US CFTC chair to step down, flags urgent need for crypto regulation
Rostin Behnam is stepping down as chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Jan. 20, calling for stronger crypto oversight and leaving behind a legacy of enforcement.
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Jackery’s Solar Roof announced alongside a fast car charger and new solar generator
A house fitted with Jackery’s Solar Roof using curved terra-cotta red panels, and a HomePower ES battery backup system installed outside. | Image: Jackery Jackery is expanding its lineup of energy products for home use and outdoor adventures at CES 2025 with the launch of its new Solar Roof tiles, a mid-sized solar generator, and … Read more
Netgear’s new Wi-Fi 7 Orbi mesh system is a solid bump with plenty of ports
The Netgear Orbi 870 three-pack in black. | Image: Netgear Netgear just announced the Orbi 870, a new Wi-Fi 7 mesh system that joins its now-three-tier lineup of Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers. It’s pricey like the others, but at $1,299.99 for a three-pack, it’s a full thousand dollars cheaper than the next kit up, the … Read more
BTC nears $100K, AGI coming in 2025, PENGU hits $4B
BTC nears $100k, ETF inflows hit 6 week high. Saylor posts BTC tracker, hints Monday purchase. Metaplanet to 5x BTC holdings in 2025. Strive files for ‘Bitcoin Bond’ ETF. Biggest risk to BTC is Fed decision: 10x. ’Debasement trade’ here to stay: JP Morgan. AI & RWAs to accelerate crypto: Bitwise. 5 countries to adopt … Read more
Ripple Aims to Boost RLUSD Stablecoin’s DeFi Utility with Chainlink Standard
Ripple, an enterprise-focused blockchain service closely related to the XRP Ledger (XRP), said Tuesday that it will use data provider Chainlink’s (LINK) services to better integrate its RLUSD stablecoin with decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. This feature, which went live today on the Ethereum blockchain, allows developers to incorporate RLUSD into DeFi protocols for trading, lending … Read more
Segway at CES: a powerful pair of e-bikes, a 50mph scooter, and a robot mower
Segway’s Xafari and Xyber e-bikes. | Image: Segway For CES this year, Segway ditched the goofy self-balancing pods and paintball-shooting go-karts and got back to basics. The Ninebot-owned brand, once known for its pioneering self-balancing scooters, is reintroducing a pair of e-bikes (both first announced last year) with additional information on pricing and ordering. And … Read more
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Ripple Taps Chainlink as it Pushes for DeFi Expansion with RLUSD Stablecoin
Ripple wants its new stablecoin to play nice with DeFi apps, and it’s bringing in Chainlink’s price feeds to make that happen.
Ripple partners with Chainlink to boost RLUSD stablecoin in DeFi markets
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin gets a boost as Chainlink’s price feeds enable secure, real-time DeFi transactions on Ethereum and the XRP Ledger.
This all-electric robo-bus has swappable batteries and can fit 30 passengers
Image: May Mobility May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle operator that mainly focuses on long-term transportation contracts, is expanding its fleet of vehicles to include an electric mini-bus that can carry up to 30 passengers. The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company struck a deal with Tecnobus to acquire several of the Italian company’s mini-buses. With enough capacity … Read more
Goodyear’s smart tires can sense rain and ice for improved emergency braking
Image: Goodyear Under new rules announced last year, all cars sold in the US will need to come with automatic emergency braking by 2029. But automakers are asking for a delay, saying the technology isn’t good enough, especially in adverse conditions. Here’s Goodyear to the rescue. The tire company teamed up with TNO, an independent … Read more
The Shokz OpenFit 2 is an almost perfect update to the originals
The Shokz OpenFit 2 are $179.95 and available today in black and beige. | Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge I wanted to love Shokz’s OpenFit 2, the company’s latest open-ear wireless earbuds debuting here at CES 2025. While Shokz made several improvements to the overall design and function, the sound can … Read more
Narwal’s latest mopping robovac keeps corners clean
Image: Narwal Narwal, the company behind our favorite mopping robot, just announced a new flagship robovac called the Flow that’s capable of cleaning closer to walls and corners. The Flow comes with a track-driven mop pad that extends to reach the edge of walls, while also using dual water tanks to keep the mop clean … Read more
Petcube’s new water fountain aims to protect your cat’s urinary health
Dehydration is a major cause of illness in cats and affects millions of them each year. To address this issue, Petcube, a pet tech company known for its smart cameras and treat dispensers, introduced its first pet water fountain at CES 2025 on Tuesday. This fountain gives pets access to clean, safe water when their … Read more
Kombu is changing the way we make our ‘booch’ with its modern kombucha brewer
Kombucha, a fermented tea that has been around for thousands of years and was once considered a niche health drink, is currently experiencing a surge in popularity as more consumers look for gut-friendly beverages. However, this fizzy drink isn’t exactly cheap, and home brewing can be messy, overly complicated, and time-consuming. Additionally, the supplies needed … Read more
Segway dropped two e-bikes at CES that are stylish and packed with tech for under $3000
Micromobility giant Segway launched two new e-bikes at CES 2025 that are designed to make the experience of riding a bike easier, safer, more convenient, and more accessible. The new bikes – the Xyber that’s giving dirt bike energy, and the classic-looking Xafari – are available for pre-order now, with expected delivery in February, according … Read more
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Zuckerberg, inspired by Musk, abandons fact checking for Community Notes
Meta says it’s seen the shift to Community Notes ‘work on X.’ | Image: The Verge Facebook, Instagram, and Threads are ditching third-party fact-checkers in favor of a Community Notes program inspired by X, according to an announcement penned by Meta’s new Trump-friendly policy chief Joe Kaplan. Meta is also moving its trust and safety … Read more
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Acer’s new gaming handheld is ridiculously large
Acer unveiled two new gaming handhelds at CES 2025. The company clearly believes that bigger always means better, as it is pushing the physical limits of gaming handhelds with an enormous 10.95-inch display. Named the Nitro Blaze 11, the device comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor — a CPU originally designed for laptops … Read more
Meta drops fact-checking and loosens its content moderation rules
Meta, the parent of Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp, today announced a major overhaul in how it’s handling content moderation on its site, taking off some of the guardrails that it had put in place over the last several years in response to criticism that it had helped to spread political and health misinformation. In a … Read more
What Is ‘Zoo’? The Telegram Crypto Game With an Upcoming Airdrop
Rising Telegram game Zoo tasks players with creating their own animal amusement park—while earning towards an upcoming crypto airdrop.
Crypto Daybook Americas: SPX’s Cautionary Signal for BTC
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) It’s still early in 2025, and already we’re seeing a significant divergence between bitcoin and the S&P 500. BTC is looking to secure a foothold above $100,000, and its Deribit-listed options are indicating a bullish bias. The same can’t be said of the S&P 500, which … Read more
Gemini Agrees to Pay $5M Settlement in CFTC Case
Crypto exchange Gemini agreed to pay $5 million to settle a case with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission over allegedly misleading statements it made more than seven years ago about how easily the price of a bitcoin futures contract could be manipulated. Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss’ exchange settled without admitting or denying liability, according … Read more