updating a controversial feature that it added earlier this year. Starting today, users will have the ability to repost public Reels and grid posts from other accounts. And similar to TikTok, reposts will be collected in a designated tab on your profile and … Read more
Ex-Apple Engineer Unveils Privacy-Focused Crypto Visa Card
Three years in the making, the Payy Visa card hides stablecoin transactions using clever cryptographic proofs and a custom-built ledger, avoiding the situation where non-custodial card spending can be looked up and traced on public blockchains. Former Apple iOS engineer Sid Gandhi, co-founder of the team that built the Payy card, thinks it’s irresponsible, unethical, … Read more
Michigan’s State Pension Boosts Bitcoin ETF Stake, Signaling Cautious Confidence in Crypto’s Future
The State of Michigan Retirement System (SMRS) has notably expanded its investment in bitcoin (BTC), perhaps demonstrating either a growing appetite for risk or a firm belief in the cryptocurrency’s future value. In a 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday, the pension fund revealed it had increased its position in … Read more
Coinbase legal team meets Indian minister to discuss blockchain push
Coinbase legal chief Paul Grewal met with Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge to explore collaboration on developer tools, cybersecurity and blockchain in governance.
Bitcoin ETFs Suffer Fourth Day in the Red as Ethereum Funds Bounce Back
The renewed threat of trade wars has fueled risk-off sentiment among investors.
How to Scale Proteomics
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My DIY modular charging station
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CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Polygon (POL) Gains 4.1%, Leading Index 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 3754.73, up 0.2% (+6.01) since 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Fourteen of 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: POL (+4.1%) and BCH (+2.2%). Laggards: LTC (-3.3%) and XLM (-1.4%). … Read more
Omarchy, a Linux Distribution by DHH
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The Constitution Has Been Changed
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Tinder explores a redesign, dating ‘modes,’ and college-specific features to boost engagement
Tinder will redesign and debut college specific features, like searching for people within the college, to appeal to younger users.
BNB Climbs Toward $760 as Market Sell-Off Eases
BNB saw a slight rise over the last 24-hour period, but has been recovering steadily after seeing a large drawdown to test its $750 support level. The token is now back flirting with $760 and is showing signs of continued buyer interest at key support levels. This rebound came as major cryptocurrencies posted steeper losses, … Read more