Strategy expands STRC offering twice in two weeks
The company continues to accumulate BTC through corporate equity and debt offerings, but class action lawsuits against Strategy are mounting.
Month: August 2025
Amazon eyes ads and upcharges for Alexa Plus
Amazon’s new Alexa Plus voice assistant works with most existing Amazon devices. In the week’s least surprising news, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy revealed that the company is exploring ways to bring ads to Alexa Plus, its new generative-AI-powered voice assistant. During a conference call following the company’s second-quarter earnings report, Jassy said that “there will … Read more
SEC Chair Aktins calls to ‘reshore crypto’ as companies move back to the US
With officials urging companies to “reshore crypto,” global companies are expanding US operations as the Trump administration rolls out pro-crypto reforms.
Tech and the Value of Gold: Why Production Won’t Change Its Worth
The potential for producing gold through nuclear technology is a fascinating one. I have been alerted to the amazing potential that it has for the way we think about natural resources and economic value. On reflection, though, I wonder if it will actually change the way that we think about gold or, for that matter, … Read more
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Kleiner Perkins is having a very good week
With two IPOs this week alone, Kleiner Perkins partner Mamoon Hamid has reason to celebrate.
SEC’s crypto task force to hit the road with 10 roundtables across the US
The roundtables, scheduled to be held in 10 cities, will focus on crypto startups less than two years old and with 10 or fewer employees.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Sink as Crypto Liquidations Top $900 Million
Amid a confluence of bearish political and economic developments, Bitcoin and other assets are down while liquidations only keep rising.
Tesla to pay more than $200 million in damages after being found partly liable for fatal Autopilot crash
A federal jury in Florida found Tesla partly liable for a deadly 2019 crash involving Tesla’s Autopilot driver assist software, according to reports from The New York Times and CNBC. Tesla has been ordered to pay $200 million in punitive damages and about $43 million in compensatory damages, CBS News reports. It’s a rare loss … Read more
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Hong Kong stablecoin stocks slide as new rules take effect, experts see healthy reset
Stablecoin-linked stocks in Hong Kong plunged by double digits amid the city’s new regulatory transition, but experts say it’s a healthy correction.
As Trump challenges Fed independence, key FOMC member resigns
Adriana Kugler steps down from the Federal Reserve Board amid mounting political pressure and renewed uncertainty over Jerome Powell’s leadership.
A backlog at the Commerce Department is reportedly stalling Nvidia’s H20 chip licenses
News of a backlog at the U.S. federal department comes less than a week after national security experts urged the Trump administration to reverse its decision that allows Nvidia to export H20 chips to China.
Does the Bitter Lesson Have Limits?
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Fujifilm is raising camera prices by up to $800
Fujifilm has raised prices on cameras and lenses across its lineup, with price hikes reaching into the hundreds of dollars. Among the hikes is an increase to the price of Fuji’s ultra-popular X100VI from $1,599 to $1,799. The capable X-T5 has gone from $1,699 to $1,899. And the already very expensive GFX100 II has gone … Read more
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Public Keys: Strategy Eyes Domination, Metaplanet Bitcoin Barrage, and Coinbase XRP Boost
MicroStrategy aims to have the biggest corporate treasury stash ever—Bitcoin or otherwise—while Metaplanet raises $3.7 billion for its BTC buying spree.
Crypto Biz: Digital gold rush intensifies as Tether Gold surges, institutions double down on BTC
As physical gold hits record highs, Tether Gold’s (XAUt) market cap surges past $800 million, while Bitcoin treasury firm Twenty One Capital expands holdings.
Bose’s QuietComfort Headphones are $130 off for back-to-school season
Bose headphones are some of the most comfortable around. | Image: The Verge Finding peace among the chaos on campus can be more challenging than a midterm. But a quality pair of over-ear headphones can block out distractions when it’s time to lock in. If that sounds like you, we’ve found a deal on the … Read more
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Ancient Bitcoin Whale Moves Millions in BTC After 12 Years
Selling from long-term holders could lead to a months-long correction, analysts at CryptoQuant warned earlier this week.