kamal X is bringing more attention to Communities, a feature that allows X users to connect and engage in discussions around a given topic, similar to how it’s done on Reddit. Today, tabs to access popular Communities are pinned to the top of the app’s homepage alongside your For You feed and other Lists. Now, you’ll … Read more
One of Africa’s most active investors, known for early bets on unicorns like Flutterwave, Andela, and Wave, has secured fresh capital to invest in startups across the continent. This comes as funding deals and volumes in Africa saw only a slight dip last year, according to a report by VC firm Partech. LoftyInc Capital, which … Read more
Despite hitting its lowest trading volume since October, Pump.fun’s February figures still rank as the fourth-highest since its launch in 2024.
YouTube is warning creators about a new phishing scam that attempts to lure victims using an AI-generated video of its CEO Neal Mohan. The fake video has been shared privately with users and claims YouTube is making changes to its monetization policy in an attempt to steal their credentials, according to an announcement on Tuesday. … Read more
Oh boy, I wonder who will get rich from this! The crypto market never closes, so it was fitting President Donald Trump made the announcement on a Sunday: he was going to reward the billionaires who funded his presidential run. âA U.S. Crypto Reserve will elevate this critical industry after years of corrupt attacks by … Read more
DeFi started as a specialized financial concept but now functions as a worldwide financial system that presents different options than conventional banking institutions and lending services along with asset management capabilities. A new generation of innovation built a bridge that connects blockchain technology with Real-World Assets (RWAs) despite DeFi usually being linked to cryptocurrencies and … Read more
Are longtime holders gearing up to sell? Some $22 million worth of Bitcoin just moved from a half-dozen wallets after 14 years.
David Sacks, President Donald Trump’s crypto and artificial intelligence czar, came under fire this week following allegations that he could financially benefit from Trump’s announcement of a U.S. strategic crypto reserve. The initiative, which Trump shared details about on Sunday, would involve the government holding a reserve of digital assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), … Read more
The SEC last year charged Cumberland DRW with various securities charges—but now the lawsuit is set to be dropped.
In our digital age, there is nothing more gratifying than real-world interaction with real people and objects. Sometimes, or often, we need an escape from reality. Even as adults, we seek time to play, to take time off from work, and to engage in a relaxing activity. For those of us who are gamers but … Read more
Led by President Nayib Bukele, El Salvador apparently has no intention of stopping its accumulation of bitcoin (BTC) no matter what the IMF demands. “‘This all stops in April.’ ‘This all stops in June.’ ‘This all stops in December.’ No, it’s not stopping,” Bukele posted on X on Tuesday afternoon. “If it didn’t stop when … Read more
“We’re a long way from pants,” Andy Dunn, founder of online fashion retailer Bonobos, told TechCrunch. Now, the former CEO is taking on a completely different challenge: He wants to help people make friends. Dunn’s newest venture, Pie, is a social app focused on bringing people together in real life. With an $11.5 million Series … Read more
The network’s planned upgrades are sparking debate amid concerns over validators’ revenues.
UNDER EXPOSED brings you coverage of the biggest macro news of the week impacting crypto and broader markets, with a focus on the newest trends, trades and narratives. Join hosts TylerD, Deeze, Geebz and Peter Jennings as they have longer conversations on the hottest sectors in crypto and NFTs, what is moving markets and what … Read more
U-turn in markets sends crypto crashing. Second-worst day for crypto ever. ‘Reserve coins’ all dump 20%+. Fear & Green index back to 24. Crypto leaders chide XRP, ADA inclusion in reserve. Rationale for ETH, SOL in reserve unclear: Bernstein. ETH/BTC ratio hits another 4-year low. Crypto ETPs see $2.9b outflow in 3-week streak. $1.4b Bybit … Read more
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Strategy executive chair Michael Saylor said they had received invitations to the March 7 event.
Foundation Capital has come a long way since it was forced to scale down its fund size from $750 million in 2008 to $282 million (its sixth main fund) in 2013. On Tuesday, the 30-year-old firm announced that it raised a $600 million eleventh flagship fund, which is 20% larger than the predecessor $500 million … Read more
The US manufacturing PMI has entered expansion mode for two months in a row, setting the stage for a positive reversal in the business cycle.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to drop its enforcement case against Cumberland DRW, the crypto trading arm of Chicago-based trading firm DRW, according to a Tuesday announcement from the company. The SEC sued Cumberland DRW last October, accusing the firm of acting as an unregistered securities dealer and alleging it sold … Read more
With global electric vehicle sales expected to surpass those of conventional cars, EV battery remanufacturing could lead to cost savings and a smaller environmental impact. In 2025, electric vehicle sales are expected to grow by 29.9%, reaching 15.1 million units globally, up from 11.6 million in 2024. This will raise EVs’ market share from 13.2% … Read more
Mobile World Congress 2025 is well under way in Barcelona, Spain, and while there’s still two days left, the mobile-focused show has already delivered lots of new laptops, smartphones, concepts, and innovative accessories. Some of the biggest announcements were made over the weekend, so we want to make sure you didn’t miss anything. Here are … Read more
USDC won approval to become the first dollar-pegged stablecoin issued in Japan by crypto exchange SBI, according to Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire.
A big Tuesday reversal in risk markets has seen bitcoin (BTC) climb nearly 10% from its weakest level of the session and the Nasdaq move into the green after being lower by nearly 2% earlier in the day. Buffeted about by Trump’s tariff threats for weeks, stocks and crypto initially were sharply lower today as … Read more
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The telecom and retail tycoon now holds most of his liquid assets in cryptocurrency, a substantial increase from previous allocations.
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Telecom giant is partnering with $9 billion Perplexity AI startup to debut a voice-first smartphone in 2026, promising to succeed where Rabbit R1 and Humane Ai Pin failed